Short films, wine and cheese as Shamiana turns one

The Guide had a tete-a-tete with Cyrus Dastur, the man behind Shamiana Short Film Club on their upcoming Anniversary celebration at high spirits

Sitting for two and a half hours for a movie is passu00e9. In times of instant gratification, get ready to experience the magic of short films that pack quite a punch within a short duration. Shamiana The Short Film Club, which showcases short films, is celebrating its first anniversary with a special screening of amazing short films.

There will be a mix of fun-filled, exciting as well as heart-rending shorts, including Little Terrorist, India's only Oscar nomination in the general short film category. It is a heart-warming story of a Pakistani boy, who accidentally crosses the minefield along the India-Pakistan border. You can also watch Marry Me, an acclaimed Australian short film. Another must-watch is Silencer, a short film with a strange format of two men, one waiting to kill the other for having an affair with his wife. The theme for this show is celebration and there will be floral decorations, wine and cheese as well.u00a0



Cyrus Dastur, the founder of Shamiana, states that the club has become an integral part of the city's culture and has done its bit to raise awareness about the format. "The club's motto is to entertain people with an excellent body of cinema. We have showcased everything from thrillers to comedy, without any vulgarity. Yet, we still have miles to go ahead," he stated.

Shamiana is also a platform for fresh talent to showcase their potential before the world. "Its about people who have a passion for good films that last for a maximum of 15 minutes. But it has to be intelligent in content, so that it lasts forever in somebody's mind," he concludes.

At:u00a0High Spirits, Koregaon Park.
Open: July 30, from 8.45 pm onwards
Cover Charge Rs 125

Shamiana Line Upu00a0

The Sharpener and the kid
Director: Krishnan Nallappa
Duration: 3 min
Country: India

Little Terrorist
Director: Ashvin Kumar
Duration: 15 min
Country: India

Marry Me
Director: Michelle Lehman
Duration: 6 min
Country: Australiau00a0

Silencer
Director: Frazer Bailey
Duration: 7 min
Country: Australiau00a0

An epilogue to a friendship
Director: Rohan Sabharwal and Danika Rodrigues
Duration: 6 min
Country: Indiau00a0

Free Hugs Videos
Director: Vinit Mehta
Duration: 6 min
Country: Indiau00a0

Do flowers fly
Director: C-DIT Graduate Course Film
Duration: 4 min
Country: Indiau00a0

Hotel Flirt
Duration: 1 min
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