This dynamic collection of AAPI short films celebrates the transformative power of art in all its forms. From dance and visual arts to music, performance, and creative activism, these stories showcase how artists use their craft to express ideas, challenge norms, and inspire change. Together, the films highlight the courage, creativity, and energy that fuel both personal expression and community impact.
When a perfectionist teenage Bharatanatyam dancer is denied her Arangatram (recital), she must realize that impeccable technique alone is insufficient, for only a lesson in gratitude and a reevaluation of her relationship with her mother will bring her dance to new heights.
Director Harshith Surya Kotni
Harshith Kotni, an Indian American Director, Writer, and Producer hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area and now based in LA, is a recent graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. With a focus on Line Producing and UPM roles, his notable achievements include work on the TV pilot "Marvin is Sorry," set to premiere at SXSW, and production coordination for Blink 182's "TURPENTINE" music video. Passionate about illuminating South Asian narratives, Harshith has seamlessly integrated his cultural heritage into various music videos, commercials, and short films. His latest narrative shorts, "Dreamline" and "Prematho," are currently making waves in the festival circuit. Through his projects, Harshith intricately weaves compelling storytelling with his deep love for his culture and upbringing, actively shaping his own creative path.
- Year01/14/2024 00:00
- Runtime0:11:38
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States, United States
- GenreDance, Drama
- DirectorHarshith Surya Kotni
- ScreenwriterHarshith Surya Kotni
- ProducerJulie Zhao
- CastMeghana Kumar, Kranthi Bayya, Deepakka Mahadevan
- CinematographerDirector of Photography: Samon Siripanichgon
- EditorRoxanne Kassapidis
- Production DesignJulie Zhao
- ComposerMarwan Ramen
- Sound DesignIto Choho
This dynamic collection of AAPI short films celebrates the transformative power of art in all its forms. From dance and visual arts to music, performance, and creative activism, these stories showcase how artists use their craft to express ideas, challenge norms, and inspire change. Together, the films highlight the courage, creativity, and energy that fuel both personal expression and community impact.
When a perfectionist teenage Bharatanatyam dancer is denied her Arangatram (recital), she must realize that impeccable technique alone is insufficient, for only a lesson in gratitude and a reevaluation of her relationship with her mother will bring her dance to new heights.
Director Harshith Surya Kotni
Harshith Kotni, an Indian American Director, Writer, and Producer hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area and now based in LA, is a recent graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. With a focus on Line Producing and UPM roles, his notable achievements include work on the TV pilot "Marvin is Sorry," set to premiere at SXSW, and production coordination for Blink 182's "TURPENTINE" music video. Passionate about illuminating South Asian narratives, Harshith has seamlessly integrated his cultural heritage into various music videos, commercials, and short films. His latest narrative shorts, "Dreamline" and "Prematho," are currently making waves in the festival circuit. Through his projects, Harshith intricately weaves compelling storytelling with his deep love for his culture and upbringing, actively shaping his own creative path.
- Year01/14/2024 00:00
- Runtime0:11:38
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States, United States
- GenreDance, Drama
- DirectorHarshith Surya Kotni
- ScreenwriterHarshith Surya Kotni
- ProducerJulie Zhao
- CastMeghana Kumar, Kranthi Bayya, Deepakka Mahadevan
- CinematographerDirector of Photography: Samon Siripanichgon
- EditorRoxanne Kassapidis
- Production DesignJulie Zhao
- ComposerMarwan Ramen
- Sound DesignIto Choho