The Song we Sang

A 20-minute short film that has been traveling internationally across continents and festivals with 30+ official selections and 4

international awards.

About

Set over one night of Navratri- a traditional Indian dance festival, Alia and Krishna meet for the first time and spend the night walking the streets of Ahmedabad, having conversations, and forming an irrevocable attraction.

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Awards

IIFLA (Indian Film Festival Los Angeles) , 2021

Award - Best Audience choice short film.

Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, 2020

Award - Best Film - Indian Narrative Short

Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF-INDIA), 2020

Award -Best audience choice short film.

London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) June'20

Award - Special Jury Mention.

Nominated for the Iris Prize 2021

The only Indian short film to be nominated for the Prize

Featured

"The Song We Sang, directed by a young filmmaker, Aarti Neharsh, celebrates the beginning of a romance between two strangers. The short film is simple and sweet. It treasures and mourns its moments at the same time.”

- Nandita Das

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Selected in 30+ international festivals

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
London Indian Film Festival
Kashish International Queer Film Festival
IFFSA Toronto
Coalition of South Asian Film Festivals
Dharamshala International Film Festival
Out CT Film Festival
Honolulu Film Festival
Imagine India Film Festival Madrid
Tasveer South Asian Film Festival
ISFFI - International Short Film Festival Of India
Bangalore International Film Festival

and more...