DEAF EARS

'Deaf Ears' is a contemporary message film that addresses the responsibility of individuals in confronting violence against women. Set in a household, the film juxtaposes the unsettling news from a radio with the inaction of a man working in the kitchen, fully aware of the crime unfolding in the adjacent room.

As he grapples with the decision to intervene, the critically celebrated 'Deaf Ears' challenges viewers to reflect on their role in shaping or shattering such societal truths.

Genre: Contemporary Message Film

  • SHIKHA JANET ALAGH
    Director
    17 MINUTES, MIRRORS NEVER LIE, FLUSHED
  • SHIKHA JANET ALAGH
    Writer
    17 MINUTES, MIRRORS NEVER LIE, FLUSHED
  • Shikha Janet Alagh
    Producer
    17 Minutes, Flushed, Mirrors Never Lie
  • SHIVAM TODANKAR, ABHINEET GUPTA, DENISE D'SOUZA
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    PUBLIC SERVICE ADVERTISEMENT, DRAMA
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 1, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    DIGITAL
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Frames Film Festival
    Mumbai
    India
    January 24, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Rising International Short Film Festival
    Pune
    India
    October 28, 2016
    Nomination - best jury,best actor,best concept
  • Goa Short Film Festival
    Goa
    India
    October 26, 2016
    Official Selection
  • 12 Months Film Festival
    Europe
    Romania
    September 26, 2016
    Best Editor
  • Woodpecker International Film Festival
    New Delhi
    India
    September 17, 2016
    Official Selection
  • Mzansi Women Film Festival
    Johannesburg
    South Africa
    August 9, 2016
    Official Selection
  • Women's International Film Festival
    Islamabad
    Pakistan
    March 13, 2017
    Best Film
  • Festellen Short Film Festival
    Bangalore
    India
    March 14, 2017
    Special Jury Award
  • London Monthly Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    March 19, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    March 19, 2017
    Semi Finalist
  • Wular Lake International Short Film Festival
    Kashmir
    India
    May 24, 2017
    Best 1 Minute Film
  • Shorted.in
    Mumbai
    India
    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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