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Pandemic Cupid

The short film ''Pandemic Cupid'' is a romantic drama film about the hardships of finding love during the COVID-19 Pandemic and quarantine. We immerse into the life as we remember during quarantine.
The trailer and poster of ''Pandemic Cupid'' were showcased during Cannes Film Festival 2024.

  • Sakshi Talwar
    Director
  • Sakshi Talwar
    Writer
  • John Plas
    Key Cast
    "Guy"
  • Solene Butruille
    Key Cast
    "Girl"
  • Roger Najjar
    Director of Photography
  • John Plas
    Producer
    Bastille Day or The Take, Lamaze Classes, King Charles III: The Real Me
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 15, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    India, United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Sakshi Talwar

Sakshi Talwar has showcased 3 short films during Cannes Film Festival. Sakshi’s tryst with the craft of being on stage and in front of the camera slated from an early age with a plethora of dramas, plays, theater etc. Her grit to transform her passion into a profession led to the beautiful genesis of her 1st short film- “Letter of Intent” written and directed by her which won at various International Film Festivals in NY, LA and showcase in Cannes. Her impetuous inclination towards the power of storytelling juxtaposed with a creative bent of mind led to the art of creating films with a message. She has studied film-making from New York Film Academy and has previously pursued Stanislavsky’s Method in Los Angeles. Her upcoming Short-Film, “Addicted” focuses on the toxicity of Social Media/ Phone Addiction which is so rampant in today’s digital age.
Sakshi Talwar is the Co-Founder/CEO of Rugs and Beyond; an E-commerce venture for exclusive, “One of a Kind” handmade carpets and home décor.

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Director Statement

Sakshi holds an MBA (Finance) from Bryant University, Rhode Island- USA, an interior design specialization from Parsons, New York and a course in International business strategy from London School of Economics and Political Sciences.