Vaishnavi Pramodh
Directing
Biography
Vaishnavi Pramodh is an Indian-born, UAE-raised filmmaker and art director. Her directorial portfolio includes two notable short films that have participated & been awarded in various international film festivals. Her latest work, THE GUEST ROOM is a a bizarre and comedic exploration of individualism & liberty in an increasingly suppressive world - set in the living room of a man entertaining unexpected visitors. MILK TOOTH, her penultimate film follows the story of an 11-year old boy whose playful prank on a friend shatters his childlike perception of the world. Influenced by her background in the visual arts, she often works with surreal narratives, using satirised visual motifs to explore themes of identity, fear and loss of self under rigid societal norms. When not writing or directing films, she is often creative/art director for editorial photography & music videos.
Known For
When a group of strange salesmen arrive at his doorstep with shiny replacements for his home, an ordinary man slowly realizes that the products, and promises they offer, are much more sinister than it appears.
The Guest Room
Nicky and Patrick are two young and aspiring musicians. After another unsuccessful all-nighter, Nicky begins to have doubts about his pursuit of music. While trying to make coffee, and under the influence of an unidentified laced joint, Nicky and Patrick discover the innate rhythm of the world and the meaning of life.
Courtesy of Cuban Evangelical Bob
Stirring the pot of solitude, a widow experiences a journey of rediscovery afterher only daughter moves out, navigating eviction and finding new beginnings when most chapters have closed.
The Taste of It
A conversation between two old friends who meet in a dream.
Here Is Where We Meet
The bond between Brad and Ellie remains strong despite the challenges they face due to Brad's dementia. However, on their wedding anniversary, Brad experiences a rapid decline in his memory, causing him to become increasingly distressed. In a moment of confusion and frustration, he stumbles upon medical papers that label him as a patient, intensifying his panic. This discovery ignites a turbulent and emotionally charged confrontation between Brad and Ellie, testing the limits of their love and pushing them to confront the harsh realities of Brad's condition.
Sage
While fetching groceries with his sister Noor, Rahim plays a prank on his friend Salman, the son of the neighborhood grocer. When his joke backfires and Salman is punished for it, Rahim's guilt and regret change him and Noor forever.