Project Overview
A short film that explores the grief over their son's death sparks a conflict between the father and his son's friend, Nisha, whom he blames for the tragedy. Can we forget our deepest truma can we forgive someone for our unintentional fault. It is a quiet tale of forgival and guilt.
Expected Impact
A conversation on mental health across all ages, this film explores the painful journey of forgiveness and the struggle to release oneself from guilt. Centred around the death of a child, it delves into the trauma endured daily by those left behind. It also examines the human need to assign blame as a way of coping with loss. At its heart, it's a tale of acceptance, realising one’s guilt, forgiving others, and ultimately, forgiving oneself in order to survive the weight of trauma.
Applicant Background
Bhuvanesh Ajithkumar Sheeba, is a filmmaker and a theatre artist. He started his career in theatre as an actor and later developed an interest in filmmaking. His directorial debut was officially selected in the ‘London International Motion Picture Awards’ (L.I.M.P.A). His second film, ""Njan,"" won the 'Best Short Film' award at MDFF (Moviepedia Film Festival) in 2022. Following his third film, ""Unremembered,"" was officially selected at the 'LA Shorts International Film Festival’, 2022, an Oscar-qualifying film festival. He also majored in cinematography from ‘L V Prasad Film School’, Trivandrum and his diploma project ‘Mutton Cutter’ won the Special Jury Mention at IDSFFK (International Documentary And Short Film Festival of Kerala), in 2024. Graduated with a Bachelor's in Media and Communication from ‘Symbiosis University’, Pune in 2022 and also holds a ‘Diploma in cinematography’ from ‘L V Prasad' Trivandrum.