3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "The Culprit" from Germany, Directed by Michael Rittmannsberger.

"The Culprit" is the story of a young man who is accused of a crime. He confesses and doesn't show a sign of regret. On the contrary - the young man seems to be proud and fully convinced of what he did...

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Feature Film "Stubborn Boy" from Germany, Directed by Moritz Krämer.

"Stubborn Boy" is the story of people of this remote village in the Black Forest don’t talk much, but when they do, it’s in the Alemannic dialect. Hanna (21) has travelled far to work here. She shovels manure, milks cows and tries to cope with the farmer, Uwe Kiefer (39). Rather than sell his milk, he pours it down the drain. The villagers condemn him for continuing the milk strike. Both his 
marriage and his finances are on the rocks. As Hanna becomes more involved in Uwe’s troubles, it seems she may be his only hope. But that’s not why she came here. In the neighboring town, she spies on a small family — and then Uwe finds her out.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "SRY BSY" from Germany, Directed by Verena Westphal.

"SRY BSY" this digital 2D animation is about obsessions, compulsions and the pressure of keeping up with the challenges of modern working life. By combining a dark sense of humor with absurd elements, sry bsy is amusing and disturbing at the same time.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "The Cabinet Decision" from Israel, Directed by Mayan Engelman.

"The Cabinet Decision" is the depiction between Israel and Palestine, two entities competing over their one beating heart. Will they both survive?

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "SPARROWS AND SNORKELS" from Switzerland, Directed by Elena Brotschi.

"SPARROWS AND SNORKELS" is the depiction of characters meeting Ivan meets Paolo, little Jonas meets Ida, another Jonas meets Sandra and Annina meets Jonas – in july, at a campsite by the river.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "The Book Artist" from Germany, Directed by Christine Nippoldt.

"The Book Artist" is the story the aspiring artist Robert Nippoldt has a vision: He wants to make a book. It shall be bright and bold – and bring him wealth and glory. Quickly, the publisher is won over and the artist is able to begin his work. Has he bitten off more than he can chew? The true story about the creation of an award-winning book.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "Sisters" from Germany, Directed by Oliver Haug.

"Sisters" is the story about two sisters. Maria's thoughts are obsessed with revenge. Her caring sister Karin is the only person, she can turn to in her despair. Together the two women forge out a daring plan, in hopes of finally finding their peace.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "THE LOVE TO END ALL LOVE" from Germany, Directed by Konstantin Ferstl.

"THE LOVE TO END ALL LOVE" is the story of Love and Loss.What to do when love ends? From a train ride through Siberia and North Korea, director Konstantin Ferstl returned home with a frozen left hand and this film poem on love and loss, heart tones of the Old World: The Love To End All Love.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Feature Film "SMAJL" from Kosovo, Directed by Philipp Majer.

"SMAJL" is the story of a migrant worker in Germany. The documentary tells the story of Smajl.A story of homesickness and home, of conflicts with his children and the dream of a patriot.In 1970, Kosovar Albanian Ismajl "Smajl" Hoxhaj only came to Germany to buy a tape recorder. But it is only now — more than 40 years later — that he left Germany to go back to Kosovo as a pensioner. In the 
meantime, he has bought many tape recorders, started a family and, as a political activist, fought passionately for the independence of Kosovo far from his actual home.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "The Beach Boy" from Singapore, Directed by Hannes Rall.

"The Beach Boy" is the story about two star-crossed lovers in ancient Vietnam. Baeed on a traditional folk tale and adapted for animation in a style inspired by local Asian art styles.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "YOU DREAMT YOU WERE HAPPY" from Germany, Directed by Ivana Skrabalo.

"YOU DREAMT YOU WERE HAPPY" is the story of Blanka, who has money problems, so she flees from her apartment and goes about her routine – she goes to a humiliating casting, kisses a boy she doesn’t love and visits her estranged parents. She meets an older man who takes her to his luxurious home. Looking around, she notices a gun on a window sill.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "Winter" from Germany, Directed by Lina Roessler.

