Stitched

Rafina is a shy young adult girl who has newly discovered and accepted her sexuality. She now finds herself lonely as she is yet to step into the queer social world. So for that she has gathered up courage and has decided to go to a queer mixer event but is still contemplating. Amidst this her forever crush, Avani, a young cheerful soul walks into her boutique with a special request, giving Rafina a whole new rush of warm baffling feelings.

  • Sagar Mashalkar
    Director
  • Atharva Deshpande
    Writer
  • Satyajit Kumar
    Producer
  • Emrul Hasan
    Cinematographer
  • Pritam Tigga
    Editor
  • Arpan Bain
    Sound Recordist and Desinger
  • Anwesha Maitra
    Key Cast
    "Rafina"
  • Anushka Saha
    Key Cast
    "Avni"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 21, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    100 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:
    Yes - Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • 17th Dialogues- Calcutta International LGBTQIA+ Film and Video Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    November 17, 2023
    Indian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • HSBC GSC India's Pride Month Celebrations
    Kolkata, Hyderabad, Banglore, Gurugram and Chennai
    India
    June 12, 2024
    Private Screening
    Special Selection for Screening
  • OutWest Film Fest
    Nevada
    United States
    October 19, 2024
    United States Premiere
    Finalist
Director Biography - Sagar Mashalkar

I am Sagar Mashalkar. I was born in Ambarnath, Mumbai on 3rd December 1996, after doing a diploma and engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a side-by-side temptation of working in theatre and cinema. I have worked as a playwriter and director for some one-act plays mainly in Marathi Language. I am currently studying direction and producing for EDM from SRFTI, Kolkata. My debut Hindi short film as a director is Lovebuds (2023). After that, I directed and assisted in a few film school projects. I made a documentary based on extreme sports enthusiasts in Kolkata named Flying Wheels (2024). My journey as a Filmmaker is nourishing day by day with challenging experiences and regular improvements.

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Director Statement

This is my second short film as a Director which is a Queer Love Story. We tried to keep the queer characters in a well-accepted world where things are changing for them. So, the treatment is designed to provide that familiar environment.