Vayuvee Gupta

Forlorn

Type

Short Film (Drama)

Year

2025

Duration

12 min

Role

Writer-Director

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Synopsis

A runaway child meets a man in a park. Through their interaction, the film explores grief and perception from two contrasting emotional and psychological viewpoints.

Contribution

Wrote and developed the screenplay through 20+ drafts, incorporating feedback from actors, lecturers, and crew. Directed a crew of 20+.

The Chaos

First time directing a child actor. Dealt with a last-minute lead actor drop-out. Finding suitable locations and securing filming permissions proved difficult throughout pre-production.

Recognition

Not yet submitted to festivals.