The film is a meaningful exploration of love in all its intimacy and affection, and the pitfalls and doldrums that might sometimes accompany it. The first element that takes us into the protagonist, Alice's world is the opening night of her play. Alongside the performance on stage, and our introduction to its creator, the narrative ropes in a non-linear trajectory to give a glimpse into situations and realizations that led to this play. 
From endearing romance to heartache, an emotional spectrum is conjured with care and attention to detail. While a conflict unfolds on stage, it is reflected in a parallel strife that is simmering between Alice, and Jesse, an impatient member of the audience, and as we soon discover, her former boyfriend. The two continue to spar in the brief moments of the interval with no end visible in sight to their discontent and disagreements. However, at the same time, a wish fulfillment of sorts, something that could never come to be in real life, is achieved on stage. 
The portrayal of the protagonist is unmissable in its performance, exhibiting deep potential, as the film's many components are shared with the audience. This is further coupled with writing, and screenplay, both of which attempt to play around with the sound edit and music to communicate the film’s intentions in a cohesive manner.

Writing You Down | Short Film of the Day

Friday, an endeavor marked by a team of enthusiastic actors and filmmakers, introduces us to the events of a single day, the crucial aspects of the story that precede it and the horrifying conclusion it is eventually moving towards. The narrative follows a non-linear trajectory to portray it all for the viewer as it introduces them to one character after another. 

 The plot progression is further equipped with a wry narratorial voice that aims to involve you further into the story, thereby attempting to enhance the final result by adding another layer to it. The film exhibits deep potential, a bona fide desire to share an important story, along with a sincerity to performance by all the actors. 

 Additionally, the plot pushes its limits by breaking the fourth wall, fast-paced development of the circumstance and a shocking turn of events in a story that had begun on a fairly harmless note. Consequently, Friday becomes an engaging film with a relevant message, finally leaving the viewer with the interesting prospect of seeing more similar projects by its tenacious team.

Friday | Short Film Nominee

A boy is given the task of conjuring a fictional narrative that ropes in his own personal experiences and understanding of emotions. The short film endeavors a fun approach of taking us into the development of the said narrative by portraying for us the events as they come to be in the protagonist's imagination. 

 However, despite the lightheartedness of the tone, there is the suggestion of something disconcerting simmering right underneath the surface. The rest of the progression of the plot thus becomes a movement towards this point until the tension is finally allowed an expression, depiction as well as a chance at resolution and closure. 

 In the process, there is also the attempt to discuss loss, tragedy, the trauma that is left in its wake, the inability to cope to eventually finding the strength to accept it, but above all, the possibility of healing and hope. Further, Personal Narrative takes a stab at delineating the relationship between art and mental health and ties it all together in its final product to present to the viewer for them to engage with.

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