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The Investor

Two lifelong friends who aspire to make a positive impact on the world through their engineering ideas are determined to secure funding for their business.

Despite meeting numerous investors, only one expresses interest and schedules a meeting with them.

However, their journey to the meeting is fraught with challenges, from forgetting the new venue to misplacing important documents. To make matters worse, the investor is about to leave for another meeting in London.

Whether they manage to overcome these obstacles, arrive on time, and impress the investor is a mystery that can only be unraveled by watching the movie.

  • Praaby Khera
    Director
  • Praaby Khera
    Writer
  • Karanjai Rathore
    Producer
  • Praaby Khera
    Producer
  • Ananya Sharma
    Assistant Director
  • Marko Bagaric
    Key Cast
    "Andy"
  • Nicholas Roger Bryant
    Key Cast
    "Nathan"
  • Eric Moatti
    Key Cast
    "Jim"
  • Isabelle
    Key Cast
    "Receptionist"
  • Sunil Tulsiani
    Key Cast
    "Sunil"
  • Diego Aldana
    Director of Photography
  • Itete Gatete
    Gaffer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 28, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Toronto Film School
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Ediplay (French) International Film Festival
    ÉVRY
    France
    June 8, 2023
    World Premiere
    Finalist
  • Swedish International Film Festival
    Arvika
    Sweden
    July 10, 2023
    European Premier
    Winner - Best International Short Film
  • Markham (Canadian) International Film Festival
    Markham, Ontario
    Canada
    June 20, 2023
    Canadian Premiere
    Best Film
  • Indie Cine Tube Awards
    Senpukur, Uttar Raipur,BB. Kolkata
    India
    July 13, 2023
    South Asian Premiere
    Winner - Best Short Film
  • WIFF Film Festival
    Phoenix, Arizona
    United States
    November 27, 2023
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection - Best Director
Director Biography - Praaby Khera

It's great to learn about Praaby Khera's journey and achievements as an entrepreneur in the film industry. His diverse experience in Fortune 100 companies and his passion for storytelling has allowed him to excel as a Producer, Writer, and Director.

With his company Creative River Entertainment, he is not only fulfilling his love for filmmaking but also helping other companies market their brand through commercial advertisements.

It's inspiring to know that Praaby is committed to creating purposeful and inspirational cinema by telling different stories. Collaboration and meaningful projects seem to be at the heart of his work, which is great to see in an industry that can sometimes be competitive and cut-throat.

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Director Statement

As a director, I believe in introducing my characters through incidents and light humour to quickly establish a connection with the audience. THE INVESTOR showcases the struggle of two entrepreneurs as they navigate the challenges of securing funding for their business. Through well-planned shots and attention to detail, I aim to bring the audience on a journey with me into the story. The film explores the theme of initial failures and the journey of converting them into success, reminding us that the path to success is often paved with struggles. Join me on this thrilling ride as we witness the power of perseverance and determination.