A man wakes up in a strange place, completely unaware of how he got there to begin with. Little does he know that an even stranger reality awaits him, as he is greeted by three pallid faces, haunted by unmissable shadows under their eyes. 

The story develops to reveal how the four characters are entrapped in a realm defined by their worst nightmares. The only seeming route to success is engulfed by the most terrifying foe - each character’s worst fear. The narrative thus presents an endeavor to explore the potency of fear vis-a-vis the human mind, displaying investment of thought and attention at the level of writing and narratorial progression. 

When the characters try to outdo it, to eventually figure out an escape route, would they be successful? Made in under forty-eight hours, the film explores the question while engaging with the individual reality of each character with earnestness. It further employs a controlled physical space to present all of this to you, endeavoring to keep the viewer engaged all along.

The Fingernail Taker | Short Film of the Day

The short narrative is a brief glimpse into an afternoon when a very-in-love couple is out for a walk. The scene established so far is expected to be blithe and carefree, until a deeply strange turn of events comes to plague it. An injured man staggers into the frame, desperately seeking help. Will the man and woman then prove to be up to the task of helping him? 

Blood and gore are tied within the narrative, along with attempts of humor and absurdity as its shares its intentions with you. Splatter is interweaved with comedy to further present the plot to the viewer. 

‘Portals’ is an interesting endeavor, definitely leaving the door open for similar storytelling by the team. It would also be a welcome prospect to accompany the couple on more of their (mis?)adventures.

Saturday in the Park | Short Film Nominee

After a long drive, a man arrives at his new accommodation and receives a warm welcome by a friendly roommate. The apartment turns out to be better than expected and the situation so far seems to be going well, until a strange noise in the middle of the night wakes up the protagonist. Things appear even fishier when the door to his room seems to be locked from outside, while the noise continues to break the deathly silence. Once the events have been put into motion, there is no stopping them as the plot development goes ahead to prove. From a refrigerator stocked with meat to the brim to the strange cooking of the roommate who had once seemed welcoming, things come to a head until the protagonist discovers a deeply disturbing secret. Will he truly be able to find his way back from this place of no return? The Tenant endeavors to invoke horror in the viewer, and works towards it in a dedicated fashion. It, however, stands to gain from more stable and controlled visuals.

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