January 2024, Manam - Sandhya Chari
Music Video, 4 minutes. Position: Director / Cinematographer.
A narrative / performative music video depicting how bittersweet it is to reflect on a past relationship while being hopeful for the future.
May 2023, Talk About It - House of Asha
Music Video, 4 minutes. Position: Director / Writer.
A music video that depicts the intense emotional weight of having important talks with a loved one. The emotions are conveyed through interpretive dance and creative use of colored lights.
August 2023, Gave it All - House of Asha
Music Video, 2 minutes. Position: Director / Writer.
An abstract/experimental music video showing how a woman can possibly grapple with the emotion of giving everything to a relationship.
August 2023, Innocean Kia Promotion
Live Presentation. Position: Grip / Electric.
A live stream presentation of Kia’s new line of electric cars for 2024 displayed on stage at Monterey Car Week.
December 2022, Techsee Promotion
Digital Video, 5 minutes. Position: Grip / Electric.
A promotional video made for Techsee which specializes in CX and Augmented Reality.
April 2022, Dear Midnight
Short Film, 5 minutes. Position: 1st AD.
A narrative short film about a college student having a tough conversation with a family member. Created as part of a class in San Jose State University.
October 2021, Friends Unlimited
Feature Film, 90 minutes. Position: Producer / 1st AD.
In the near future, a new app was created: Friends Unlimited to hire companions. The film revolves around a woman who is scraping by as a full time professional friend and how she interacts with her clients.
September 2021, My Roots - Sandhya Chari
Music Video, 4 minutes. Position: Producer / 1st AD.
A music video revolving around empowering women from India, Pakistan, The Middle East, and the surrounding islands and showcasing how culture unites them.
September 2021, Prince of North Beach - Nobody’s Girl
Music Video, 4 minutes. Position: 1st Assistant Director.
A performative / narrative music video about how the artist manages to steal a very wealthy man away from his wife.
November 2020, Dalstrong Promotion
Digital Video, 5 minutes. Position: Grip / Electric.
A promotional advertisement for the knife brand Dalstrong featuring a narrative about a professional chef who uses them in her kitchen.
September 2020, Homely.co Promotion
Digital Video, 5 minutes. Position: 1st AC / Editor.
A promotional video depicting Homely.co’s new technology that would help homeowners connect with realtors and buyers to set up a contactless tour.
January 2020, Amazon AWS Promotion
Digital Video, 5 minutes. Position: Grip / Electric.
A talking head interview filmed for various clients of the Amazon AWS building
November 2019, How to Tell a Mother
Short Film, 10 minutes. Position: 1st Assistant Director.
An adaptation of a short story that tells the story of how impossible the task of telling a mother her child is no longer alive can be.
January 2019, Blue Goes Bang
Short Film, 5 minutes. Position: 1st Assistant Director.
A straight shooting man is approached by two women who lead him on a night of debauchery including robbing a liquor store and his life is forever changed. Created by FPS in San Jose State University.
October 2018, The Enforcer
Short Film, 5 minutes. Position: 1st AC.
In the distant future, hyper specialized cops are sent to the scene of the crime to gather evidence and learn about the crime. They are then sent back in time to prevent the crime from happening in the first place.
July 2018, Eyes of Clay
Short Film, 15 minutes. Position: 1st Assistant Director.
A short film depicting the struggles of living with and caring for a disabled family member, shining light on the side of humanity that often goes overlooked. Created by FPS in San Jose State University.
May 2018, Heck of a Date
Short Film, 5 minutes. Position: 1st Assistant Director.
A man is on a date with a woman while simultaneously dealing with his alternate self that can only be seen on the other side of the mirror. Created as part of a class in San Jose State University.
April 2018, Secrets From an Inventor’s Notebook
Digital Video, 5 minutes. Position: Grip / Electric.
Inventor Maurice Kanbar depicts many of his personal inventions from his notebook and explains how he went from idea to execution.
March 2018, Low Budget
Short Film, 10 minutes. Position: Director / Writer. “Audience Choice Award” winner at the San Jose FPS Film Festival.
Horror-Comedy revolving around the production of a horror movie, chaos ensues as they summon a demon for real; produced in San Jose State University
March 2018, The Vindicator
Short Film, 5 minutes. Position: 1st AC.
A short film depicting a character named: The Vindicator who breaks into a mansion to rescue the hostage tied up by a corrupt businessman.
January 2017, What Lurks
Short Film, 5 minutes. Position: 2nd AC.
A woman endures an immensely physical and emotional experience that changes her life forever and now she has to grapple with her new reality.
December 2017, Fishy Business
Short Film, 5 minutes. Position: 2nd AC.
A love letter to old black and white 50s films from Italy, revolving around a group of apartment tenants who get into hilarious situations. Filmed on a built set in San Jose State University.
October 2017, Tech Museum Promotional Video
Commercial, 5 minutes. Position: Grip / Electric.
A promotional video showcasing the newly constructed human anatomy exhibit coming to the San Jose Tech Museum in 2017.
August 2017, American Muscle
Short Film, 10 minutes. Position: Production Assistant.
A narrative short film revolving around a woman and her brother trying to carry on their father’s legacy of drag racing his prized American muscle car.
July 2017, Tempting Fate
Short Film, 5 minutes. Position: Cinematographer.
An experimental narrative short film about a woman who tempts Fate who is personified as a spirit of Death, and she ultimately meets her demise.