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Vouch and DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema present program of short documentary films as part of their Road to the Oscars Academy-qualifying initiative. Priya Kiran named as part of jury.
Featured in an interview with the Rickshaw Film Foundation leadership, Priya Kiran, Jaie Peshwaria, and Neil Thekdi discuss with Shor about the organization’s mission to empower South Asian filmmakers through mentorship, community, and industry opportunities.
1497, Rickshaw Film Foundation, and Bungalow Collective partnered to host a screening and live Q&A of Girls Will Be Girls at Film Forum in NYC. GWBG pushes the boundaries of South Asian cinema in a way that showcases the complexities of womanhood and empowers women of all ages.
Priya Kiran is cast as Queen Lana in High Seas, a new audio drama from Space Head Media.
Rickshaw Film Foundation and Bungalow Collective present FRAMES IN FOCUS: a showcase and celebration of the diversity of South Asian and diasporic storytelling through independent short films and live Q&A sessions moderated by Priya Kiran (RFF) and Keya Sexana (BC) at the Angelika Film Center in New York City. This sold out cinematic experience brought together roughly 200 creators, artists, and community patrons.
@bungalow.collective and @rickshawfilm amplifying voices and connecting communities of film professionals unlike anyone else… Frames of Focus couldn’t have been more inspiring
RFF partners with Outer Voice Records for NYC Chai stand, with performances by Sid Seth and Anvita Gattani.
The NYC Rickshaw team hosts Chai Stand Chat with casting director Mukesh Chhabra and actor Sunil Grover.
Rickshaw Leadership, Jaie Peshwaria (VP), Priya Kiran (VP), and Neil Thekdi (President) attends 1497’s First Annual South Asian Lodge at the Sundance Film Festival.
RFF VP, Priya Kiran, and Head of Community, Sruchi Patel moderate a Fireside Chat with renowned DP, Meena Singh (Wedding Season, The Tuba Thieves).
An exploration of how South Asian festivals have been portrayed in Western film and television, examining the difference between cultural spectacle and authentic representation.
On March 12th, 2022 the Casey the Frog team took over Village East by Angelika for a conversation about cancer, animation, and the art of creating an earworm so sweet it’s soothing.
Aloo dir. by Priya Kiran was selected for screening at the South Asian Film Festival of America as an Official Selection.
A profile of the founders of the Rickshaw Film Foundation, exploring how the organization is building mentorship, community, and opportunities to empower the next generation of South Asian storytellers.
Welcoming in our amazing writers for The Writer’s Room Cycle 2!
Meet The Writer’s Room Cycle 2 Room Leaders! We are incredibly grateful to welcome these fantastic people to the team!
Aloo dir. by Priya Kiran was selected for screening at the 12th Annual Chicago Film Festival as an Official Selection.
Aloo dir. by Priya Kiran was selected for screening at the Marathi International Film Festival as an Official Selection.
An examination of how Hollywood horror has often appropriated South Asian culture and imagery, advocating for authentic representation that places South Asian voices at the center of their own stories.
South Asian Productions is a multimedia company dedicated to the advancement and visibility of South Asian creatives by providing spaces to create content, collaborate, and shed light on the creative community.
Aloo dir. by Priya Kiran was selected for screening at the Goa Short Film Festival as an Official Selection.
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 was selected to screen at the Alternating Currents Film Festival.
Alternating Currents features 200+ performances across 40+ venues with a wide variety of music, comedy film and visual arts. It’s also the only bi-state, multi-city festival of its kind and Downtown Quad Cities’ annual opportunity to flex its creative muscle for the world to see!
The festival welcomes all with a unique and engaging experience that showcases our region’s best assets for visitors and residents alike.
Aloo dir. by Priya Kiran was selected to screen at the IFFSA Toronto – the largest South Asian film organization in North America, advancing the development, promotion and celebration of South Asian screen arts.
An exploration of how Family Karma challenged the South Asian adage “log kya kahenge?” (“what will people say?”), arguing that the cast’s willingness to share their lives marked a courageous step forward for authentic representation.
South Asian Productions is a multimedia company dedicated to the advancement and visibility of South Asian creatives by providing spaces to create content, collaborate, and shed light on the creative community.
Aloo dir. by Priya Kiran was selected for competition at the New Faces New Voices as an Official Selection, presented by the Des Moines Arts Festival.
Aloo dir. by Priya Kiran was selected for competition at the Interrobang Film Festival as an Official Selection, presented by the Des Moines Arts Festival.
Aloo dir. by Priya Kiran was selected to screen at the 2021 Iowa International Film Festival as an Official Selection, celebrating independent films from emerging and established filmmakers.
Aloo dir. by Priya Kiran was an official selection of the first-ever Focus Film Festival in New York City. The Focus FIlm Festival promotes an showcases stories 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!
Aloo dir. by Priya Kiran was a awarded an honorable mention at the 19th Annual Fusion Film Festival in New York City – A festival dedicated to celebrating women and non-binary creators in film, television, and new media.
Director, Casey Landman, goes on The Doctors to share her experience in the pediatric cancer ward changed her and launched Casey the Frog!
Casey the Frog is a children’s animated short in which a young, happy frog named Casey is diagnosed with a scary disease called cancer. As Casey learns more about what that means, she turns towards the community around her for strength and hope.
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.