Two Favourite Productions From MEDIA AWARDS
Two of my favorite productions from the Media Awards were short films by Diyari and Ragini. Both films stood out to me because of how skillfully the directors used a variety of media techniques to enhance their storytelling. One of the key aspects that really drew me in was their use of lighting. Diyari and Ragini cleverly played with high-key and low-key lighting, which gave their films a moody, mysterious atmosphere. This use of lighting wasn’t just for style—it really helped build a sense of tension and unease, making you feel the characters' fear or the lurking threat that was just out of sight.The sound design was another part that made their work shine. The sound effects didn’t just fill space; they intensified the scenes, pulling you deeper into the story. In Diyari’s film, for example, the moment a character opens a mysterious box, the sound swells in a way that makes you hold your breath, waiting to see what’s inside. Ragini used sound in a similar way—during a scene where