Nimit Kaushik

In the late 1950s London, a saxophonist, when offered to play at the most prestigious venue in the city, slips down a spiral of existential thoughts about his future after the performance.

'Treadmill' is a short film drama set in a busy sportswear store in central London. Atlas, is a 30 years old sales advisor who has been working in the same position for quite a long time. His manager Harvey constantly humiliates his staff in front of clients, he is overly demanding and controlling, creating an abusive work environment. Eventually, Atlas will plot a way to get his manager fired but his lust for power will transform him into his much hated enemy.

In the future, prisoners who have been sentenced to death are given a final privilege of living their favourite dream when they are executed. The story follows Connor, an execution robot, who starts to question his job as a mere killing machine when he nears expiration.

In present-day Lucknow, Meera finds herself in a dilemma when she has to deal with her father who is completely oblivious to his fast-deteriorating health. She finally takes the leap, asks the tough questions, and complete silence ensues. The film immerses itself in the Sufi world with the use of Ghazals and Qawwali music.