When the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to be sheltered at home, some of the artists I know came up with the interesting question. “Can art, especially filmmaking transcend the limitations forced upon us?” RUINS is an experiment and exploration to answer this question. Writing the story was the easiest part, however production raised its own challenges. This feature film was shot over 6 months during the COVID lockdown period, with all 6 characters shooting from the safety of their home. The biggest blessing I had was the spirit of our crew who were enthusiastic about the whole idea. They wholeheartedly decided to learn and adapt. RUINS is a statement – Come what may, human spirit will rise above the challenges and limitations to express our imagination and craft stories in the artform we love – Cinema.