It will undoubtedly bring more profound merit and a strong presence of Indian regional culture to the global arena. The abundance and reach of Bengali film talent will further be enhanced with this partnership between Amara Muzik and ShortsTV, according to Naveen Bhandari, CEO of Amara Muzik. He further says, “As an entertainment platform, our goal is to keep alive the rich regional culture of India. Our aim is to ensure that the new generation grows to love our music, movies, and more. We are hoping that our collaboration with ShortsTV will help us grow and take our efforts to successful fruition.”

Talking about this partnership, Mr. Tarun Sawhney, President Asia of ShortsTV says, “We are thrilled to have formed this collaboration. Amara Muzik is one of the leading names in the Short Film and the music space. This partnership would help us to further strengthen our regional proposition & offer our viewers a rich collection of Bengali & Odiya Short Films.”

Shorts TV is a dedicated short-form video entertainment with over 13,000 titles globally, with one of the largest quality short-form video catalogues. The catalogue includes 1000+ hours of content across English, foreign, and local Indian languages, including Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam. The platform showcases a variety of genres, including comedies, musicals, documentaries, thrillers, dramas, and animation.

ShortsTV is available on Tata Play ShortsTV, Airtel ShortsTV and ShortsTV Active on DishTV & d2h. It is also available on Amazon Prime Video Channel and Airtel Xstream App. It is operated by Shorts International and is headquartered in London, England, with offices in Los Angeles, Amsterdam and Mumbai.

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HARD TO SAY (Korean) : When a young girl has her nervous, romantic advances spurned because she cannot find the words to express her feelings. She takes a dejected walk through a wooded area. Finding an abandoned guitar, she begins a surreal journey of the imagination to glimpse the loving relationship she longs for and prove she is not the only one who finds words hard to say.

CARTWHEEL (Korean) : A middle school student, Jung-Eun practices cartwheeling in gym class at school but finds it difficult to succeed. Hoping to impress her crush, she continues to practice cartwheeling. In addition to the description of Jung-Eun’s experience of puberty, her first love, friends, and family. The film shows remarkable directing as each situation is carefully curated to create focus and humor. The film also premiered at Busan International Film Festival.

EVREN’IN SONU (Turkish) : It’s Evren’s 18th birthday, the day he will inherit the family fortune. But Evren has other plans. Despite both his grandmother and the family lawyer trying to give him a sense of direction in his life, his only goal is to prepare for the end-of-year talent show at his high school. The story will take you by surprise towards the end with Evren’s life choices.

NODE (Turkish) : This is the story of those who live on an island in the middle of a lake. In the movie which tells that life—even during childhood, youth, and old age—does not change for this island and its residents, the time is depicted as a static phenomenon. The island never changes; no one leaves/can leave there even though years show them the reality called “death”.C

Check out these films on Tata Sky ShortsTV, Airtel ShortsTV, ShortsTV Active on DishTV &d2h. It is also available on Amazon Prime Video Channel and Airtel Xstream App.

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Amazon Prime Video is watched in 99% of India’s pincodes, significantly expanding ShortsTV’s digital footprint in the country. Prime members, who already enjoy the latest and exclusive Bollywood movies, Amazon Originals, regional movies, and more, can now access the world’s leading short film channel alongside a specially curated on-demand short film library of over 4,000 titles. From star-studded, internationally acclaimed films by The Academy Awards, Cannes, BAFTA, and others, to the movies produced by international, independent, and local Indian filmmakers, ShortsTV offers a complete binge-watching experience. The service features multilanguage short films across English, foreign language, and local Indian languages, including Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu.

Carter Pilcher, Chief Executive, ShortsTV, said, “ Short films are India’s cauldron of creative energy, with some of the world’s most surprising and interesting movies emerging in what can only be described as a post-Bollywood revolution. We are thrilled to join with Amazon Prime Video to bring these ground-breaking films to audiences across the sub-continent on the Prime Video platform. Our goal to bring the short film revolution to every hamlet in India is one step closer.”

“This partnership with Amazon Prime Video aims to reach a new set of highly engaged viewers. Our service will provide viewers with flexibility to watch their favourite shorts anytime, anywhere. Our strategy is to continue partnering with the top content aggregators in India and worldwide to present the largest selection of short films to our viewers,” added Tarun Sawhney, President – Asia, ShortsTV.

Further, Chaitanya Divan, Head Prime Video Channels said, “We are excited to bring even more selection to our Prime members in India with the launch of Prime Video Channels. As consumers consume more content on-the-go and on their mobile phones, there has been increasing interest in short-form content in India, especially high quality short-films. We are happy to collaborate with ShortsTV and provide access to their deep library of short films from across the globe to Prime Members, with add-on subscription. Consumers can select, subscribe and enjoy their favourite short-form content all within the Prime Video app and website.”

With its unlimited streaming of the latest short movies and TV shows, ShortsTV in India features critically acclaimed stars such as Kajol, Rajkumar Rao, Shweta Tripathi, and others. In addition to an enviable selection of short films, the service also features various segments on local film festival coverage, film school vignettes, ‘making-of’ features, and interviews with directors, actors, and other leaders in the industry. ShortsTV is also available on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain.

