As a writer sorts through her late father's belongings,
she finds an unexpected connection that helps her
make sense of their strained relationship.
Saira
30s, Pakistani-American woman. Writer. While known for writing characters with rich emotional arcs, she usually suppresses her own emotions. Takes a lot of pride in the fact that she’s been able to make it in a nontraditional line of work.
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Meet the Team
Ritvik Dhavale
Director
Ritvik Dhavale is a writer and director. The stories he wants to tell lie between these two worlds: some fully emergedinto diaspora experiences, while others blur the line. Dhavale’s journey into filmmaking began as a thespian in high school theater. He received his B.A. in Screenwriting from UCLA in 2017. He gained industry experience at CAA, Sundance Institute, and Netflix before fully dedicating himself to bringing stories to life. His latest short film Hema won the audience award at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.
