Experiencing Interruptions?

[hope.exe]

Mohan is a graduating computer science student at a lively university who processes the external world in his
own abstract, experimental and mixed-media way. When the pressures of reality build up, he questions the system and his
optimistic friend Mia helps him find the way.

  • Chichi Sharma
    Director
    Orange Skies
  • Chichi Sharma
    Writer
  • Mahd Qureshi
    Key Cast
    "Mohan"
  • Naomi LaFleur
    Key Cast
    "Mia"
  • Sally Kewayosh
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, ANIMATION
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 9, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Western University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Script to Screen Screening
    London
    Canada
    April 9, 2026
Director Biography - Chichi Sharma

Chichi Sharma is an Indian-Canadian
director and editor whose work focuses
on environmental activism, youth
culture, and technology. Her short
Orange Skies: Canada's Wildfire Crisis
(2024) was nominated for Best Short
Documentary at PlanetLENS
International, screened in the UK and
Washington. D.C. Chichi is the winner of
the 2025 Award of Recognition from
ImpactDOCS California and theatre
premiered her latest short in Hungary,
which also aired across national
European television. Her work utilizes
mixed-media and animated
components alongside digital graphics
utilizing both 2D and 3D assets.

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