Director Karishma Dev Dube says she first approached her short film Bittu from a space of anger, but she eventually decided to anchor the story in friendship and in her own childhood. Bittu is among the 10 films shortlisted in the Best Live Action Short Film segment of the 93rd Academy Awards. I never forgot that.”The director wanted Bittu to be devoid of an exploitative gaze. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karishma Dev Dube (@k.devdube)Once in India, Dube found the perfect location for Bittu in Koti, Dehradun. While she had an instant connection with the children, Dube had to work hard to gain the trust of the adults in the community.

Source: Indian Express February 25, 2021 15:56 UTC