Two Sinners: Indian Short Film Shines at Tasveer Film Festival

Indian short film Two Sinners has made India proud at the Tasveer Film Festival 2025, earning a place among Oscar-qualifying South Asian films. Directed by Sameer Zaidi and produced by Shivam Gupta, the film explores themes of guilt, redemption, and moral dilemmas, and has now taken a step closer to the Oscars.

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Indian short film ‘Two Sinners’ recognized at Tasveer Film Festival, joins Oscar race

A Milestone for Indian Short Cinema

Director Sameer Zaidi expressed his happiness at the selection, calling it “a huge honor and validation for our creative approach.”
He shared,

“Being part of an Oscar-qualifying festival means our story and emotions have connected beyond borders. If Two Sinners makes it to the Oscars, it will be a proud moment for everyone who believed in honest storytelling.”

Zaidi explained that the film does not just raise moral questions but also portrays the emotional complexity of human nature — how guilt and redemption are universal emotions shared by all societies.

Producer Shivam Gupta: “A Proud Moment for Independent Filmmakers

Producer Shivam Gupta, who has consistently promoted independent cinema, described this recognition as “a victory for the Indian short film community.”

He added:

“Platforms like Tasveer bring our culturally rooted yet emotionally universal stories to the global stage. Two Sinners represents the new wave of Indian cinema — stories that are real, heartfelt, and beyond the boundaries of language or budget.”

According to him, if Two Sinners reaches the Oscars, it will mark a significant step forward for India’s independent filmmaking movement.

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Indian short film ‘Two Sinners’ recognized at Tasveer Film Festival, joins Oscar race

Praised by Filmmakers at FICCI

Earlier this year, at the 25th FICCI Frames, renowned filmmakers Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Shoojit Sircar appreciated Two Sinners for its honesty and emotional depth.

Sameer Zaidi said,

“When directors you admire acknowledge your work, it reinforces your belief in authentic storytelling. Their appreciation means the world to us.”

About the Film

Two Sinners is an emotionally charged narrative that delves into the human experience of guilt, morality, and redemption. The film aims to make audiences feel rather than just think — an aspect that sets it apart from conventional storytelling.

About Tasveer Film Festival

Held annually in Seattle, USA, the Tasveer Film Festival is among the world’s leading South Asian film platforms. It celebrates films that promote cultural understanding and offers selected works the opportunity to qualify for the Academy Awards (Oscars).

The inclusion of Two Sinners in this festival marks a defining achievement for the Indian short film circuit.

The Road Ahead

With its inclusion in an Oscar-qualifying festival, Two Sinners now stands as a symbol of India’s growing presence in global independent cinema.

Its creators — Sameer Zaidi and Shivam Gupta — believe that this recognition will inspire more young filmmakers to tell bold, emotion-driven stories rooted in truth.

“Cinema is now about human connection, not scale,” says Gupta.
“Two Sinners proves that even a short film can move hearts worldwide.”

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Indian short film ‘Two Sinners’ recognized at Tasveer Film Festival, joins Oscar race

Indian Short Film ‘Two Sinners’ Shines at Tasveer Film Festival, Joins the Oscar Race

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A Milestone for Indian Short Cinema

Producer Shivam Gupta: “A Proud Moment for Independent Filmmakers

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Praised by Filmmakers at FICCI

About the Film

About Tasveer Film Festival

The Road Ahead

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