"A powerful and stereotype-breaking look at the rebirth period of a man who seemingly had it all. "
Wrote, Directed, and Produced SONG, a dramatic short film.
This project was done in conjunction with UCLA and is being submitted to film festivals now.
Story: In a single moment, Indian-American man, Sai, defies convention and risks everything he built in his life to chase his long-lost dream of being a music producer.
"Authentic 90's throwback with hilarious characters, strong dialogue, and mastery of freestyle rap. "
Wrote The G.O.A.T., a full feature teen comedy screenplay.
Finalist in 13 global competitions, including Academy Nicholl.
Story: A gifted Indian teen rapper in the 90's, dealing with disappointing his family, has one night to finally face his nemesis in an epic rap battle in order to "up" his social status, impress his crush and become the Greatest Of All Time.
"A brown person’s GET OUT.
Food will never taste the same after this.”
Story: A group of foodies secure a reservation to the most mysterious and elusive restaurant in the world, secretly run by a brilliantly demented chef.
2018 Screencraft Horror Finalist
"Master of None meets This is Us. "
2018 Bluecat and Stage 32 Finalists
Story: Three multi-ethnically diverse friends, trying to chase their dreams, struggle with defining their identities outside of the cultural stereotypes.
"A hilarious and evocative hip-hop version of BALLERS"
2017 ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship Finalist
Story: A struggling but musically gifted blues artist with OCD fakes his way into the hip-hop industry as an anonymous rapper, only to have his secret identity revealed when he is accidentally unmasked.
"The Dairy Queen" & "The Johnson Mash"
Wrote 2 specs for TV sitcom Black-ish.
"The Dairy Queen" went second round at the 2016 Austin Film Fest (top 1500 out of 9100).
"The Johnson Mash" went finalist at ISA 2016.
Beta Planet: Rise
"A tech-fueled post-apocalyptic thrill ride!"
Wrote and published Beta Planet: Rise, a teen post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel.
Story: In 2031, Geon wakes up from a coma to a world he barely recognizes.
The planet is destroyed. His parents are missing. His arm is replaced with a biolimb. And the population has been brainwashed by C.A.R.E.
It's a lot to take in for a fifteen-year-old.
Contributing blogger at www.fuxable.com
100% Organic Grass-Fed Gangsta Shyit.
Story: An alter-ego collection of rantings about everything wrong with the world today.
"Loved the camera work, the haunting soundtrack, the ever-building sense of dread."
Wrote, Directed, Acted, Filmed, and Edited COVID-20, a dramatic short film.
Project has 8 laurels, 4 finalists in 2020.
Story: An experimental quarantine short film, using only a cell phone and drone, no cast, crew, or budget.
"A powerful and stereotype-breaking look at the rebirth period of a man who seemingly had it all. "
Wrote, Directed, and Produced SONG, a dramatic short film.
SONG has received 18 laurels so far in 2020, with wins for cinematography and directing.
Story: In a single moment, Indian-American man, Sai, defies convention and risks everything he built in his life to chase his long-lost dream of being a music producer.
"Authentic 90's throwback with hilarious characters, strong dialogue, and mastery of freestyle rap. "
Wrote The G.O.A.T., a full feature teen comedy screenplay.
Placed in in 23 global competitions, including Academy Nicholl.
Story: A gifted Indian teen rapper in the 90's, dealing with disappointing his family, has one night to finally face his nemesis in an epic rap battle in order to "up" his social status, impress his crush and become the Greatest Of All Time.
"A brown person’s GET OUT.
Food will never taste the same after this.”
A foodie thriller feature, GET OUT meets CHEF
Story: A group of foodies secure a reservation to the most mysterious and elusive restaurant in the world, secretly run by a brilliantly demented chef.
Screencraft Horror Finalist, Screencraft Adventure Finalist
"An Indian-American twist on INSECURE. "
A 30 minute comedy pilot
Story: Indian-American man, Naveen, navigates the modern dating world after a tough breakup, looking for lust, love, and everything in between, all the while giving us access to his and his dates' inner thoughts.
Diverse Voices top 10%
“An ethnic foodie lover’s dream”
A 30 minute dramedy pilot
Story: Indian-American female, Anika, quits her job at a well known food blog in order to dedicate herself to putting a lowly Indian chef and his cuisine and culture on the map, fighting not just for him and his delicious kachoris, but for the suppressed, marginalized, and ill-respected cultures of the world.
2021 ISA Quarterfinalist, 2021 Screencraft Comedy Quarterfinalist
"Master of None meets This is Us. "
A 60 minute dramedy pilot
Story: Three multi-ethnically diverse friends, trying to chase their dreams, struggle with defining their identities outside of the cultural stereotypes.
Bluecat Quarterfinalist, Sundance Episodic Lab 2nd Round
"A hilarious and evocative hip-hop version of BALLERS"
A 30 minute comedy pilot
ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship Finalist
Story: A struggling but musically gifted blues artist with OCD fakes his way into the hip-hop industry as an anonymous rapper, only to have his secret identity revealed when he is accidentally unmasked.
"The Dairy Queen" & "The Johnson Mash"
Wrote 2 specs for TV sitcom Black-ish.
"The Dairy Queen" went second round at the 2016 Austin Film Fest (top 1500 out of 9100).
"The Johnson Mash" went finalist at ISA 2016.
"A tech-fueled post-apocalyptic thrill ride!"
Wrote and published Beta Planet: Rise, a teen post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel.
Story: In 2031, Geon wakes up from a coma to a world he barely recognizes.
The planet is destroyed. His parents are missing. His arm is replaced with a biolimb. And the population has been brainwashed by C.A.R.E.
It's a lot to take in for a fifteen-year-old.
www.betaplanetbook.com
Contributing blogger at www.fuxable.com
100% Organic Grass-Fed Gangsta Shyit.
Story: An alter-ego collection of rantings about everything wrong with the world today.