Private Project

Rose Rise

A film about a young girl, Rose, who aspires to be an artist to live her mother's dream. The story depicts how a teacher shows light to her as she thrives to learn dance to fulfill her mom's last wish.
Her Guru (teacher) makes her realize that all the dreams can come true if we have the courage to fulfill them.

  • PHANIENDRA SOMRAJ
    Director
    Samskruthi
  • PHANIENDRA SOMRAJ
    Writer
  • SRUTHI CHENNADI
    Producer
  • QUINN AILOR
    Key Cast
  • DEVIKA ASHOK
    Key Cast
  • CIARA ZACHARY
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 26, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - PHANIENDRA SOMRAJ

Phaniendra is a Indian classical dance "Bharatanatyam" dancer, Guitarist, Song Writer and Composer. His dad is a Indian classical music "carnatic" vocalist who sacrificed his passion to raise his family. His mother, a lawyer, has a great influence on him too through her liking for fine arts.
He has always been accompanied by positive artists who saw only the artist in him, who didnt care where he came from, what color he was and polished him in everything he wrote and played. Just that quality of people around him has encouraged him to come out, realize his endless boundaries.

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Director Statement

I want to create films that touch the influence of arts and how they help improve lives. My individuality and treatment of stories on screen are my strength. I have a lot of stories to share and hope sharing my experiences with you all will give me an opportunity to inspire and also to learn.