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Fishbowl

A night shift ATM booth security guard buys a fishbowl in the hope of overcoming his loneliness. But his first investment in the fishbowl, a cute little turtle, makes him no return as he gets bored with it soon. After this one failed investment, will his fishbowl remain empty forever?

  • Sheram Chingkhei
    Director
  • Sheram Chingkhei
    Writer
  • Ishtiaque Zico
    Producer
  • Babul Ahmed
    Key Cast
    "Guard"
  • Kazi Arefin Shashi
    Director of Phootgraphy
  • Sheram Chingkhei
    Editor
  • Sheram Chingkhei
    Sound Design
  • Kazi Arefin Shashi
    Production Design
  • Amdadul Huq
    Assistant Director
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Bangladesh
  • Country of Filming:
    Bangladesh
  • Language:
    No Dialogue
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Sheram Chingkhei

Sheram Chingkhei, a filmmaker, animator, and producer from Sylhet, Bangladesh, started his cinematic journey with a desire to challenge stereotypes and amplify marginalized voices, notably his Manipuri heritage within Bangladesh.

His directorial filmography includes "Fishbowl" (2018), "Imphaldagi" (2019), "Eigi Sylhet" (2024), "Moments Before Dying" (2024) and "Mama Pabung" (2024). "Imphaldagi" was screened at the 5th Hill Film Festival (2021) and Matribhasha Utsab (2023). Additionally, Chingkhei produced "Pollution Mare," which secured the Best One Minute Film award at the 10th Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival (2024).

In the face of ethnic stereotyping, particularly the pervasive "Bengali gaze" in Bangladeshi arts, Chingkhei's work increasingly confronts misrepresentation. Beyond film, his multidisciplinary approach, spanning poetry, painting, writing, and music, enriches his storytelling. Currently developing his first feature, Chingkhei remains committed to challenging stereotypes.

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