SV Production Leh
DUTPA
The Movie Makers
A poetic drama set in the heart of the Himalayas, exploring the invisible threads of destiny and isolation.
(The Knot)
Written and Directed by: Tsering Wangdus & Tashi Dawa
Dutpa (The Knot)
A poetic drama set against the breathtaking stillness of the Himalayas. Explore the invisible threads of destiny and isolation in our latest short film, a cinematic meditation on heart and heritage in Ladakh.
The Silent Epidemic
In the windswept silence of the Himalayas, an elderly woman named Amma lives a life defined by a singular, obsessive compulsion: she ties intricate knots on everything she touches. From bags of grain to the ropes of her livestock, these knots serve as a desperate anchor to a past that is rapidly slipping away.
Every day, Amma maintains a silent vigil at the local bus stop, watching passengers depart for lives she can no longer reach. As she waits for a homecoming that never arrives, memories of her son and his family—who migrated to the city years ago—begin to bleed into her stark reality.
As the line between memory and isolation blurs, Amma’s meticulous knots become frantic and erratic. Dutpa (The Knot) is a haunting meditation on abandonment and the invisible toll of urban migration, capturing the silent tragedy of those left behind in the wake of progress.
Production Portfolio
Dutpa (The Knot)
In the windswept Himalayas, Amma anchors her fading past by tying intricate knots on everything she touches. As she keeps a daily, silent vigil at a bus stop for a family that never returns, her obsessive habit turns from meticulous to frantic. Dutpa (The Knot) is a haunting meditation on the "silent epidemic" of abandonment, capturing the invisible toll of urban migration on those left behind.
Thigspa (Last Drop)
"Last Drop" is a poignant short film about the last resident of a drying village clinging to his ancestral land. Through his emotional struggle and eventual forced departure, the film highlights the dire consequences of environmental neglect. A powerful call to action on sustainability and climate impact, it serves as a haunting reminder to protect our planet.
Shrinbu...
(I Killed the Virus)
"The deadliest plague isn't biological—it’s a thought."
While the world obsesses over masks and vaccines, a deeper epidemic spreads: the Virus of the Mind. Hatred and toxic ideologies are rotting humanity from within.
One discovers that the true cure isn't found in conflict but in selfless service to others. As he begins helping those around him, his mind finally clears, proving that compassion is the only way to truly kill the virus.
The "Laurel Wall"
Thigspa (Last Drop) Festival Laurels
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2nd Best Film Award at The Himalayan Film Festival 2023, UT Ladakh
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2nd Best Micro Short Film in the Indian category at Northeast India International Film Festival 2024
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Best Jury Mention Award at 16 International Film Festivals 2024 by the Jaipur International Film Festival Trust,
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The Best Short Film Award at The 5th Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF) 2025
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Best all genres Short Film at Tulum World Environment Film Festival 2025
Thigspa (Last Drop) Official Selections
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VÍANATUR Environmental Film Festival (October 1, 2024) - Selected
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Green Film Festival, Accra (September 19, 2024) - Selected
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Pune Short Film Festival (May 30, 2024) - Selected
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International Ecoperformance Film Festival (April 22, 2024) - Selected
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Chennai National Short Film Festival (November 16, 2024) - Selected
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16 International Film Festivals - Jaipur (August 21, 2024) - Selected
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Royal Cocoa International Film Festivals (September 30, 2024) - Selected
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Kerala Short Film Festival (March 18, 2024) - Selected
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Frome International Climate Film Festival (April 19, 2024) - Selected
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Cortomontagna - Premio Leggimontagna - Selected
Thigspa (Last Drop)
Special Recognition
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During the IV International Ecoperformance Film Festival (2024), Thigspa was selected by Professor Petra Kuppers from the University of Michigan to be featured in her EcoImaginations class. The film was also showcased in seven countries as part of the festival's international screenings.
In the frozen expanse of Eastern Ladakh, 15,000 feet above sea level, Kunzom has carried a silent trauma for two decades. When the man who raped her as a child—now a respected Community Head—is chosen to escort her daughter to school, Kunzom finally breaks her silence. Defying social stigma and community intimidation, she embarks on a gruelling journey to protect her daughter, finally surfacing a nightmare buried in the ice for twenty years. Written by Tashi Dawa Lo-Nishu is a haunting exploration of survival, descent, and the daring courage required to challenge a conservative society.
SV Productions is a multi-award-winning house dedicated to high-altitude storytelling. Its portfolio is led by the critically acclaimed film "20 Years" (Lo-Nishu), which swept the J&K Academy Film Competition taking Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress. The production house further cemented its reputation with "Wake Up," which earned the Second Best Film honor. On the global stage, SV Productions' cinematic vision was celebrated with an Official Selection in the International Section of the Ladakh International Film Festival (LIFF).
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