Uttera Singh's feature film debut, "Pinch," which she stars in and produces, narrates the humorous yet poignant story of an aspiring travel blogger who faces assault at a Hindu festival. Inspired by a childhood anecdote, the film blends dark comedy with serious themes of trauma and grief, illustrating the absurdities of life. Initially intended as a short, it evolved into a full-length feature with the collaboration of cinematographer Adam Linzey. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, garnering attention for its unique storytelling and exploration of complex societal issues surrounding women's experiences.
"My job is done," Singh tells MovieMaker. "I was trying to tell the story I wanted to tell and people can take what they want from it. For some people it's healing."
Pinch revolves around an aspiring travel blogger named Maitri (Singh) who, after facing assault, takes matters into her own hands in a darkly comedic fashion.
Initially planned as a short, 'Pinch' became a full feature after the film's cinematographer and co-writer Adam Linzey hopped on board.
Singh highlights that life is absurd, finding humor in pain, and believes it's essential to explore the power dynamics of trauma in storytelling.
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