Bangalore: Poonam, a social short maiden production by Shilpi's Voice & Visuals and Epicreel, has been named the Best Short Film in 2020 at the 7th Art Independent International Film Festival in addition to the protagonists Ms. Meeta Vasisht winning the Best Actress and Rajit Kapur winning the Best Actor awards in the same competition.
Meeta Vasisht, the stalwart support of the cause who played the title role in the film said, "Receiving this 'Best Actress' award for the film 'Poonam' fills me with immense joy and gratitude towards each and every person in the team. I share this joy, love and award with each one of you. Thank you from all of us to the jury of '7th Art Independent International Film Festival 2020'."
Poonam is a simple and short story of two elders, who drifted away in the past, to fulfil social responsibilities. At an age when they were expected to be taken care of, they find themselves at a catch-22 crossroads, abandoned and alone. Quite relevant and prevalent in today's world when grown up children look to greener pastures and abandon their parents due to circumstances or pure neglect.
The objective of 'Poonam' is to spread the much needed awareness on what such elders go through and to ask their children to introspect and if possible, change the way, life goes on today.(UNI)