Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films defines perfection with master storytellers of the cinematic world
Pune,20thJanuary 2019: Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films hosted an engaging panel discussion in a quest to find perfection in short films. The event witnessed cinematic maestrossuch asAshish Vidyarthi, Sandeep Varma, AdoorGopalakrishnan, Pia Shah, Akram Hassan and SwanandKirkire
along with Anupama Chopra who came together to narrate their stories of perfection.
Trailers of fourperfect Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films including ‘Kahanibaaz’ by Sandeep Varma; ‘A Happy End’, by AdoorGopalakrishnan; ‘Waterbaby’ by Pia Shah and ‘Toyhouse’ by Akram Hassan were screened at the event as these story tellers shared their inspiration behind creating these perfect films.The immensely talented film makers and actors came together and deliberated about their experience with Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films. They laid emphasis on the freedom the platform gives them to be able to showcase their innovation and creativity in the best possible way.
Commenting on the platform, Kartik Mohindra, Chief Marketing Officer, Pernod Ricard India, said “Our platform Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films has become the torchbearer for short films in India.
We are extremely delighted to associate with these incredible story tellers from the world of cinema who have not only created powerful and original short films, but have also elevated the platform’s quest for perfection. In line with the brand’s philosophy of ‘make it perfect’, we will continue to encourage and motivate talented film makers to freely showcase their original creativity.”
The four short films screened by Barrel Select Large Short Films are perfectly unique and incredible works of art.
More about the films:
· ‘Kahanibaaz’ by Sandeep Varma starring Ashish Vidyarthi and SakshiTanwaris an interesting thriller featuring a cab driver and a couple on a journey to Shirdi. The story of ‘Kahanibaaz’ is full of suspense, drama and mystery. On the road trip to Shirdi the cab driver tells a story to the passengers and seeks their opinion in a given situation. Their answers put them in a spot as they get unexpected reactions from the driver. This intriguing short showcases the various shades of the protagonists’ personality and how the other characters deal with the situation.
· ‘A Happy End’,by AdoorGopalakrishnan, starring Padmapriyais a perfect shot film with an unconventional an attention-grabbing story line. Three unemployed yet resourceful men launch an innovative private company that caters exclusively to clients on the verge of suicide. The idea works on the psychological truism that those attempting suicide could be dissuaded if handled with tact and sensitivity. The story takes a turn when high-strung client bent up on dying approaches them, not prepared for such an eventuality, they try every trick in their repertoire to turn him away, but to no avail. Frustrated, they perform a death ritual and convince the client that he is already dead and has turned into a ghost. What happens after he leaves is what will make the audience sit back and watch if it turns out to be ‘A Happy End’ or not.
· ‘Waterbaby’ by Pia Shah, starring VirajKhemani and Gracy Singh is a perfect short showcasing the story of how the arrival of new girl in school compels a shy 11 year old boy to face his greatest fear-
water. A mysterious drawing book, a water-controlling superhero and an unlikely petaccompany him on a little journey of courage.
· ‘Toyhouse’ by Akram Hassan is a perfect short film drama focusing on the identity and migration, conclusively emphasizing the unsettling reality that aren’t we all living in a big TOYHOUSE only to be played by few powerful people.
