Riverbed of Dried Petals
In the near future solutions of rekindling love, a couple grapples with the idea of erasing their most intimate memories to reignite their fading connection. Despite being physically present with each other, they are consumed by a deep longing - a void that neither time nor proximity seems to fill.
As they wrestle with their decision, their conversation becomes a kaleidoscope of shifting moments: fragments of how they live now, glimpses of how they once loved, and dreams of what could still be. Their vulnerabilities unfold in this constant flux of time, revealing the raw threads of love, grief, and the unspoken ache of drifting apart. It's a tender exploration of glittering moments and fleeting memories.
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Kalash JainDirector
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Kalash JainWriter
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National Institute of Design, AhmedabadProducer
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Anshul KumarKey Cast"Avinash"
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Khushboo RajpurohitKey Cast"Amrita"
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Project Type:Experimental, Short, Student
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Genres:Surreal, Drama, Fantasy, Scifi
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Runtime:12 minutes 30 seconds
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Completion Date:January 15, 2025
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Production Budget:10,000 INR
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Country of Origin:India
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Country of Filming:India
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Language:English, Hindi
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Shooting Format:4K
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
Kalash Jain is an equal parts budding filmmaker, visual
communication designer, and nomad traveller. He is currently
pursuing his studies in the Film and Video Communication
program at NID Ahmedabad. Previously, he earned his Bachelor’s
degree in Fashion Communication from NIFT and has worked as
a comic artist, storyboard artist, and animator.
Kalash has been actively directing and editing both his personal
and collaborative projects. His writing and visual work often carry
a deep sense of nostalgia, memory, and layered emotional
complexity. He aspires to be a multidisciplinary visual artist.