Size does not always matter. As much as that sounds like an excuse, it has been so in nature and art. From the mind-boggling values of NFT (non-fungible tokens) to the short stories of Balzac and Hemingway, minimalism has captured attention far better than large-scale creations. In the new age of filmmaking, short films are a good example of this statement.

Started as a fortnightly gathering of cinephiles in 2019, The Shorts Premiere has grown to become a monthly event. For Saif Hyder, founder, CineShorts Premiere, the monthly gathering offers cinephiles an opportunity to interact with people who share the same passion for cinema. “Our goal is to make accessible and bring to light independent short films in the company of some talented filmmakers,” he tells us. The weekend event at St Andrew’s Centre for Philosophy and Performing Arts in Bandra will screen four acclaimed short films exploring gender identity, societal bias, adventure and crime.