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BEST DAY : This short highlight a special bond between father and daughter. After missing his surprise birthday party, a father tries to win his daughter over by spending a whole day with her at the beach, promising her the best day of her life.

DEATH RUN : This exciting short is centred around Three thugs who pull off a diamond heist. The dice of conceit and treachery are the cast. As the thieves double-cross each other, the question remains who will get away with all the loot?

KATHAKAAR : The versatile actor Piyush Mishra will be seen as an old theatre projectionist in this interesting short. Struggling with what to do with his life, he one day narrates a story and becomes the favourite storyteller in the village.

EKAKI : Set in Mumbai, ‘Ekaki’ is a touching tale of solitude and moving on in life. Watch to see what happens when Sugandha’s life intersects with Junaid’s.

ShortsTV will also air over 100 short films made by filmmakers who participated in the American Film Institute Conservatory’s educational programs thanks to a new licensing agreement made with the film school. Among the titles are short films with big Hollywood stars like “Wild Horses” starring Brooke Shields and Mireille Enos as well as “Interstate” starring Gina Rodriguez.

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The Intervention (Available on Tata Sky, Airtel TV, Dish TV & D2h) – When is the right time to intervene in a conflict that is not your own? How do you get involved, and why? Intervention explores this theme against the backdrop of the rivalry between two brothers pivotal to an Athletics team training for the approaching School’s Cup in the UK.

League of Legends (Available on Airtel Xstream) – The secret organization League of Legends consists of legendary soccer players who select young players to give them the chance to prove their talent through a secret test. Two young men, Lenny and Edward, are invited to participate and play a duel against each other. In a remote factory, they discover what it is all about: passion and love for the game.

Kavi (Available on Airtel Xstream) – Kavi is a boy in India who wants to play cricket and go to school, but instead, he is forced to work in a brick kiln as a modern-day slave. Unsatisfied with his fate, Kavi must either accept what everyone is telling him or fight for a different life even if he is unsure of the outcome.

Equestrianism (Available on Airtel Xstream) – A short documentary film on a misunderstood unique sport called Equestrianism. It is a must-watch short around the Olympics.

The Heeler (Available on Airtel Xstream) – Ty Cooper is forced to find a heeler when his partner and mentor Roscoe is unable to compete in the World Series of Team Roping. This drama features Oscar winner J.K. Simmons.

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One of the most incredible films on the list is Sandhya. The film narrates the story of a 55-year-old lady who yearns for personal and financial independence even at her age and has not given up on her battered desire of being a teacher. This film is a Women International Film Festival Winner.

Another enlightening film is Jane, which is a winner of the Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival. The film is about a young, curious girl from a lower-middle-class family who tries a menstrual cup for the first time. Due to a lack of awareness and taboo, she is unable to talk to anyone about her experience. The list also includes The Unsung Heroes, a film based on ambulance drivers’ life and their service to the public and nation. This must-watch film is a Satyajit Ray Film Festival winner.

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Inseparable : Starring the talented actor Benedict Cumberbatch, Natalie Press, and Dylan Byrne, the story revolves around a young dad who discovers he is dying. He calls his estranged twin brother Charlie- a day-drinking gambler, and as they reconcile, Joe gives Charlie a chance to make a fresh start. This acclaimed short film has a truly enigmatic ending.

What Time is it There : Two lovers separated by time decides to travel and come together on a dream island, which is beyond the concept of time. This short film co-directed with Sriram Raja was the Official Selection for Kosovo Fer Film Festival 2016.

A Pornographer Wooes!

This seven-minute short comic and romantic film is about a man on holiday who attempts to seduce his wife by writing her a pornographic poem, despite his mother-in-law and children’s constant attention.

Enjoy these romantic short films on Tata Sky ShortsTV, Airtel ShortsTV, ShortsTV Active on DishTV & d2h.

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TAILING POND, Sunday 13th June, Tailing Pond is the movie of the month! Featuring Cynthia Nixon, this Indian documentary short is about the effects of uranium extraction on the health of the people of Jadugora, whose human rights are being violated. The movie had a successful run at many film festivals and was a part of Oscars entries from India.

GLORIA, Sunday 20th June, A film by Robbe Maes, Gloria, is about a nine-year-old girl who receives a cardboard city from her dad. Soon the city comes alive in her imagination and takes her on an adventurous ride. As the story forwards, she encounters the harsh reality of life.

BAVA MARADULA, Sunday 27th June, Bava Maradalu is a 22-minutes long Telugu short film about Rajesh and Tejaswi. A one-sided love story about the reunion of this couple, the story escalates as Rajesh struggles to express his love for Tejaswi.

ALISHA, Saturday 19th June, This Filmfare nominee starring Yahya Bootwala and Sainee Raj, is a story of childhood crushes meeting after years. The film highlights various suppressed emotions through a very normal conversation between a guy and his childhood crush. What will their reunion lead to?

