Chavaa — Short Film (2024) Official Trailer
Chavaa — Short Film (2024). Runtime: 12 minutes. Language: Hindi
Written, Directed & Edited by: Gautam Chandra
Synopsis Chavaa follows an egoistic locksmith, desperate to escape his lowly status, who builds a carefully constructed life around a false identity. When he gets pulled into a robbery, that construction begins to unravel — and what's left underneath is a man whose morals are no longer where he thought they were. A gritty realist portrait of ambition, self-deception, and the quiet corruption of character.
How it was made
The feature-length screenplay was written in 2024. Before committing to a full production, we self-funded a 12-minute proof-of-concept short to test the world, the tone, and the central performance. The entire production was completed across three days with a core crew of six people — no studio backing, no external funding.
Recognition
— 3rd prize, World Film Festival at Cannes (Short Film category)
— 1st prize, Birsa Munda International Film Festival
What's next
Chavaa is now a feature-length screenplay actively seeking a producer. The short exists as a proof of concept — a demonstration of the film's world, tone, and potential at full length.
