Several film enthusiasts in the city of Bhubaneshwar, Odisha warmly embraced several independent films screened between 22 – 24 September 2023 during the fourth Indian documentary festival, in its second edition in a post-pandemic world. Just like its previous edition,1 this year, the Film Society Bhubaneswar (FSB) brought together filmmakers, artists, cinephiles and academics who volunteer and organise independent film festivals and screenings throughout the year.