Indian Masala Mix 1

The first part of this year’s Indian short films package showcases four narrative shorts about various situations – anticipated or accidental that one finds oneself in. that these queer protagonists find them in. The most endearing part is to finding the courage to face the situation head-on. Because running away never helps!

THEY / THEM Director: Phelian 18 min | 2023 | India | No Dialogues A question on a dating app makes a lonely, 50-year-old non-binary person retrace their life, as they finally come to terms with their gender dysphoria.

THE SCORPION (Vinchu)
Director: Sumedh Natu
17 min | 2022 | India | Marathi

Saleel, a queer content creator has always been a voice for equality and humanity. That’s why he joins a local party. An accidental slip of mistaken identity makes him realize that he has not only gone wrong against his superior’s order but also of his own values.

THE MEETING Director: Shrish Bagwe 21 min | 2024 | India | Marathi Trupil faces a pivotal moment as he prepares to open up about his sexuality to his relatives. With just one opportunity for training before the big day, his cousins step in to help him before the impending gathering.

THANKS MOM Director: Manik Sanjay Talwar 22 min | 2023 | India | Hindi Mrs. Deshpande is worried about her son Rohan living separately with some stranger. Using her chemotherapy sessions as an excuse she wants him to move back with her so that he can accompany her to the hospital, but Rohan can’t as his leg got fractured recently. Concerned about the situation they both are in; she visits Rohan that changes her views about his roommate.