The UnExpected
The UnExpected is a female-driven narrative. Amy is living the perfect life with her husband Kevin. She had everything she wanted out of life but wasn’t able to conceive a child even after giving it her best try. To her, this is the ultimate expression of togetherness which wasn’t being fulfilled. Kevin is a doting husband who would do ‘anything’ to make her happy.
The want of human desire and the unexpectedness of destiny reveal the game of life to Amy. She is emotionally devastated and somewhat terrified trying to unravel the mystery following the turn of events.
Does she get what she wanted? Amy learns, Life has a plan of its own.
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Rishi KumarDirector
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Rishi KumarWriter
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Rishi KumarProducer
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Alexandra ReyKey Cast"Amy"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6880363/
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Aman Singh MukarKey Cast"Kevin"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5815267/
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Charles DaknisKey Cast"Doctor Daknis"
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Frank SalernoKey Cast"Cop"
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Rishi KumarEditors
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Yaseen DuaibesEditors
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Tyler StoneComposer and Sound Designhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm7579282/
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Brown Girl Magazine article reviewPress and Audience feedbackhttps://www.browngirlmagazine.com/2019/11/nyc-saff-from-east-to-west-22-of-the-best-subcontinent-and-diaspora-films-screened-in-one-weekend/
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One Film Fan article reviewPress and Audience feedbackhttps://onefilmfan.com/nyc-saff-2019-short-film-review-the-unexpected/
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Audience video reviews on FacebookPress and Audience feedbackwww.facebook.com/theunexpectedfilm
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Audience video reviews on InstagramPress and Audience feedback@theunexpectedfilm
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Thriller, Drama, Supernatural
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Runtime:12 minutes 8 seconds
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Completion Date:April 30, 2019
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Production Budget:5,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Oaxaca FilmFestOaxaca
Mexico
October 7, 2019
Finalist -
New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival (NJIIFF)South Plainfield
United States
October 19, 2019
Official Selection -
DC South Film Festival (DCSAFF)Washington DC
United States
September 21, 2019
Official Selection -
New York State International Film FestivalAlbany
United States
October 12, 2019 -
New York City South Asian Film FestivalNew York
United States
November 16, 2019
Official Selection -
Jaipur International Film FestivalJaipur
India
January 17, 2020
India Premiere
Official Selection -
Indian Film Festival of CincinnatiCincinnati, Ohio
United States
October 16, 2020
Official Selection / Best Actor -
London International Motion Picture AwardsLondon
United Kingdom
December 1, 2020
Europe Premiere
Official Selection
Rishi Kumar is a writer, director, and an editor based in New York. He is a graduate of New York Film Academy Film Directing program. Previously, he has worked as an actor on stage and in short films. He also anchored a travel show for Star One channel in India. ‘The UnExpected’ is his debut film. He works in Finance Technology and finds the volatility of Equity Markets exciting.