Ra Indie Films is a production company with expertise in various aspects of filmmaking.
We specialize in story development, dialogue writing, direction, casting and managing production.
Selected Works
| Chicago South Asian Film Festival |
Moderator
Founded in 2010, Chicago South Asian Film Festival is a leading film festival in the US. Held on 19-22 Sep, 2024 in Chicago USA, 15th edition of CSAFF was attended by leading filmmakers including Boman Irani, Alexander Dinelaris, Tarsem Singh and many more. As a moderator, we conducted filmmakers Q&A, discussions, and facilitated audience interactions.
| Short Film |
Line Producer & Casting
Who Needs Teachers is a short film aimed at inculcating good values and respect for teachers among school students. We managed all aspects of local line production including getting location, local crew, DOP, camera, lighting, costumes, and catering. Also did casting for secondary characters by auditioning and selecting from school teachers and students.
| Women Screenwriters |
Founder, Indian Women Screenwriters Group
In Nov 2022, founded a group for Indian women screenwriters with experience and interest in writing for Film/TV and Webseries. The group was created with a vision to provide a safe space where women writers can support and guide each other to grow in the industry. With 80+ members, the group shares their latest works, learns from each other's experiences, and discusses work and learning opportunities.
| Webseries |
Story, Screenplay, Dialogues for "Starting Troubles"
Starting Troubles is a 6-episode webseries based on the life of Dr. Jagish Chaturvedi, an ENT surgeon. The series, adapted from a book, is about his struggles in the medical college and Dr. Chaturvedi's journey to become a medical entrepreneur. The series stars veteran actors such as Renuka Shahane, Kurush Deboo and Parikshit Sahni in key roles. Trailer
| Feature Film |
Crowdfunding & Social Media Marketing for "Barah by Barah"
Barah by Barah is a tale of a death photographer in a crumbling ancient town of Varanasi, India. The film directed and produced by
award-winning filmmakers, got its Indian Premiere at the 25th International Film Festival of Kerala, Feb 2021.
| Short Film |
Casting & Asst. Direction for "Saving Chintu"
An LGBT-themed film starring Adil Hussein, Dipannita Sharma and Edward Sonnenblick in lead roles, Saving Chintu is a moving story about an American couple who comes to India to adopt a young child, the challenges they face and how it transforms the lives of everyone involved.
| Film Market & Festival |
Deputy Head, Diorama Film Bazaar
Attended by leading film fraternity from India and abroad, including Subhash Ghai, Randhir Kapoor, Rahul Rawail, Divya Dutta, Pavan Malhotra and Arjan Bajwa Diorama's first edition in Delhi was conducted in Jan 2019. A total of 120 short and feature films from across the globe were selected and screened.
| TV Pilot |
Asst. Direction for "Raag Sarkari"
A political satire talk-show based TV pilot written by Mahmood Farooqui (writer Peepli Live). The show was commissioned by erstwhile Harvest/Tiranga TV and and shot on location at their head-office/studio in NOIDA. We also managed the set, arranged for equipments, costumes, and artists logistic
| Short Film |
Production for "The Last Interview"
A psycological mystery thriller with a strong emotional drama element, The Last Interview is a short film shot
in Los Angeles.
A confused man gets interviewed by a mysterious woman from a company he did not apply for, only to realize she knows everything about him and the stakes couldn't be any higher.
| Music Video |
Production Assitant for "Go Your Way"
Music by David Amron, Los Angeles based singer and musician, Starring David Amron himself with, Angelique Janowski, Hayley Filsinger, Natalie Rose White.
contact: casting@raindie.com.