Developed concept that culminated into a verbal and visual pitch reviewed by industry experts as part of a highly selective cohort of scholars at the Gotham's Film & Media Career Development Program.

Official selection at the New York Lift-Off Film Festival

2024 film "Anatomy Of A Healer".

Official selection at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF)

2025 Film "Color of God"

Official selection at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto (Canadian Screen Award Qualifying)

2025 Film "Color of God"

Official selection at the New York Shorts International Film Festival (Canadian Screen Award Qualifying)

2025 film "Color of God"

Official selection at the Orlando Film Festival 2025 (Florida Premiere)

Selected as one of the first ‘First Run Fellows’ as part of First Run Feature's emerging talent incubator pipeline. Scroll to "FRF Fellow Spotlight" to read more.

Interviewed by Frontrunner Magazine - January 2026 - An independent, artist run magazine in NYC.

Official selection at the CineYouth Festival by ACADEMY AWARD®-QUALIFYING Chicago International Film Festival.

2025 Film "Color of God"

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