Taking Space
- Shorts Programs
- 93 mins
Filmmakers in attendance. Film program will be followed by Q&A
A collection of perspectives that reflect the power and various outcomes of taking space and impacting the immediate world around us. — Eseel Borlasa
In this program
ANITA
Directed by Sushma Khadepaun
While attending her sister’s wedding in India, a young woman is pushed to question whether her life in America is better than those in her hometown.
BLOOD MOON
Directed by Shruti Parekh
13-year-old Maya prepares to go to her first high school party, until she discovers she’s started her period.
DEVOTEE
Directed by Sharmila Ray
A drifter meets a young guru and her devotees, who open his mind to a new path.
HIDE AND SEEK
Directed by Ragini Bhasin
When an 8-year-old is instructed by her mechanic father to tend to a little boy, she tries various tricks to infer the relationship between them.
LATA
Directed by Alisha Tejpal
As doors consistently open and close around her, a domestic worker navigates her way through an upper class home in South Mumbai.
WINNING IN AMERICA
Directed by Amrita Singh
While vying for a spot at the prestigious National Spelling Bee, a spelling champ clashes with her immigrant father/coach.