Stage 2 Screen, a Kolkata-based creative agency and production house, hosted a remarkable evening of innovative storytelling on 20 January, at Gyan Manch.

The event, ‘In the Name of,’ unfolded as a compelling fusion of stage play and film, leaving an indelible mark on the minds of the audiences. It was a multimedia presentation by a team of visionary founders—Mir Rahemin Rahim, Eshayu Chakraborty, and Kemp’O’Brien—who envisioned an event that transcended traditional artistic boundaries. Their creative leadership propelled the agency into out-of-the-box storytelling by fusing a play and a film.

The evening unfolded with the stage play ‘We are Safe Here,’ where a talented ensemble cast, including Kemp O’Brien, Ayush Chakraborty, Sarbojit Dey, Shoaib Ahmed Mollah, Upamanyu Banerjee, Aniket Bhardwaj, Manish Roy and Zahid Hossain, delivered a performance that resonated with the intricacies of friendship, manipulation, and revelation. The narrative, expertly directed by Team Stage 2 Screen, explored the complexities of human relationships, offering a thought-provoking experience. It centred around the manipulation of two characters, initially friends, who later found themselves ensnared by an omnipresent narrator, until ‘The Son of Man’ came and revealed the truth.

Thereafter, the stage seamlessly transitioned into the screening of ‘Atash,’ a poignant film directed by Antara Raychaudhuri. Starring Mir Rahemin Rahim and Antara Raychaudhuri, ‘Atash’ embarked on an emotional journey narrating the love story of Devi and Sadiq. Against the backdrop of communal conflicts, the film underscored the tragic consequences of societal divisions. The powerful climax served as a rallying cry for unity and peace, challenging viewers to reflect on the senselessness of religious divides.

Sourav Dey served as the show’s director of photography, Subhadip Halder took on the roles of editor and floor director, Bikram Mondal contributed as the art director, and Rajesh Kumar Pathak and Amit Ghosh served as the sound designer and sound recordist, respectively. The vocals were skillfully provided by Subhamoy Dey Sarkar.

The ‘In the Name of’ event succeeded in transcending the boundaries of traditional artistic expressions by presenting a unique event. Its overarching theme of compassion and understanding left audiences inspired to embrace unity and peace.