INDIAN MASALA MIX 1

Kalpu was in her early teens when her cousin touched her, believing she was asleep, though she was not. Upon reaching adulthood, Kalpu decides to confront her.

Shape of a Desire is a tender, whimsical tale of longing and human connection told through a queer sci-fi lens.
A lonely Mumbai girl, Bably, pours her heart into a handwritten letter. Thousand years away, Cincinnati — a woman living under oppressive surveillance systems — discovers it. When the two meet, their playful connection deepens into intimacy as they escape the city and wander through misty hills and quiet lakes, living out the small wishes expressed in the letter. Before returning to her world, Cincinnati leaves Bably with a mysterious silver tooth cap from the future. Back home, Bably finds herself quietly transformed by an encounter she cannot fully explain.

THE RED UMBRELLA
Dir: Furkan Ali
13 MIN | 2025 | India | Hindi, English, Marathi

Priya and Zara, two teenage girls share a secret love. Their idyllic world is shattered when Zara abruptly vanishes from school and cuts all contact with Priya. Confused and heartbroken, Priya embarks on a quest to find Zara, a journey that will uncover the reasons behind Zara’s sudden withdrawal and force their hidden relationship into the open.

A promising gay Kathak dancer, secretly suffering from a chronic skin condition, faces the dilemma when asked to perform, revealing his skin to the world, risking his love life and acceptance he longs for.