Experiencing Interruptions?

The Threshold

20-year-old Seema is nervous about a new business deal for her company, but just as she reaches her workplace, she learns that Naveen has invited his parents over for a lunch. Today, they will decide if Seema is a suitable match for their son. In order to impress them, she must present them with a delectable meal. Unfortunately, her trusted cook, Malati, is unavailable. Seema has never cooked before, and now, for Naveen's sake, she must sacrifice the business opportunity and find a way into the hearts of Naveen's parents.

  • Mithun Gomes
    Director
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7296785/
  • Mithun Gomes
    Writer
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7296785/
  • Surbhi Dewan
    Producer
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3507090/
  • Mithun Gomes
    Producer
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7296785/
  • Prerna Kapur
    Key Cast
    "Seema"
  • Mistu Mukherjee
    Key Cast
    "Malati"
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13982754/, Vijaynagar, Yeh Ladki Bhi Na, Sector 12 Ka Kitty Club
  • Abhishek Sharma
    Key Cast
    "Naveen"
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13138194/;Running Shaadi, Vicky Donor
  • Sushil Dahiya
    Key Cast
    "Naveen's Father"
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5440206/, Thappad, The Good Karma Hospital (TV Series), No Fathers in Kashmir, Made in Heaven (TV Series), Falsafa, Uri: The Surgical Strike, Gold, Pink , Rockstar, No One Killed Jessica, Band Baaja Baaraat.
  • Gita Katju
    Key Cast
    "Naveen's Mother"
  • Minim Dey
    Key Cast
    "Nikita"
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11142582/
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Chaukhat
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    drama, family, gender, women
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 16, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    3,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English, Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Bengaluru International Short Film Festival

    India
    August 28, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Kalakari Film Festival

    India
    May 1, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Pune Short Film Festival
    Pune
    India
    October 8, 2021
    Pune
    Official Selection
  • Cinemaking International Film Festival
    Dhaka
    Bangladesh
    December 17, 2021
    Dhaka
    Official Selection | Honorable Mention
  • International Moving Film Festival
    Abadan & Khoramshahr
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
    December 27, 2021
    Abadan & Khoramshahr
    Official Selection |Semi-Finalist
  • Indic Film Utsav

    India
    November 11, 2021
    Finalist |Official Selection
  • Sindhudurg International Short Film Festival
    Devgad
    India
    April 2, 2022
    Quarter-Finalist
  • Madurai International Documentary and Short Film Festival
    Madurai
    India
    December 6, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Black Cat Award International Film Festival
    La Paz
    Bolivia, Plurinational State of
    November 11, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Knight Of The Reel Awards
    Hyderabad
    India
    August 13, 2023
    Winner - Best Debut Filmmaker | Winner - Best Film On Women
  • Golden Fern Film Awards
    Darjeeling
    India
    August 11, 2023
    Winner - Best Short Film | Winner - Best Film On Women
Distribution Information
  • Green Chillies Media
    Sales Agent
    Country: India
    Rights: Hotel, Free TV, Paid TV
  • Shorted
    Distributor
    Country: India
    Rights: Internet, Console / Handheld Device
Director Biography - Mithun Gomes

Mithun has a background in theatre, and is a trained filmmaker who has worked as a Cinematographer in documentary storytelling. He is the Co-Founder of Painted Tree Pictures, which produces content for international brands. In over 10 years, he has contributed to award-winning TV shows, campaigns, and independent film projects.

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Director Statement

I believe in posing questions and pondering on an idea. The characters I create are inspired from personal experience, and portray stories drawn from real life using a deeply interior worldview. I often play with symbols in my stories, and try to create room for the artiste to bring their own life experiences into their performances. Chaukhat (The Threshold) is my debut short film as a Writer-Director.