What Men Do For Love (Short)

What men do for love is an exploration of the masculine ego at breaking point. A provocative, profane, yet tender piece amidst overwhelming unbridled testosterone.

Director:

Sai Karan Talwar

Producer:

Dustin Curtis Murphy

Production Company:

Kino Short Film

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Awards & Nominations

Long List Nominee: Best Live Action Short Film. The Oscars (2025)

Nominee: Best Short Film & Best International Short. St. Louis International Film Festival – Oscar Qualifying (2024)

Semi Finalist: Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival – Oscar, BAFTA & Canadian screen Qualifying (2024)

Remi Award Finalist: WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival – Canadian Screen Qualifying (2025)

Nominee: Best Short Film Drama & Best Actor Short Drama. Smodcastle Film Festival (2025)

Nominee: Best Short Film. The Romford Film Festival (2025)

Festivals

Official Selection: Brighton Rocks International Film Festival – BIFA qualifying (2024)

Official Selection: Unrestricted View Film Festival – BIFA qualifying (2025)

Official Selection: Sunrise Film Festival – BIFA qualifying (2024)

Official Selection: Capri Hollywood Festival (2024)