The film paints a reality that straddles darkness and humor with notable ease. It presents a conversation between two dead soldiers of the American Revolution, trying to figure out their presence in an in-between field before they move on to their eventual destination. While James continues to persistently look for his hat, Edmund is quick to run out of patience with him. 

A la Didi and Gogo, the two continue their banter/bickering in a limbo-esque field between life and death, with the hat serving as a potential metaphor for a quest for something seemingly meaningless for one, but extremely precious for another, much like the many battles of life itself. 

The pacing of the narrative sometimes sags a little, but the performances and writing help to pull it back into place. A tighter control on future projects would enhance the storytelling further. Nevertheless, the two performances strike the right notes with their chemistry and verbal exchange, and the end result becomes a comedy with a heart and soul. In the process, it manages to seamlessly achieve meaning within the universe of the film.

Deadcoats | Short Film of the Day

Teddy has found herself at the gates of afterlife, but it is nothing the viewer might expect. The realm is marked by a complete ban on any kind of communication, as the mute members of the community work on the approvals and rejections of those passing through this purgatory. 

Though the premise might have asserted fantasy, a sense of dystopia also enters this space of absolute control with no room for any individual voices. Amidst it all lie brief moments of intimacy, the promise of companionship, and the dashed hopes of what a peaceful existence might have looked like. 

The project is not devoid of its rough edges, especially in the communication of its intentions and ideas. However, it exhibits deep potential, definitely paving the path for more such storytelling and narrative-building by the young team.

The After | Short Film Nominee

The film presents to you a conversation between two women. However, the unusual circumstances and the events that precede and succeed this conversation is what makes it strangely unique, drawing the viewer in, and holding their attention throughout. Emma has found herself in a limbo between life and death, while forces more powerful than her decide on her fate - whether to keep her alive or ensure that the next development from this limbo is into the realm of death. A Grim-Reaper-like figure, dressed in immaculate white, has come to ease this passage for the protagonist. However, unlike the serenity of her attire, she brings in a deep sense of discomfort into the narrative. The exchange between the two women, coupled with a complementary score, further strives to heighten the sentiment conjured so far. As the plot develops, it exhibits skill in performance and the chemistry between the actors, along with potential in writing. A tighter control on edit and sound, however, would have allowed the final product to be smoother. Irrespective, the film leaves the door open for more such projects by the lean cast and crew.

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