EXECUTIVE TEAM

Unni Rav

  • Unni Rav, with several awards to his name, is a distinguished Cinematographer, in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also the Founder of Visual Narrative Films. Having majored in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at the Academy of Art University, his work ranges from street photography to narrative shorts, from commercials to documentaries and Indie films. Lost Inside, Black Cherries,  and The Final Doubt, are just some of the many projects he has shot. Visual aesthetics and narrative depth are some of the stamps that Unni leaves on the work he takes up.

Olga Gabris

  • Olga Gabris is a Screenwriter, Producer, and Director based in the SF Bay Area. Her accomplishments range from bagging a Best Screenplay to winning recognition for a TV Pilot, and piloting her own media company Coffee Cup Productions. She has made her mark with dark humor and psychological dramas. Her notable projects include short films: Effervescence, Shadows and upcoming feature film Code Death. Olga, who often finds inspiration while wandering graveyards with a cup of black coffee, uses Morbid Optimism to narrate stories that deal with technology, mental health, and the meaning of life.

Rajeev Ravindranathan

  • Rajeev Ravindranathan lives in Bangalore, India.
    You've seen him in 3 Idiots ragging Aamir Khan, in English Vinglish as Sridevi's Tamilian classmate and in Waiting as Girish trying to help out Kalki Koechlin.
    He's also acted in TV commercials for HP Printers, Centerfruit gum, Havell's Mixers, Amazon, Aegon Religare insurance, Bru Coffee, Hamam soap and others, where he's worked with Irrfan Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Kajol among others.
    When he's not in front of a camera, Rajeev heads creative strategy at an advertising agency he founded 11 years ago, People Design and Communications (www.peoplepeople.in) where he directs ad films as well.

Kirandeep (KD) Karnati

  • Award-winning Director Kirandeep Karnati — better known as KD in his circles — is also a Post-Production Engineer, Artist and Animator. A Master of Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University, in San Francisco, KD’s work includes short films like 37 North,  The Final Doubt, and Malli. He is known for masterfully blending art and cinema to create narratives that leave a lasting impression. With a deep-rooted passion for Indian films and having explored world cinema, Kirandeep has a rich understanding of film as an art, and has honed his skills to tell stories that speak to the emotions of a worldwide audience.

Yazad Anklesaria

  • Yazad Anklesaria, made his debut with his feature film "Fattack," a sports drama that delves into the world of gully cricket and the intense rivalry between two local teams. The film, produced by DAR Motion Pictures and Getaway Films, showcases Yazad's ability to capture the raw emotions and competitive spirit of the sport. Watch here. (Not yet released).

    Known for InMates (2017), David (2013) and Agent Vinod (2012).

creative TEAM

Pavan Bhat

  • Pavan Bhat, a freelance film editor and filmmaker from Bengaluru, divides his time between Bengaluru and Mumbai. His editing credits include Last Film Show (Chhello Show), directed by Pan Nalin, which was officially shortlisted for Best International Feature at the 95th Oscars; Bhasmasur (Nishil Sheth); Nirmal Anand Ki Puppy and Danny Goes Aum (Sandeep Mohan), among others. His work has received widespread acclaim at prestigious film festivals such as Tribeca, Berlin, Toronto, Busan, and Mumbai, as well as on global release platforms, winning both critical and audience praise.

Divya Nambiar

  • Divya Nambiar is a content writer, strategist and travel blogger with over a decade of experience in developing SEO-driven content. A former journalist with a Master's in Mass Communication from University of Mysore, and bylines in a travel trade magazine, a mainstream daily and an international news portal, she aims at bringing editorial insight into web content. She is now in the process of channeling all her skills into Content Marketing.

Kevin Edilson

  • Kevin Edilson is a versatile Film Composer, Music Producer, and Multi-Instrumentalist Musician from Mozambique, who is currently based in Los Angeles,  CA. Kevin Edilson composes music scores for a variety of film genres, these include: Action, Drama, Psychological Thrillers, Wild Westerns, Comedy and Video Games. His main instrument is the guitar but he is also well versed with the piano and has a deep understanding of orchestral instruments. These personal skills allow Kevin Edilson to become a strong composer in this industry, and to be able to translate any story or director's vision to life. Kevin Edilson's main goal as a composer is to help a director's vision come to life, and provide the most value and quality possible. 

Shraddha Sansare Upadhye

  • Shraddha Sansare Upadhye is a Production Designer based in San Francisco, California. She began her career in Bollywood (in Mumbai, India) and has worked on blockbuster films, as well as a Netflix original series. Shraddha is known to wear many hats and will find a creative solution for any hurdle in the Art Department.

Ashay Javadekar

  • Ashay Javadekar is a filmmaker, tech entrepreneur, and creative technology advisor with over 15 years of filmmaking experience. Holding a PhD in engineering, Ashay combines deep technical expertise with a passion for story building and creativity. As CEO of Eagle Studio, a company dedicated to building innovative tech solutions for creativity, Ashay helps bridge the gap between technology and artistic vision in modern film production.

Gabriel Bocanegra

  • As a freelance filmmaker and sound engineer with over 15 years of experience, Gabriel has worked on a wide range of film productions, from independent documentary projects to large-scale Hollywood productions. While he’s especially sensitive to soundscapes and audio world-building, Gabriel also brings extensive professional experience as a videographer and producer. He has worked in a wide range of geographic, linguistic and cultural contexts. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, he became nationally recognized as a sound engineer and documentary filmmaker.

    Gabriel is known especially for his archive of natural sound-scapes, recorded in jungles, deserts, beaches and cities of the region. While developing his film career in Colombia, he worked frequently with international productions, including teams from the US, UK and Spain.

Hugo Liu

  • Hugo Liu is a Producer based in the Bay Area. Originally from Hong Kong, he started a career in film working at a camera rental shop, and since expanded to be a producer of award-winning narratives at international and local film festivals. 

    He has completed an education in Motion Picture, and continues to produce and direct narratives, documentaries, and commercials under his production company, 1111. He has worked as a production assistant, gaffer, camera operator, and production coordinator across Asia and the United States alongside production companies for clients such as Google, Salesforce, eBay, Firefox, and more, and he also interned under Turner Broadcasting in Singapore.