Sylvester Fonseca

Movies

Kennedy
Director of Photography
An insomniac ex-cop who dwells in different circumstances looking for redemption. The ex-cop, who is presumed dead for a long time, operates secretly for the corrupt system.
Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat
Director of Photography
In London, a girl likes a boy a little too much. And, in a parallel universe, there's a boy who likes a girl. These two unrequited love stories, burdened by social status, caste, religion and inequality are breathlessly headed towards each other...two tragic love stories, one musical and an uncanny coincidence as told by the Guru of Love: DJ Mohabbat.
Dobaaraa
Director of Photography
In the 1990s, during a wild thunderstorm night, 12-year-old Anay dies in a road accident shortly after he sees his next-door neighbor committing a crime. Twenty-five years later, in a strange turn of events, on an identical stormy night, Antara finds herself in front of a TV set through which she attempts to save Anay’s life but her good deed causes a disturbing chain of unexpected consequences.
Kiss
Cinematography
At a preview theatre, a young filmmaker waits in the hope of getting his new sci-fi drama certified with ‘no cuts’ by the conservative men of the Indian Censor Board. The board finds a kissing scene in the film beyond the duration stipulated by official, orthodox rules. The filmmaker and board members argue, but when they enter the movie theatre to review the film, the laws of physics begin to disintegrate, sending these men into a world of chaos.
Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai
Director of Photography
A bank employee weighed down by her jobless husband's debts - and her own broken dreams - finds a secret source of seemingly unlimited cash in her home.
Children Of The Soil
Cinematography
A thought provoking short film on Indian farmers told through clay sculptures made from barren farms of the farmers who have committed suicide.
Ghost Stories
Director of Photography
An anthology of four short horror tales.
Manmarziyaan
Director of Photography
A spirited girl finds herself caught in a complicated love triangle while burdened with societal and familial pressures.
Lust Stories
Director of Photography
An anthology of four stories that sheds light on modern relationships from the viewpoint of the Indian woman.
Juice
Director of Photography
Manju Singh and her husband are hosting a get-together of families on a really warm night. Between the snacks, drinks and the laughs, something completely unexpected happens.
Island City
Director of Photography
A collection of three comic-dramatic stories set in Mumbai. The first is about a diligent office worker who wins the office 'Fun Committee Award', which entitles him to a whole day full of fun. He is most reluctant to leave the safety of his cubicle but he has to. Prescribed fun modules have to be completed and non-compliance is not an option... The second story begins with a domineering head-of-the-family, Anil, who is on life support. Seeking some relief, his family decides to buy a TV, which Anil had banned. Now every night the family plugs into a popular soap whose hero, Purshottam, is a man ideal in every way and they are smitten. Then suddenly, comes the news that Anil is better and may be home soon. Will they have to let Purshottam go?... The third one centers on Aarti whose repetitive existence is slowly making her more and more mechanical and numb. Deep inside ferments a disconnect and unease that she is unable to articulate to anyone.
Open Cafe v2.5
Cinematography
An old man ventures into the virtual world.