PRESS
We are so incredibly proud to introduce our inaugural class of The Writer’s Room! This cycle we have two amazing rooms filled with talented, passionate South Asian writers.
“Aloo” dir. by Priya Kiran wa an official selection of the first-ever Focus Film Festival in New York City. The Focus FIlm Festival promotes an showcases storis from filmmakers of color.
“Dhabba Chaat” a podcast from Priya and Mridul – Two sisters who breakdown all things Indian & growing up in the Midwest. Listen on Spotify, iTunes, and Apple podcasts!
Watch our outreach member Kyle Tsang interview our assistant director Priya Kiran; along with conversations about filmmaking and Asian representation within the entertainment industry!
Priya Khanolkar visited PEO Chapter LZ, bringing with her vibration and enthusiasm.
Outside the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Film Center in New York City, warm spring weather greeted a long line of audience members, who gathered for the annual Fusion Film Festival competition screening. Currently in its 17th year, Fusion is New York University’s premier student-run festival dedicated to celebrating women in film, television, and new media.
Against the backdrop of the #MeToo and TIME’S UP movements, this year’s theme “Where Change Begins” will celebrate diversity and inclusion efforts and honor the artists and storytellers changing the entertainment industry.
Q&A with with star and co-writer of Jennifer Reede’s new film “Signature Move”, Fawzia Mirza. Moderated by Fusion Co-Directors Priya Khanolkar and Rachel Lambert. This event marks the opening of submissions to Fusion Film Festival, NYU’s premier student-run film festival promoting the works of women in film, TV, and new media.
Priya Khanolkar, a 2015 graduate of Keokuk High School, recently received word that her film, “Eleutheromania,” will be shown on Nov. 19th at the first National Communication Association Film Festival in Las Vegas.