Short Stories
Where India's storytellers share their vision and spark new conversations.
Short Story India is a creative initiative built to discover the next generation of storytellers — filmmakers, actors, DOPs, editors, and creators who dream of making their mark in cinema. Through nationwide short-film competitions (15–25 minutes), the platform connects emerging talent with brands, OTT platforms, and film festivals, offering real industry visibility and growth opportunities.
Powered by CastingVibe, one of India’s fastest-growing casting and talent networks, the ecosystem bridges new artists from Marathi and regional circuits to national and digital platforms. CastingVibe represents 100+ actors and creators, enabling professional casting, influencer collaborations, and exposure across TV, film, and web content.
Both platforms operate under the creative leadership of Liongaze Media Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai-based production and media company that has delivered acclaimed TV shows, branded content, and campaigns for networks like Zee Marathi, Zee Talkies, Zee Yuva, Zee Chitramandir, Zee Studios, Zee5, and Star Plus.
This ecosystem is founded and led by Harshit Mhatre, a media entrepreneur and PR strategist who has managed 110+ Marathi films and 80+ TV show campaigns, handled marketing for Planet Marathi, and built long-term collaborations across the entertainment industry. His experience and network continue to guide Short Story India’s vision — to build India’s Short-Film Revolution, where creativity finds its audienc
