Akansha Pradeep explores the colourful city market. This documentary brings out the exploitation faced by the hawkers in the busy city market area of Bangalore. There is always 'empty talk' from the government about better conditions for vendors. But paying an illegal rent or 'hafta' seems to be the way of life for these hawkers. (Click to Download)

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The porters or coolies are an essential part of any train journey in India. There was a time when getting a license 'badge' to work as a coolie was prestigious. Some of the coolies in this documentary worked with Amitabh Bachchan shooting for the hit film 'Coolie'. Since then life has changed. Gayathri Vaidayanathan takes us to meet the coolies on platform # 4 City station. (Click to Download)

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MG Road in Bangalore is a favourite hangout for many - pubs n bars, a great shopping haunt, food.... interestingly this 'cool' hangout has an equally cool history behind it. Almost every shop on MG Road has a story to tell. Shalu Yadav takes you on a walk down memory lane.... (Click to Download)

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Lasting Avenues
Director: Vineetha Athrey
Duration: 7 minutes, 21 seconds

Avenue Road is not your average road. As one of the oldest roads in Bangalore, it enjoys immense attention from shoppers wanting, a wide range, as well as quality items for a bargain.

But what is the story behind this road? The film captures the essence of this unchanging avenue, and explores why it is the poor man's shopping mall.

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Flashing Light
Director: Divya Sarah Gojer
Duration: 5 minutes, 15 seconds

This is the gripping real-life tale of two youngsters who show you a side of life you never thought existed. Flashing light illuminates addiction among indian, school-going kids. It is a documentary that will hit you full force from the very first frame. It will make you more observant of youth and the problems they face.

Yet, the place suffers. The documentary looks at the problems of not just the industry, but also the silk reelers who have to eke a living with meager funds, most of which are spent on healthcare.