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Caught

In a seemingly tranquil forest, a walk turns into a thrilling chase as the protagonist is pursued by an unidentified predator. As the tension builds, the protagonist’s fear only mounts to what comes when he gets caught.

Concept

The film delves into the themes of survival and fear, following a lone protagonist attempting to escape from an unknown pursuer deep within the forest. The dense forest setting amplifies his survival instincts, as the character is forced to venture further into the wilderness, overwhelmed by the isolation and peril. Confronted with a relentless pursuit and limited options, the protagonist is thrown into a fight-or-flight for survival.

  • Aishwarya Poddar
    Director
  • Ritvik Sharma
    Writer
  • Samveg Garg
    Co-Director
  • Debanshu Dam
    Key Cast
  • Samveg Garg
    Side Cast
  • Saikat Kumar Dey
    Side Cast
  • Aishwarya Poddar
    Side Cast
  • Ritvik Sharma
    Cinematographer
  • Aishwarya Poddar
    Editor
  • Debanshu Dam
    Title Sequence
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 2, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English, Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 21:9, Canon eos1200
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
Director Biography - Aishwarya Poddar

Aishwarya Poddar, born and raised in India is an aspiring art director, currently working as an Animator & Visual developer.

Presently, she is pursuing Animation & VFX at UPES, Uttarakhand. Her foundation lies in concept art, animation and illustrations combining which she conveys her ideas. Her major inspirations include movies like Coraline and she looks up to directors like Tim Burton, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Henry Selick.

Her motivation comes from wanting to contribute her knowledge and skills to the Indian Animation Industry.

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Director Statement

Converting imagination into visuals!