‘Hallucinations’ an experimental film by Director Helder Rock takes us on a psychedelic trip deep into the recesses of our mind. Rock tells us that his film is inspired by the controversial book, doors of perception, by Aldus Huxley chronicling Huxley’s experiences and insights under the influence of psychoactive substances. He says in the book that these drugs could be…
Late one night, a pavement dweller comes across a wallet with money, abandoned by the side of the road. As he sifts through the contents of the wallet, he notices the owner of the wallet watching him from across the road. Scared of being accused of stealing the wallet, he offers the wallet back to the owner. But the owner…
‘Lockdown Time’ is the video equivalent of an art installation that captures the essence of the transformation of urban life during the times of the pandemic. Introduced by its creator Pierre Ajavon, as a dreamlike stroll during the Covid era, ‘Lockdown times’ is an audio-visual extravaganza that handpicks key elements of the change that the virus has brought about in…
Summer and Scott are a newly married young couple who come across a property for sale near Scott’s uncle’s house. Familiar with the place as Scott had spent his childhood in the area, the couple decides to buy the house and renovate it. Enthused by the news of a new casino coming up in the area, the couple hope to…
Somewhere in the not-too-distant future is an awards ceremony where star performer Dante Ferguson walks up on stage to receive the 127th monthly award for ‘flawless performance in a dramatic role’. Having received an award earlier for his humanitarian efforts to support those who have lost their livelihood to automation, Mr Ferguson starts his acceptance speech expressing gratitude to the…
Standing at the gates to the unknown, the debate whether one should take the plunge and explore what is on the other side, or stay within the safety of the known, plays out in the mind. Taking the sides for the argument is ‘bravado and ‘caution’, two emotions responsible for finding the right path forward. ‘bravado is upset that he…