Arthshila Patna’s upcoming Film Showcase features short films that delve into the various traditional and folk-art forms and lives based around them.

Chitrakathi:
This film traces the evolution of Chitrakathi, a folk form available in the Konkan area of Maharashtra, while revealing the transformation being brought about by modern life.
Run time: 18 mins | Language: English

The Cloth of the Mother Goddess:
This short film explores the stories and artistry of Mata-Ni-Pachedi, a traditional ritual textile art form. The words and work of artist Jagdish Chitara guide the viewer through the craft processes and contexts of his tradition.
Run time: 23 mins | Language: English, Gujarati

The Deep: Reflections on Warli Art:
This short film takes the viewer into the worlds of the Vayeda brothers, as they reflect on their work, Warli art, and journeying to distant shores.
Run time: 19 mins | Language: English, Marathi