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Browse 40 movies from Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films
An 18-year-old man visits an apparently conventional household. Therein, layer by layer, the husband and wife’s family stories begin to contradict one another—until things start to get spooky
Feb 2022
Sometimes you're too scared to say what you are facing, even to the ones closest to you.
Aug 2019
Former bartender George Batra awaits his lost love's return after 20 years, hoping to reunite at the bar where they met and parted. As he waits for their fated reunion, he uncovers what he left behind.
Mar 2025
Ahalya, set as a modern-day thriller, is an ode to a legend from Ramayana. The 14-minute-long film replays the deadly game of Gods, spinning a web of intrigue, seduction, desire and mystery between Gods and Apsaras. Ahalya is a deadly game you can’t escape.
Jul 2015
A comical story of an unfaithful man who believes he is the smartest of all.
Mar 2023
Conflicted love brings pain and turmoil. It leaves you with a feeling of despair. Watch Jiya Jaye, one such short film based on love that brings a smile and tears at the same time.
Sep 2017
The film smartly questions what people truly want and expect from their partners and the hidden agendas of people on dating apps.
Sep 2019
'Everything is fine' is a powerful short by #MansiNiraJain that will make you pause and ask your mother, "How are you?” and truly listen to her reply like you have never listened before.
May 2018
Roshni, a self defense instructor is clear on her objective- to equip girls with training to protect themselves and take on the world. Her life takes a drastic turn when her brother commits a crime. Will the sister follow the known path or will she take matters in her own hands?
Jun 2018
A transvestite prostitute gets locked in a room with an English teacher suffering from OCD. And so the plot begins. Watch this gripping short film about how they struggle in each other's presence.
Feb 2010
A married man and a married woman meet in a hotel room.
Oct 2016
Two people are unexpectedly reunited, has time changed their dynamic at all?
Jun 2021
A short film that has no words but a much deeper meaning. A short film that would take you back to your childhood. A short film that would stay with you for a long time. Watch it, like it., share it.
May 2014
A short film that's about brave women who overcome heartbreaking trials.
Jan 2017
Chutney is a short film written and directed by Jyoti Kapur Das. Produced by Tisca Chopra The stars Adil Hussain and Tisca Chopra in the lead.
Nov 2016
A story of an aged couple who even after spending years of togetherness is staring into an uncertain future. Watch this powerful short now to find out whether they sail through this storm or give up on each other.
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A tale of nine women navigating through an unusual sisterhood thrust upon them by circumstances.
Mar 2020
A short film exploring two stories about love, loss and reunion set inside a café in Kolkata, India.
Aug 2014
Inspired by Manto's soulful writing, Skin of marble is a poetic take on love and heartache.
Mar 2018
Our journeys are entwined, touching each others’ at the crossroads of life. This is a powerful film by Ankoosh Bhatt starring Kay Kay Menon.
Mar 2019