In a country where romance and action dominate the box office, filmmaker and festival founder Sapna Bhavnani has been quietly — and fiercely — building a space for witches, spirits and the strange. Dressed almost invariably in her signature gothic black, striking tattoos and an unapologetic edge — she looks every bit the high priestess of the cinematic coven she has created. The sixth edition of the Wench Film Festival (February 19-22 in Kolkata; February 26-March 1 in Mumbai) is not just another genre showcase; it is a statement of intent.