“I always wanted to work with a different concept of how people behave differently in the same situation,” said Samar Ali Warsi who won for Best Editing (non-fiction) along with Karan Singh for the film Things Missing (12.2 min) at the NFSA this year. He said, “I loved the film editing part the most; we used progressive techniques in it. It was a self-learning experience for my team and me and our hard work has finally paid off.”

A still from the film Makara

The short revolves around three directors who think differently and was made using the non-classical style of editing. The cinematography and sound was developed as the film progressed. “The fact that I had to face the camera was the most difficult task for me,” said Warsi. He advised the other directors to follow their heart and believe in themselves to succeed. “Apply your own style at work and you will win for sure,” Warsi added.