"Winter" is the story of Ten year old Farzin and his little sister Gita try to make sense of their mother’s passing and their new home in Canada shortly after the Iranian Revolution in the early 1980’s. For the children, the revolution itself, how and why their mother passed away, and their families religious beliefs or lack thereof are never fully brought to light. These issues belong to the “real world” of grownups, and exist as a subtle backdrop to the inner life of the children- one they must struggle to comprehend and make sense of, all on their own. Upon discovering snow for the fist time, Farzin and Gita use their imagination to create what unfortunately, cannot be true. In doing so, they uncover the harsh reality between truth and imagination and with this loss of innocence, begin their journey out of childhood. Winter is the second in a series of short films titled “Little Whispers”, examining the unique ability children have to use imagination in bearing harsh realities.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "THIRST FOR LIFE" from Germany,Directed by Michael Siebert.

"THIRST FOR LIFE" is the story of Yaya, a pregnant white woman, has been attacked by two men. Her black friend Emeka had to witness everything without being able to help. A third man pushed him to the ground and degraded him. Yaya loses the unborn. She falls into a pit of self destruction and doubt. Will Emeka be able to catch her and lead her to a loving life? Or will he lose her, too?

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "WOLVES" from Germany, Directed by Juliana Neuhuber.

"WOLVES" is the story A family displaced by war is travelling through the countryside when they are ambushed by highwaymen. The bloody encounter takes an unexpected turn when one of the robbers recognizes the father as an old brother in arms, and forces his daughter into a life and death decision.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "Baeutifull" from India, Directed by Surendra Waskar.

"Baeutifull" is the story that advocates hopefulness signified by an ink pen & a piece of paper potrays Being human, one can make mistakes. And that’s inevitable.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "Tanga" from India, Directed by Arpita Das.

"Tanga" is the story of a young tanga puller from the 'city of joy', who faces a strange problem. He could not do a simple thing that the world around him does so easily. They try to make him understand the hard truths of life. But, does he understand? Does he learn to celebrate life, instead of complaining about it?

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "DISSOCIATE" from Italy, Directed by Theja Rio.

"DISSOCIATE" is the story of a mentally unstable person 'Roy'. Roy is standing in front of a shattered glass door, looking out. A man walks past the glass door outside and  from a distance the two share a glance.The doctor comes inside the house and Roy and the Dr. meet. A few exchanged glances and the Doctor hands Roy a knife stating 'This will cure you'. Roy exits the room and cry of anguish could be heard from the other room. Roy appears to be stabbing someone and leaves the body of the victim on the floor,  but Dr. Scheiffer is nowhere in sight.Dr Scheiffer's bag and hat remains on the table. Roy re-enters the room, but has now appeared to have stabbed himself. Roy is heavily injured and is barely walking and later starts crawling. The body that Roy seemed to have stabbed awhile ago is no where in sight as a struggling Roy crawls away in anguish and pain.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Feature Film "TREPPE AUFWAERTS" from Germany, Directed by Mia Maariel Meyer.

"TREPPE AUFWAERTS" tells a three generation story: The fateful past of the grandfather and its dysfunctional impact on the life of his son and grandson. A story about loyality, hope and pursuit of happiness...

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "Underpressure" from Germany, Directed by Lilli Schwabe.

"Underpressure" is the story about Clara, an aspiring gynecologist, is enthusiastically supporting her patients, no matter if they are bringing a child into the world or are making the decision to have an abortion. At the same time, she is attempting to be a good wife and loving mother to her two little children. However, with the increasing pressures of daily life, her self imposed belief systems are beginning to falter, her duties in the clinic suddenly seem insurmountable and her family life is slipping away.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "The society" from Germany, Directed by Osama Rasheed.

"The society" is the story of Muhamad and Ahmed, two gay People, trying to live both Lives, in a society that does not accept homosexuality. Honest reactions and statements on a religious, traditional and barbaric society.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "ZU KLEIN FÜR DIESE WELT-TOO SMALL FOR THIS WORLD" from Germany, Directed by Keno Bültena.

