Malti
2023
India / United States
16 mins
NYC Premiere
Short Film Competition
| Mrunal Mestri | |
| Mrunal Mestri | |
| Kankana Chakraborty (Malti), Andre Forrest (The Husband), Lakshika Nirmalanandan (Megha) | |
| Nudity |
A silent film that encompasses Malti’s constant back and forth between reality and illusion, after discovering her husband’s alleged affair.
About the Director
Mumbai native Mrunal Mestri started working as a writer and director at the age of 17. She pursued her MA in Film and Media Production from New York Film Academy and graduated in 2022. Her thesis film VOLER has garnered 12 wins and 15 nominations and her debut independent short MALTI has received 18 nominations and 6 wins across the globe. Her stories primarily dominate narratives around identity of a brown women, self love, and relationships.
Reviews
“Malti”: Like a Flower, it spreads Fragrance – Assam News, by Utpal Datta
Who is Malti? Trailer preview – NE Indie Broadcast, by Utpal Datta
Interviews
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Awards
2023 Mumbai International Short Film Festival (India) – Best Actor
2023 Nefvta Film Festival (India) – Best Director & Best Actor
2024 Best Shorts Award – Best Actor In A Leading Role
2024 Chalchitram Film Festival (India) – Best Director: Nomination
2024 Fest 5 International Short Film Festival (India) – Best Short Film & Best Acting
2024 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival – Best Experimental Short Film
2024 Indian World Film Festival (India) – Best Short Film, Critics
