Pearl Malik

Pearl Malik is a 20 years old girl pursuing a Bachelor's in Film and Television Production at The University of Southern California. She is hugely passionate about film making and feels strongly about the importance of mental health awareness. A few of Pearl's short film projects are below. Take a look:

• The Boy's Room
  
  https://bit.ly/37c10HV
  
  Suraj is a city boy who comes back to the village to visit his best friend, Sachin. But he is faced with a problem: public defecation. As the film progresses, Suraj is not only fed up but also embarrassed by doing his "job" with the fear of being seen. He wishes to go back to the city until Sachin finds the ultimate solution to his best friend's worries and embarrassment.
  
  Award: Calcutta International Cult Film Festival- OFFICIAL SELECTION/ BEST DEBUT FILMMAKER in 2018.
  
  • You Turn
  
  http://bit.ly/2Ak6kgk
  
  Living in a city where women challenge all odds and are often faced with unfamiliar situations, I decided to reflect the emotional and mental turmoil of a young, independent woman whose car breaks down on a deserted street at an oddly hour of the night.
  
  Award: Los Angeles Film Awards OFFICIAL SELECTION/ HONOURABLE
  MENTION MICRO FILM in 2018 and Top Shorts OFFICIAL SELECTION/ BEST MICRO FILM in 2018
  
  • Her Monologue
  
  http://bit.ly/2BdUf9W
  
  Through this short film, I tried to capture the daily struggles that an adolescent girl has to go through to survive.
  
  • The Last Puff
  
  https://bit.ly/2SfEWId
  
  A short film about a girl in her early 20's who is contemplating suicide but gets distracted by a cigarette.
  
  
  • 'Delhistan':
  
  https://bit.ly/39i3HZO
  
  I observed Delhi transition from day to dark in a myriad of colours and moods. Hence I was inspired to move around with my iPhone to capture the pulse of the city.
  
  • "Abhinandan Education and Welfare Society".
  
  https://bit.ly/39i3HZO
  
  This film highlights the plight of children who live alone on the train stations, who are often forced into criminal activities or don't have a family. A documentary-style short film was used by the NGO's to spread awareness, and raise funds for their organisation.
  
  
  She has interned with the India Today Group, SchoopWhoop Private Limited, Cinestaan Film Company and Leoburnett India-advertising company to gain exposure at different levels. She also worked on Habitat International Film Festival in the summer of 2017.