IndianXWorld’s Short Films Exclusive showcases emerging Indian filmmakers and storytellers through a curated collection of short films that highlight diverse voices, regional cultures, and inventive cinematic techniques. This exclusive program—presented online and at select festivals—aims to discover fresh talent, amplify underrepresented perspectives, and create cross-cultural dialogue.
| Metric | Stat | |--------|------| | Growth of Indian short film submissions to international festivals (2023–2025) | +217% | | Most common theme in IndianXWorld shorts | “Migration & memory” (43%) | | Top country for co-productions | France (32% of all co-prods) | | Average runtime of award-winning Indian shorts | 14.5 mins | indianxworld short films exclusive
Runtime: 31 minutes
Why it’s exclusive: This film was rejected by 14 festivals for being "too political." IndianXWorld picked it up in an exclusive deal.
Synopsis: Set in a 24/7 chai stall in Nairobi, a elderly Gujarati shopkeeper serves tea to a young Rwandan student. Over three cups of chai, they discover their families were destroyed by the same colonial cartography—one in 1947, one in 1994. It is devastating. It is beautiful. And you cannot see it anywhere else. Runtime: 31 minutes Why it’s exclusive: This film