The format is simple. "You shoot a two-minute film based on the theme of the week, following lockdown norms, and send it to us. Every Sunday, I announce the week's challenge and on Mondays, I announce the winners of the previous week," shares Onir. Once the lockdown ends, the director of the overall best film will get to work on the production house's next project. Responses have been pouring in from across the world, he says. "What's lovely is that people wait for the themes. We also got on board guest judges like Sandhya Mridul, Amit Sadh, Hansal Mehta and Shakun Batra." So far, there have been themes like khidki, freedom, border and tomorrow. "The themes are a channel to provide context and ensure it's something that can be done in a closed space. But it's up to the makers to interpret it. It's interesting how makers are interpreting the themes to address issues like domestic violence," he adds.

One of Onir's favourite entries is a short by Puducherry-based cinematographer Jeremy Carroll. "His film was about a journey in a small boat and deals with the theme of the border between life and death. It is such a creative interpretation," says the director. His tip for participants:

"Don't fret about delivering a message through your film. Just tell a story you believe in."

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