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7 Minutes in Heaven

7 Minutes in Heaven" is an Art House style film, a series of moving imagery & sounds that sparks curiosity and a fondness for the heartwarming love of a group of friends as they navigate the ups and downs of their daily lives over the course of one week. The premise of the film is centered around the idea that everyone should be able to find at least seven minutes in a week to laugh, play, and enjoy the company of their loved ones.

The movie starts with a group of old friends reuniting after years of being apart. As they catch up and reminisce about old times, they realize how much they miss the carefree days of their youth. They decide to make a pact to find at least seven minutes each day to do something that brings them joy, no matter how busy their lives get. This Experimental film showcases snippets of these moments of pure joy, pleasure, dance, play and rest.

Over the course of the week, the friends go on adventures, try new things, and rediscover the joys of being in each other's company.

The film captures the essence of friendship and the importance of taking time out of our busy lives to enjoy the simple things that bring us happiness. It reminds us that no matter how busy life gets, we should never forget to make time for the people and things that matter most.

  • Sundance Nagrial
    Director
  • Sundance Nagrial
    Producer
  • Sundance Nagrial
    Key Cast
  • Julia Spellman
    Key Cast
  • Klodiana Vata
    Key Cast
  • Azeem Tiwana
    Key Cast
  • Genevieve Beecham
    Key Cast
  • Dee Lynne
    Key Cast
  • Sundance Nagrial
    Editor
  • Sundance Nagrial
    DOP
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short, Student, Web / New Media, Other
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 6, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Rohip International Film Festival
    Kallal, Tamil Nadu
    India
    March 8, 2023
    South Asian Premiere
    Best Experimental Short Film / Official Selection
  • Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions by Lift-Off Global Network
    England
    United Kingdom
    May 1, 2023
    UK Premiere
    Official Selection
  • WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    November 9, 2024
    Canadian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • FESTIVAL DE INDIE
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Sri Lanka
    February 10, 2024
    Best Experimental Film
  • 24 Hours Film Challenge
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    October 5, 2023
    Best Debut Filmmaker
  • Nicomedia International Film Awards
    Izmit, Kocaeli
    Turkey
    Turkish Premiere
    Best Inspirational
  • Travancore International Film Awards (TIFA)
    Trivandrum, Kerala
    India
    August 2, 2023
    Best Short Film
  • Vesuvius International Film Awards
    Naples
    Italy
    April 1, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Festival del Cinema di Cefalù
    Cefalù, Palermo
    Italy
    September 1, 2023
    Nominated for Best Short Film / Official Selection
Director Biography - Sundance Nagrial

Sundance, a native of Rawal Pindi, Pakistan, grew up in Toronto with rock n roll pulsing through her veins. She's a torchbearer, breaking generational curses and honouring her ancestors by refusing to be tethered or chained. Her passion for rock n roll represents freedom, a liberty her foremothers never tasted. Yet, as she rocks out, her heart mourns for the societal and cultural chains that have bound them. Her freedom is a powerful act of reclamation, a way of celebrating her heritage while breaking free from its confines. Recently, Sundance took the stage at Montreal's Centaur Theatre in Rabiah Hussain's SPUN, touring the show in Quebec and Ontario. But long before that, she won Best Directionat the 2019 InspiraTO Festival for her solo show, Three Lotus Flowers. Sundance's artistic vision is bold, fearless and unapologetic - a powerful force that drives her to explore the world on her own terms.

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Director Statement

As the director of "7 Minutes in Heaven," I sought to create a film that celebrates the power of friendship and the importance of taking time out of our busy lives to enjoy the simple pleasures that bring us happiness. Drawing inspiration from my own experiences and the experiences of those around me, I wanted to showcase the idea that everyone can find at least seven minutes in a week to laugh, play, and enjoy the company of their loved ones.

The film follows a group of old friends as they reunite after years of being apart and make a pact to find moments of pure joy in their daily lives. Through a series of moving imagery and sounds, we witness their adventures, their laughter, and their rediscovery of the joys of being in each other's company.

As a director, I wanted to create an Art House style film that sparks curiosity and a fondness for the heartwarming love of a group of friends. The film captures the essence of friendship and the importance of nurturing those relationships, no matter how busy life gets. By showcasing snippets of moments of pure joy, pleasure, dance, play and rest, I hope to inspire audiences to take a step back from their busy lives and find time to connect with the people and things that matter most.

Ultimately, "7 Minutes in Heaven" is a celebration of life, love, and the enduring power of friendship. We are all just surviving the best way we know how. Not every week of your life will be a good one, but we can find moments throughout the day that allow us to see our bigger purpose in life, to exist and be at joy- find your peace. Let this piece flow through you and out, find the laughter, go towards the laughter...always.