Experiencing Interruptions?

What's Up Boss?

In a bustling multinational corporate office, subtle suspicions about an enigmatic manager spark divergent reactions among four colleagues. What starts as casual curiosity gradually becomes a relentless quest to unveil his hidden secret, with the audience confined to the same limited perspective. This unfolding investigation raises ethical dilemmas about privacy, judgment, and societal boundaries. "What's Up Boss?" invites viewers to navigate a murky landscape of bias and truth, challenging them to form their own opinions as the mystery deepens.

  • Leela Stone
    Director
  • Leela Stone
    Writer
  • Jiyan Pattharwala
    Producer
  • Building Zero Consultants
    Producer
  • Leela Stone
    Producer
  • Aum Desai
    Key Cast
  • Gungun Rathi
    Key Cast
  • Pratik Patel
    Key Cast
  • Leela Stone
    Key Cast
  • Tanishk Rathore
    Key Cast
  • Moon Bohra
    Director of Photography
  • Moon Bohra
    Co-Directors
  • Raj Kapadia
    Co-Directors
  • Amul Luniya
    Assistant Director
  • Nidhi Jarmanwala
    Production Designer
  • Prachi Solanki
    Wardrobe
  • Mithra Madhyastha
    Sound Recordist
  • Harsh Kanthariya
    Sound Recordist
  • Utsav Kachhadiya
    Editor
  • Vraj Kaniyawala
    Post-Production Supervisor
  • Aman Shah
    Colourist
  • Adhish Deshpande
    VFX
  • Ehsaas Dudhwala
    Music and Sound Design
  • Purva Surana
    Music and Sound Design
  • Mithra Madhyastha
    Sound Mix & Master
  • Pratik Patel
    Translation & Subtitles
  • Leela Stone
    Translation & Subtitles
  • Tanish Agrawal
    Creative Assistant
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Mystery, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 28, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    3,500 CAD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada, India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English, Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Leela Stone

Leela Stone is a filmmaker with a foundation in performance, having studied Theatre and Performance at the University of Waterloo (2017-21). His contribution culminated in receiving the prestigious Lloy Coutts Acting Award.

During his time at university, Leela immersed himself in multiple aspects of production like lighting, sound, set design, wardrobe, and, most notably, acting. Working closely with the talented director Andy Houston on a digital livestream production for global audiences was a pivotal experience that deepened his passion for both acting and directing.

With a natural affinity for cinema, Leela broadened his creative horizons during an extended stay in India. This period became a pivotal opportunity for him to make his debut as both a writer and director.

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Director Statement

What’s Up Boss? explores the fine line between perception and intrusion—how easily curiosity can tip into fixation, and how quickly we rationalize it. The film unfolds in an everyday corporate setting, but the questions it poses are anything but mundane.

Rather than providing answers, it aims to provoke reflection: What do we project onto others when they withhold parts of themselves? What are we entitled to know, and what should remain untouched?

Visually and tonally, the film invites the viewer into a subtly shifting world, where color, perspective, and rhythm reflect the characters’ internal unraveling. I see the audience not as spectators, but as silent participants—drawn into a game of judgment that mirrors their own tendencies.