Short films screened as part of Shivamogga Dasara
Short films highlighting social issues like displacement and student pressure were screened during the Shivamogga Dasara celebrations. The event featured local filmmakers and industry veterans discussing the importance of supporting the regional film industry.
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It showcases the intersection of regional cultural festivals and local artistic expression in addressing social concerns.
As part of the Shivamogga Dasara celebrations, short films directed by young and talented filmmakers of Shivamogga were screened at Suvarna Samskruthika Bhavana in the city on Wednesday.
Sharavathi , directed by Prashanth Sagara, is based on a short story by noted writer Na. D’Souza. A young photographer, keen on capturing the scenic beauty of the Malnad region, encounters a strange man on the banks of the Sharavathi backwaters. Through him, the film tells the story of the pain of hundreds of families displaced by the construction of the Linganamakki Dam as part of a hydroelectric project, and captures their suffering.
Another short film, Kabandha , directed by Pruthvi Gowda, deals with the pressure on young students and the profit-driven private colleges. Double Tick, directed by Eshanya Sharma tells the story of elderly people struggling with new communication tools and applications.
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