Coming Soon

Saltwater

2023 • Narrative Short / Written by Naveed Khan

Over a period of many years, a father takes a peculiar approach to parenting his Indian-American son.

Nominee: Golden Badger Award, 2023 Wisconsin Film Festival; Official Selection: 2023 Chicago South Asian Film Festival, 2023 Culver City Film Festival

Projects in Development

The Kolatkars

One-hour Drama Series

In the wake of a devastating accident, Aditya and Reena Kolatkar — a seemingly perfect couple living and working in Madison, WI — are thrust unwillingly into the socio-political spotlight. Along the way, they also confront shocking secrets at the heart of their marriage.

In development at Starz, with Paramount Television Studios producing.

The Whisper

Feature Film

When his charismatic older cousin Sarita comes to stay with the family for mysterious reasons, 16-year-old Nikhil’s world changes in ways that reverberate deep into adulthood.

SYSTEMS

Feature Film

After a genius physicist invents a teleportation device that will eliminate the need for all other forms of transportation, the forces of global capital attempt to murder him wherever he goes. Alexander Mackendrick’s The Man in the White Suit meets Buster Keaton.

Two Short Films About Pretending, Vol. I: Bhumika

Narrative Short

In this exploration of South Asian-American identity, rideshare driver Karan becomes a different person for each of his passengers.

Two Short Films About Pretending, Vol. II: Rahul & Rosa

Narrative Short

What was supposed to be a romantic getaway for Rahul and Rosa changes tenor when Rosa overhears something she wasn’t supposed to.

Television

Delhi Crime (Netflix)

Creative Consultant

Worked with the writers of the International Emmy-winning Netflix drama to develop the show’s third season.

Podcasts

The Last Degree of Kevin Bacon (Spotify)

Writers’ Assistant

Assisted the head writer during production of this scripted comedy series starring Kevin Bacon, Matt Walsh, and Kyra Sedgwick.

Selected Directorial

The First Two Years (And Some Change)

2022 • Documentary Short

Stream of images depicting the early lives of my nephews Kabir and Kieran.

The Alternative

2018 • Narrative Short

Valentina Moreno, a single mother who works as a housekeeper for a wealthy Manhattan family, takes decisive action when something from her past threatens to ruin her personal and professional relationships.

Winner: Audience Award, 2017 National Film Festival for Talented Youth

The Tony Beat

2016 • Documentary Web Series

Over seven episodes, follows the editors of Broadway.com as they navigate the gaggle of junkets and galas leading up to the 2016 Tony Awards.

Breathe In Breathe Out

2015 • Narrative Short

A girl finds herself caught between this world and the next.

Winner: 2017 Sundance Ignite fellowship; Niklas Kalborg Production Award, 2015 NYU New Visions & Voices Festival. Selected: 2017 Wisconsin Film Festival; 2016 National Film Festival for Talented Youth

Three, Four, Five

2015 • Spec Commercial

30-second spec commercial for AARP Caregiver Assistance program.

Finding Silicon Alley

2015 • Documentary Short

A look into the startups and culture of New York City’s tech scene, featuring an interview with Squarespace founder Anthony Casalena.

Spec Scripts

The Love Comes Slowly

2018 • Narrative Feature

A web of secrets and lies unspools following an Indian family’s immigration to the United States.

Second Round: 2019 Sundance Screenwriters Lab

The Prince of Hyde Park

2018 • One-hour Limited Drama Series

When Chicago high-school basketball sensation Ezra Jones II mysteriously disappears during the winter of 1994, the resulting investigation and unrelenting media scrutiny sweep his friends and family into a vortex of emotional upheaval that changes their community forever.

Selected: 2017 Sundance Episodic Lab; 2018 New York Stage & Film Filmmaker Workshop. Finalist: 2018 Tisch Other Showcase. Semifinalist: 2017 Made in NY Writers Room.