Whatsapp Group to Showcase Short Films

KOCHI:
As users lean towards messaging apps, the mobile landscape becomes a bustling platform for short film makers to showcase their creativity. And as Kochi Metro Short Film Fest is gearing up for the second edition of its prestigious festival, a Whatsapp group has paved way for showcasing short films from young filmmakers of UAE.
The whatsapp group, ‘Kochi Metro Short Film Fest’ has 246 active members who are film enthusiasts, critics and even filmmakers. The initiative is a brain-child of renowned actor Ravinder.
“The platform is a collective of young talents who have dreams about ‘Cinema’. The group is perhaps the most happening one, as the projects from these budding filmmakers are subjected to critical review. Even the minor errors are pointed out. I am much happy with the feedback of my friends from the UAE patch as well as Kochi,” said Ravinder.
The group admin posts a Youtube link of a short film made in UAE. The group members watch the movie and post the comment. The director as well as other crew members of the respective movie is invited to the group for a discussion session which begins at 8.30 pm (UAE time).
“My maiden attempt was screened and put for discussion in the group. The discussion forum was much productive and encouraging. Both positive and negative comments drives us to come up with more projects by completely rectifying the mistakes pointed out. This was the major target and I am happy that it is being achieved,” said a short film director from UAE.
Some of the selected movies will be shortlisted and screened for the upcoming short film festival scheduled to be held at Kochi and UAE.