Shorts In Spotlight returns for its second edition at The Piano Man — an intimate evening of bold independent cinema, presented by Short Film Tour.

This curated showcase features powerful short films spanning human emotion, social realities, dark satire, and moments of warmth—followed by a live Filmmaker Q&A exploring the stories behind the screen.

Screening Lineup

Gudgudi
Directed by Manisha K Makwana
Starring Ahsaas Channa, Hridansh Parekh, Pratik Rathod
A lonely mascot worker forms an unexpected bond with a quiet child, leading her toward self-acceptance and healing.
Official Selection: Marché du Cannes

The Pissing Tale
Directed by Chirag Balani
Starring Mohammad Imaad, Harshvardhan Pandit, Syed Najaf, Akshar Pandit
In a Kashmiri school, two unlikely friends set out on a strange mission to recover a stolen Superman costume.
Official Selection: Marché du Cannes

Daddu Zindabad
Directed by Samar Jain
Starring Sumanto Chattopadhyay, Durgesh Kumar, Pranjal Pateriya
A young man confronts caste oppression to fulfil his grandfather’s final wish.
Best Student Short Film – Reborn India Film Festival 2025

+ Filmmaker Q&A
An open conversation with the filmmakers about their inspirations, challenges, and creative journeys.

An evening of raw storytelling, meaningful conversations, and cinema experienced up close.