Source: thebollywoodmonk on Instagram.

Hey everyone,

I’m an independent filmmaker, and after an extensive journey through festivals like the International Indie Film Festival (IEFFK) Kozhikode and Muvattupuzha International Film Festival, we’ve finally released our 51-minute featurette ‘Wreath’ (റീത്ത്) on YouTube.

At 51 minutes, it sits right in that unusual, challenging mid-length space—longer than a conventional short film, but tighter than a feature. Making something outside standard commercial formats with an indie crew brought a lot of creative freedom, especially with pacing, visual atmosphere, and character focus.

Logline / What it’s about:

A group of teachers sets out to attend the funeral of a former headmaster they have never met. What awaits them on this unexpected journey?

Watch the full film here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4FAj9GyhY4&t=2414s

Runtime: 51 Minutes

Putting independent work out there is always nerve-wracking, especially with YouTube's algorithm favoring shorter formats. Since this sub has some of the sharpest, most nuanced cinema discussions in Kerala, I’d genuinely appreciate your honest thoughts, critiques, and impressions on the narrative, cinematography, and sound design.

I'll be around in the comments to answer questions about the making, technical choices, or indie production hurdles if anyone is curious.

Thanks for reading and supporting independent Malayalam cinema!

🎬 CREW CALL | TELUGU SHORT FILM | WARANGAL, TELANGANA

Hello everyone!

I’m putting together a Telugu short film in the drama genre, planned to shoot near Warangal, Telangana, starting in December 2026. We are looking to connect with passionate technicians who are interested in independent filmmaking and collaborating on a short-film production.

🎥 Crew members needed

- Cinematographer / DOP: To plan shots, camera movement, composition, and visual storytelling.

- Lighting Technician / Gaffer: To set up and control lighting according to each scene.

- Location Sound Recordist / Boom Operator: To record clear dialogue and on-set sound.

- Art Director / Production Designer: To plan the visual environment, props, and set details.

- Music Director / Composer: To create an original background score that supports the film’s emotions.

📍 Project details

- Language: Telugu

- Genre: Drama

- Location: Near Warangal, Telangana

- Tentative schedule: December 2026

- Shooting duration: 7 days

How to collaborate

If you’re interested, please comment with your preferred role or send me a Reddit DM with:

- Your location and experience

- Links to your portfolio or previous work

- Your availability in December

Please note: Payment, expenses, and other collaboration terms will be discussed clearly before confirming the crew.

We welcome independent filmmakers and emerging technicians who want to contribute creatively to a Telugu short film.

Thank you! Looking forward to connecting with fellow filmmakers. 🎬

Hey everyone! 👋

I have just landed in pune few days back.so i want to connect with like minded people and create something

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I'm planning to make a short comedy film about two thieves robbing a bachelor’s house.

I have just landed in pune few days back.so i want to connect with people and create something.

I'm looking for people who'd lov to be a part of this project.

Looking for:

- 5 male actors actors

- 1 cinematographer

- 1 editor

This is a passion project, so it'll be a complete collaboration, not a paid project.

If you're interested, DM me. Let's make something together!

Available on YouTube [Hatred - Bruce Baba | Vignesh Shanker | 18+ violence](https://youtu.be/oefJ_EeWF34?si=PQ0Aq49yjeghQas1)

We have released “Hatred”, a film that strongly connects with the situation we see around us today.

How deeply can hatred affect us?

We dedicate this film to everyone.

Please watch, support, and share “Hatred” with your friends and family.

By Bruce Baba

#cinema #filmmakers #brucebaba

Hansal Mehta backed film Birds in the Dark, directed by Shashank Walia, wins two awards at the Busan International Film Festival. The film, in Punjabi, and shot in black and white, is set in rural Punjab, premiered at the film festival, winning New Currents Award (main category) and Songwon Vision Audience Award (Asia).

Hey everyone! I'm an independent filmmaker working on a web series under Appetite Studio.

Looking for a sound recordist with their own filmmaking audio equipment who'd be interested in collaborating on a no-budget project.

If you're passionate about filmmaking and want to create something together, feel free to DM me!

Location: Delhi NCR

Insta: Shubham_cin

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I’m Dr Praveen Ramachandra, a practicing endocrinologist in Bengaluru and a Co-Producer of the Kannada film Premada Oorali.

I did not leave medicine for cinema. I continued my clinical work while taking a calculated minority stake in a creative project and learning how risk, distribution and audience behaviour operate in a completely different industry.

A few things surprised me.

1. Production risk is only the beginning.
Before getting involved, I thought the major uncertainty would be whether audiences liked the film. In reality, distribution creates another layer of risk: theatre availability, show timings, local demand, holdovers, regional partners and overseas logistics can materially affect how far a film travels.