TINDEY, Saturday 5th June, Starring Adah Sharma, Rajesh Sharma & Ashwini Kalsekar, this 20-minute short by Seemaa Desai teasingly winks at the trends of dating apps, their dangers, the bitter-sweet dilemma of a middle-aged married man, and the cliché mindset regarding marriages. The movie is a Filmfare Award nominee.

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The School Bag – Available on Tata Sky, Airtel TV, DishTV & d2h

The bond between a mother and her son is indeed a special one. It was the same between Farooq and his Ammi, played by Rasika Duggal and Sartaaj. They reside in the small town of Peshawar, Pakistan. Farooq, a child with a simple demand, wants to meet his father, whom he had not seen for long as his birthday gift. But his mother did not know how on earth she could fulfill her child’s plea because his father had abandoned them for another woman. Unknown to Farooq, something is waiting for him on his birthday.

Methi Ke Laddoo – Available on Tata Sky, Airtel TV, DishTV& d2h

With a strong cast of Zarina Wahab Akanksha Singh and Anjali Barot, the film is about two sisters who are opposite. Sometimes jealousy can creep in over issues that are not in our hands, but thank god for Indian mothers, who have a dish for every occasion and a solution to every problem. This light-hearted drama will take you on an emotional rollercoaster.

Jai Mata Di – Available on Airtel Xstream

Featuring the mother-daughter duo, Supriya Pilgaonkar and Shriya Pilgaonkar, the film is a typical Mumbai muddle. Anu (Shriya Pilgaonkar) and Suraj (Shiv Pandit) are a couple in love but not yet married. Their pragmatic broker advises them to pose as siblings to convince the housing society’s chairman to rent them an apartment. The task is completed by Anu’s mother (Supriya Pilgaonkar), who spins a wonderful tale that melts the chairman’s heart.

Maa – Available on Airtel Xstream

This film features your favorite on-screen mother NeenaKulkarni, along with the handsome actor Dino Moria. Maa is about a struggle between a woman and her elder son regarding the treatment of her younger son’s addiction. The short film explores many facets of motherhood as well as of right and wrong.

Mothers and Daughters ‘Chhoti’ – Available on Airtel Xstream

Mothers & Daughters – ‘Chhoti’ is based on a mother-daughter relationship featuring the real-life mother and daughter, Lillete Dubey and Ira Dubey. Working together for the first time, this film is extremely special as they show the paradoxes that go into making the most special bond that exists. Chotti is a beautiful exploration of a mother-daughter relationship that portrays how dynamic, fiery, and endearing a mother-daughter equation can be.

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After successfully establishing its network across India, #ShortsTV, the first and only global channel dedicated to short films, enters into Nepal in partnership with the leading #DTH platform #DishHome and the cable TV operator #SimTV. With this partnership, ShortsTV becomes the first ever curated platform for short stories and films in Nepal, providing over 900 hours of unconventional and captivating short format stories.

ShortsTV’s library of short films includes international finds like Skin, Bear Story, Friend request pending, Henry, Inseparable, Shackled, The Voorman Problem, Swimsuit 46 and others. It also includes some of the most popular Indian short films starring Bollywood celebrities like Kajol, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Rajkumar Rao, Nasseruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff such as Chutney, Ahalya, Shunyata, Devi, Rogan Josh, Zahida, Carbon, Uss Din among others.

The service will be available to all subscribers as part of the Basic Pack and will feature a promising line-up of 4000+ premium titles, including the best of Oscars, BAFTA & Cannes along with popular Indian Short films. Subscribers can look forward to an exciting mix of award winning and nominated short films covering a variety of genres including comedy, drama, thriller, mystery, crime and adventure amongst others in specially curated one-hour programming blocks. This premium offering will be available to subscribers as a linear channel on their television and the buddy mobile app of DishHome.

Commenting on the launch, Carter Pilcher, Chief Executive, ShortsTV said, “We are thrilled to enter Nepal with the leading distribution providers in the country – DishHome and SimTV and are confident that ShortsTV will be a huge success among the millennial audience and those who love movies. As viewing habits evolve, & time being a rare commodity, viewers are preferring complete storytelling in a short dose. As such, short films have seen a huge surge in popularity across the globe including in India. We are introducing our choicest shorts to the Nepal market and are ramping up the regional content on our platform. We are on a quest to further strengthen our presence in Asia and the entry into Nepal marks the second country in our Asian portfolio.”

Sharing his thoughts on the expansion, Tarun Sawhney, President – Asia, ShortsTV said, “With the recent digitization and boom in content consumption, storytelling has transcended language and geographical barriers and found audiences among people who truly appreciate good cinema. The same goes for short films. With the expansion of ShortsTV, we are introducing the world’s largest library of high-quality curated shorts to one country at a time and we are sure of the success that awaits shortbusters with our every next step.” 

Commenting on the partnership, Sanjay Raj Bhandary, CEO, DishHome said, “Today’s discerning viewer is constantly on the lookout for newer entertainment options and with our recent partnership with ShortsTV, we open doors to the best of short format entertainment from across the globe to our subscribers.”

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