Experiencing Interruptions?

Masala Chai

Nicky and Sonya are a mother-daughter duo, coming to terms with their cultural identity.

  • Akshita Jaswal
    Director
  • Akshita Jaswal
    Writer
  • Emily Ramirez
    Producer
  • Anita Sharma
    Key Cast
    "Sonya"
  • Aleena Bashir
    Key Cast
    "Nicky"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy, Bollywood
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 8, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Open Gate 3.4k and ProRes 4444
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Savannah College of Art and Design
Director Biography - Akshita Jaswal

Akshita Jaswal (aka AJ) did her junior college at Mahindra United World College, where she recieved her international baccalaureate degree in Film, Theatre and English. Then, she did an internship on a Bollywood movie in Mumbai under 'Colour Yellow Productions.' She has now graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Film and Television.

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Director Statement

Due to my father’s occupation, I had the opportunity to study all around India and United World College of India (secondary education). I met people from 80+ nationalities. Afterwards, I continued my passion for filmmaking in Savannah.

Meeting people from all around the world gave me the ability to connect with this story that I want to tell in my senior thesis film; I wanted to use Bollywood filmmaking in combination with what I have learned in my time here at film school.