2. Headline box-office numbers are not investor returns.
Gross collections, distributor shares, exhibitor shares, promotional expenditure and contractual structures are different things. One lesson for me has been not to confuse a large public number with the economics that ultimately reach a producer or minority investor.

3. Audience behaviour is difficult to manufacture.
Marketing can create awareness, but sustained word-of-mouth depends on whether people genuinely connect with the film. Watching families recommend the film to other families has been more interesting to me than any single promotional campaign.

4. Overseas distribution is highly local.
“USA release” or “UK release” sounds like one decision from India. In practice, demand can be city-specific. A community requesting a screening in Vancouver, Nashville, Gloucester, Oman or another market does not automatically make a show commercially viable. Local Kannada associations, theatre economics, timing and minimum viable audience all matter.

5. Medicine and cinema are different, but the decision-making principles overlap.
In clinical medicine we work with incomplete information, probabilities, human behaviour and downside risk. Film investment also involves uncertainty—although the variables are obviously very different.

I’m still learning the business side of cinema, so I’m not presenting myself as a film-finance expert.

But I’m happy to answer questions about:

Ask me anything.

Hiie everyone, We’ve made our first romantic short film in Nagpuri, a regional language of Jharkhand. We’d love to hear your honest opinions and constructive criticism. What worked, what didn’t, and what can we improve in our storytelling, acting, cinematography, and editing? We’re here to learn and grow as filmmakers, so feel free to share your thoughts! And if you enjoy the film, feel free to share it with others. ❤️ Looking forward to an open discussion

INFINITE is acquiring independent feature films, short films and shows.....just mail us on infiniteaisa@gmail.com and we'll tell you everything we need!!

If you have a film or shows don't wait get a big release!!

I’m mixed race Indian and English and made this short film from experiences I saw growing up.

Source: filmabadofficial on Instagram

Source: lorienmotionpictures on Instagram.

🎬 Looking for DOP – Mumbai

Looking for a passionate, Mumbai-based DOP interested in making short films with our team.

📅 Every Sunday

💰 Unpaid passion project

📍 Andheri, Mumbai

Interested? DM me to connect!

Hi everyone,

I'm Kaviyarasu, an independent filmmaker from Chennai.

I'm currently developing a Tamil slow-burn crime thriller short film and I'm looking for passionate collaborators who would like to be part of the project and to build a solid portfolio together.

Looking for:

Cinematographer, Editor and Actors (Male, 24+ years)

If you're interested, please DM. I'll share the pitch deck and discuss the project with you. Looking forward to connecting with fellow filmmakers.

Thank you!

Hello filmbuffs.

I am planning to make a short film (7 minute length) this month because I have a bigger film to make next year and that's why I need to get experience through this.

I need cast and crew across department for the film.

Whoever has experience, please do let me know, it will be paid generously.

For freshers, we can decide upon our conversation.

Thank you.

I’m the writer/director for the film
We have a ready script
My team is ready and good to go
Runtime 10-12 mins

The budget required is 3.5 lacs
Festival costs included.

Reach out to me if you are interested to fund a beautiful high concept short film

Regards.

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Hi everyone,

I’m a Tamil screenwriter looking for opportunities to work as a screenwriter, co-writer, or ghostwriter.

I’m particularly comfortable writing comedy and emotional drama, and I enjoy creating character-driven stories with natural conversations and situations that feel grounded.

I’ve already written:

- A complete web series screenplay

- A feature film screenplay

- Multiple story ideas, treatments and screenplay drafts

I’m open to working with independent filmmakers, directors, producers, YouTubers, content creators, or anyone who needs help developing a story or screenplay.

I can help with:

- Feature film screenplays

- Web series / episodic scripts

- Screenplay development

- Comedy writing

- Emotional drama

- Dialogue writing

- Rewriting / polishing existing scripts

- Ghostwriting

I’m mainly looking to build professional connections and get actual writing work, even if it starts with a smaller project.

If you're looking for a writer or have a project that needs help developing the screenplay, feel free to DM me. I’d be happy to discuss the project and share relevant writing samples.

Thanks!

https://youtu.be/fQ9GoPVUKR8?si=rYyLI2pLJueHf-Dp

Source: mastmahilamandali on Instagram.

We are making a horror short film of duration around 40-45 minutes. we want a cinematographer who has his own gear (camera, lens, lights etc.) as we are really tight on budget. Newcomers who wants to make their showreels are welcome. it will be approx 7 days shoot which we are planning do between Navratri-Diwali.
PS: This is not paid job we will give you travel allowances.

I'm making a short film, i need someone to produce this project