These shorts are vignettes into different versions of connection - love, attraction, friendship. They explore the decisions and journeys that connection, or a need for connection can often lead to.

Lori, dir. Abinash Bikram Shah, Hong Kong / Nepal 2022, Nepali with English subtitles, 15 min.

A mother sings lullabies to her 12-years-old daughter in order to calm her down. But, when the lullabies end, and the daughter comes to her senses, the reality turns out to be much grimmer, and life-altering. It is a film about the legacy of patriarchy that is upheld by women and handed down to generations in the form of rituals and folk songs.

Kiran, dir. Fatimah Sattar, Pakistan 2021, Urdu with English subtitles, 7 min.

In between the mandalas and paisleys on the lines and pores of the bride-to-be’s palms, a Mehndi applicator finds a space for herself.

B FOR NAOO, dir: Roohi Kashfi, Pakistan 2020, Pushto with English subtitles, 25 min.

B FOR NAOO is set during the rise of the Taliban terror attacks in Ex-Fata Parachinar, Pakistan. The film revolves around Payeem and his pet goat Naoo. Payeem's greatest wish is to attend school, but faced with financial constraints Payeem is forced to take matters in his own hands.

Malwa Kushan, dir. Preeti Kanungo & Sourav Yadav, India 2023, Hindi with English subtitles, 20 min.

Set in rural India, it's a Coming of age story of two sisters Malwa and Khushan exploring and experiencing sexuality and attraction in their adolescent years. Living with their grandmother, Khushan always looks up to Malwa for her outspoken nature and courage. Soon a new girl arrives in Khushan's class and she starts developing feelings for her.

Fairy Malcolm, dir: Fawad Khan, Pakistan 2021, Urdu with English subtitles, 15 min.

Malcolm looks after toilets at the Gentlemen's Club. It’s not a happy job but it starts feeling better after a gentle encounter.

A Lullaby for Yellow Roses, dir. Rahul Roye, India / Kuwait 2023, Hindi with English subtitles, 18 min.

An estranged migrant working-class couple, after losing their daughter to an ill-fated custom, seeks friends in each other.