17th BIFFes 2026
Jan 29th - 06th Feb 2026
"Woman: Shared Sensibilities, A Collective Voice for Equality"
4 BY 4
4 BY 4
4 BY 4 is an evocative anthology film weaving together four powerful stories, each directed by a woman and brought to life by an all-women creative team. The film explores the emotional landscapes of women through narratives of love, loss, ambition, resilience, and transformation. From a mother’s quiet sacrifice that prompts reflection on identity and family, to journeys of self-discovery, betrayal, healing, and personal resolve, each story captures a distinct facet of the female experience. With intimate storytelling and compelling performances, the film presents a nuanced portrait of women navigating life’s defining moments, celebrating diverse voices across generations.
4 ಬೈ 4, ನಾಲ್ಕು ಮಹಿಳಾ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕಿಯರ ದೃಷ್ಟಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂಡಿಬಂದ, ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಮಹಿಳಾ ತಂಡದ ಆಂಥಾಲಜಿಕಲ್ ಚಿತ್ರ. ಪ್ರೀತಿ, ವಿಯೋಗ, ಕನಸು, ಧೈರ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಆತ್ಮಪರಿವರ್ತನೆಯ ಮೂಲಕ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ಆಂತರಿಕ ಲೋಕವನ್ನು ಅನಾವರಣಗೊಳಿಸುವ ನಾಲ್ಕು ಕಥೆಗಳು, ತ್ಯಾಗದಿಂದ ಸ್ವ-ಅನ್ವೇಷಣೆ ಹಾಗೂ ದೃಢ ನಿರ್ಧಾರಗಳವರೆಗೆ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಜೀವನದ ವಿಭಿನ್ನ ಅನುಭವಗಳನ್ನು ದಿಟ್ಟವಾಗಿ ಚಿತ್ರಿಸುತ್ತವೆ.
Producer(s) or Production Company:
Deepthi Murthy Iyer/ Stararama Fillum Productions Pvt Ltd
Screenplay:
Trupti Kulkarni, Meghana Jagannath, Chitra Parameswaran, Poojitha Prasad
Director of Photography:
Manohar Joshi
Editor :
Sophia Post Production
Music :
Dr. Deepti Navaratna
Trupti Kulkarni is an emerging filmmaker known for realistic and understated storytelling. Her shorts HEJJEGALU, DEAD END and HOW ARE YOU have screened at national and international festivals.
Meghana Jagannath is an aspiring director whose films SAMAYA and VAJRA explore themes of karma and human trafficking.
Chitra Parameswaran examines urban relationships and intimacy through films like PEPPERONI BLOOMS OF LONGING and SORRY BABU.
Poojitha Prasad is a filmmaker and author focused on womanhood resistance and reclaiming power with her feature NONE OF HER screening internationally.