A cozy, feel-good short film dished out with humor, romance, and a dash of chaos—Pookie Pasta is a cinematic love letter to the silly, soft, and soulful moments that shape modern relationships. Produced by UMIDEYAS, this slice-of-life story follows a young couple as they navigate an impulsive kitchen adventure that turns into a heartwarming exploration of chemistry, comfort, and care.
Context
Pookie Pasta is designed for a digital-first audience that connects with authenticity and simplicity. Built around the idea that true love often lives in the most ordinary routines, the film leans into realism while maintaining a cinematic charm. With a limited set and cast, the focus remains on natural performances and emotionally charged subtleties.
Targeted toward young adults and couples, the film bridges the emotional and the entertaining—delivering a narrative that feels real, raw, and deeply relatable.
Details
Lead Roles: DRAGLEEOO & Sanjana
Director: Subham Talukdar
Producer: DRAGLEEOO
Executive Producer: Swapneel
Associate Director: Debango Paul
DOP: Tushar Karmakar
Editor: Debango Paul
Production House: UMIDEYAS Networks Private Limited
Involvement: Acting, Story Development, Production Supervision
Overview
The goal was to tell a complete and emotionally engaging story within a short runtime—using simple moments to evoke nostalgia, laughter, and warmth. From the playful eye-rolls to the quiet companionship, the project aimed to represent the modern couple’s everyday dynamic with nuance and charm.
Challenge
Capturing emotional connection without heavy dialogue or complex plot posed the biggest creative challenge. The team had to rely on visual storytelling, micro-expressions, and everyday realism to engage viewers.
◎ Build emotional tension through expressions and pacing
◎ Use food as both a prop and a metaphor for connection
◎ Convey storytelling through mood, not exposition
Solution
◎ Focused on character interactions and timing rather than scripted dialogue
◎ Used warm lighting, soft textures, and close framing to build intimacy
◎ Created a relatable storyline that mirrors real-life couple dynamics
◎ Developed a clean and cozy visual identity for social promotion
Results
Pookie Pasta received overwhelming love from its early viewers, praised for its relatability, chemistry, and understated storytelling. It became a conversation starter among young audiences about modern love, daily chaos, and the sweetness of shared silence.
The film solidified UMIDEYAS’ creative voice as a producer of soul-touching, narrative-driven micro-content and positioned DRAGLEEOO as a dynamic actor and storyteller with a deep understanding of emotional storytelling.