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17 MINUTES

In '17 Minutes,' a couple shares a fleeting yet impactful encounter that lasts precisely 17 minutes before the male character mysteriously disappears. As they navigate this brief, intense moment together, the film gradually reveals the deep and unspoken bond between them. Their connection is palpable, filled with love, regret, and the weight of things left unsaid. Throughout these precious minutes, the story unfolds through a series of emotional flashbacks and interactions, leading to the revelation of why their paths were tragically intertwined.

17 Minutes is a moving romantic fantasy that delves into the heartache of unfulfilled love and the enduring power of a connection that defies the boundaries of life and death.

Genre: Romantic Fantasy

  • Shikha Janet Alagh
    Director
  • Shikha Janet Alagh
    Writer
  • Shikha Janet Alagh
    Producer
  • Anushka Ghorpade
    Key Cast
  • Sajjad Rezwan
    Key Cast
  • Reshma Kotian
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Romance, Tragedy
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 30, 2015
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Rising International Short Film Festival
    Pune
    India
    October 27, 2015
    Special Jury Award
  • Pune Short Film Festival
    Pune
    India
    December 26, 2015
    Official Selection
  • Frames Film Festival
    Mumbai
    India
    January 12, 2016
    Official Selection
  • Miraj International Short Film Festival
    Miraj, Maharashtra
    India
    February 23, 2016
    Official Selection
  • Cortokino International Film Festival
    Mumbai
    India
    February 20, 2016
    Best Film, Best Actress, Best Editor
  • Clap Short Film Festival
    Aurangabad
    India
    March 27, 2016
    Official Selection
  • Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival
    New Delhi
    India
    April 26, 2016
    Official Selection
  • 12 Months Film Festival
    Europe
    Romania
    September 14, 2016
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • SJA Productions
    Country: India
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Shikha Janet Alagh

Shikha Janet Alagh is a multifaceted film professional active in the field since 2013. Her work has earned numerous film festival nominations and awards, showcasing her skills in writing, direction, acting, editing, and production.

Produced under her banner SJA Productions, her films have been screened in cities across India and at international film festivals in London, Los Angeles, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Johannesburg, and throughout Europe. She has received awards for Best Film in Mumbai and Pakistan, Best Editor in Europe, and The Jury Award in Bangalore and Pune amongst others.

With profound knowledge of film theory including an array of Formalist, Realist and Classicist styles, Shikha is also a passionate film educator, teaching film at the undergraduate level for international curriculums in and out of India.​ She holds the position of Head of Film and Performing Arts at a prestigious international institution in Mumbai where she uses her leadership to expand the department through innovative productions and initiatives. She also works as a professional development instructor training faculty for Film under the International Baccalaureate, enhancing the educational experience of film and the arts at a global level.

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