“I feel very honoured and proud, we have been selected as the fourth runners up at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Films Festival, in the short film category. This is such an achievement for us. We have all worked very hard for the film and it has a great message,” says Girish.
The film stars Sudeep Sarangi, Satyajit Sharma, Atul Tiwari and baby Ayesha and has been directed by Dadhi R Paandey. The film talks about how the first lockdown impacted people’s lives.
The film has also been selected to be screened at the Mumbai International Cult Film Festival. “We are gearing up for the festival. We all have been invited plus there are other people from the industry who will be coming for the screening. Let’s hope that they, along with the others who come for the screening, enjoy the film,” says Girish.
Talking about the process of making the film, Girish adds, “When Sudeep came to me with the story, I knew that the content was very strong and it was relatable to the covid situation. A lot of people have gone through this. We went ahead together as a team. I loved the story. During the first wave, there was a lot of unemployment. People went through ups and downs and a lot of frustration. I thought we must convey this message. There were a lot of things that many people were not aware of. So, when people watch the film, they might even self-reflect on where they went wrong, and the people who have gone through a tough time, they will feel relieved that they have been able to spread this message.”
Girish adds that getting the opportunity to screen at festivals really helps a film reach the maximum audience. “With festivals, people get to know about a film, who has made the film. When they get to know that the film is based purely on a message, people want to see it and some people even want to get the film on their platform. This really helps us reach more people,” he says.