"ZU KLEIN FÜR DIESE WELT-TOO SMALL FOR THIS WORLD" is the story of Anne and a strange boy. To enjoy the day, Anne simply wants to hang out in the park with her little sister. Lying on the grass, Anne realizes she is being watched by a slender boy, who has been following and drawing sketches of her. In addition, her ex-boyfriend would not stop bothering her about getting back together. Once the boy comes home, his alcoholic father starts bullying and debasing him while the boy remains silent. When his father is done, the boy hangs up his drawings of Anne on the walls of his room. The next day Anne is found in the park yet again. When the boy starts drawing her, she decides that it is time to confront him about his impertinence. But again, he remains silent and runs away until an empty park bench strikes him. Memories of a conversation with his older brother come up, who tries to explain why he cannot accommodate his little brother. Using sign language, the boy gives vent to his frustration. His brother shows him a photograph of his new girlfriend, Anne. He asks him to make a drawing of her. The boy takes the photograph in his own hands and darts off, laughing, with his brother on his heels. In the middle of the fun chase, his brother gets hit by a car. A movement catches the boy’s eye and takes him back to the presence. Not far away, Anne is molested by her ex. The boy calls attention to him and gets into a fight with the ex-boyfriend. After he slams his pencil into his rival’s leg and brings him to fall, he runs away in fear, leaving Anne alone. Several days later, he leaves a note with all his drawings of Anne at her doorstep and asks for shelter. Anne agrees and lets him in.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "WE COULD HAVE, WE SHOULD HAVE, WE DIDN'T..." from Germany,Directed by David M. Lorenz .

"WE COULD HAVE, WE SHOULD HAVE, WE DIDN'T..." is a highly political and humorous story. One wintry Sunday evening. A German apartment. On television, the usual news about refugee disasters on the coast of Italy, in the kitchen Sushi is being stacked on a plate. An upper middle class couple is just getting cozy on the sofa, when the doorbell rings...A biting- and comedic chamber play.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "Work For One Day" from Germany, Directed by Rita Bakacs.

"Work For One Day" observes the daily routine at an official day labourers’ office in Berlin Neukölln.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "Tindog Tacloban - Rice Tacloban" from Phillipines, Directed by Archie Omega.

"Tacloban - Rice Tacloban" is a story that captures the spirit of survival and resilience of young citizen of Tacloban city in Philippines. Tacloban city was devastated by a powerful Typhoon Yolanda in November 2013. The survivors of this powerful Typhoon fought the tragedy with their sheer power of resilience to spring back to normal life. Their resilience is rooted in their collective action, optimism, faith in god and their love for life. This documentary narrates the story of a young man from Tacloban who lost all his family and everything he owned in Tacloban. He is cared and brought back to life by his friends by reigniting his love for Dance!

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "The Broken Window" from India, Directed by Shubham Sewaiwar.

"The Broken Window" is the story about an acquired obsession by a deaf, old protagonist, longing to meet his deepest desires.

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Feature Film "T" from Argentina,Directed by Juan Tauil.

"T" is a photo album treasured moments of artistic and territorial militancy transvestites activists struggling to be integrated into a state which by action or omission relegated to physical and discursive margins of society. This militancy, which flourished in the Argentina time when human rights acquired a fundamental importance, working in various trenches to restore economic and social peace to a group whose average life span was about 35 at the time of the shooting"

3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Short Film "Not A CCTV" from India,Directed by Ujjwal Basu.

"Not A CCTV" is a story of a frail old woman who is paralyzed from several stroke attacks, bedridden, even cannot speak. Only she can capture incidents by her eyes and store them like CCTV. Her near and dear ones commit their daily mischievous activities, like her son's weakness for the maid, her grandson cheats his father's signature in the Report Card, and her daughter-in-law's illicit relationship, in front of her by ignoring her. And there comes the climax of the story which vehemently announces that she is "NOT A CCTV."