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Hey, I'm Priya!
New York, New York
Priya Kiran (she/her) is an independent writer, director, and producer whose work reflects her Midwestern upbringing and Desi heritage. Having grown up in small town Iowa, Priya experienced what it was like to grow up without feeling represented on the silver screen and understood how that influenced the world around her. She found and focused on her craft at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and has since been creating art dedicated to uplifting underrepresented communities. Inspired by Indian cinema her artwork strives to present her Indian identity, emphasizing authenticity and empathy through her peculiarly natural, yet whimsical lens.
My Projects
Seeds
New York City, New York• Film Short
Drama
Desperate to salvage her mediocre 13th birthday, Georgia plots an escape to the crowded streets of Brooklyn with her little sister in tow.
This project got the green light!
Casey the Frog
New York City, New York• Film Short
Animation, Family
Come follow the story of a happy family of frogs as they navigate the health of their youngest, Casey, who is diagnosed with cancer.
This project got the green light!
Projects I'm Supporting
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Bili Bean
New York City, New York• Film Short
Drama, Sci-Fi
During a family fight in a therapist’s office, a houseplant loses their baby pod and tries to rescue it by evolving in miraculous ways.
This project got the green light!
The Rushing of the Sea
New York City, New York• Film Short
Drama, Family
After her mother’s death, a young woman sinks into a grief where all speech sounds like the waves on the beach from their last perfect day.
This project got the green light!
Casey the Frog
New York City, New York• Film Short
Animation, Family
Come follow the story of a happy family of frogs as they navigate the health of their youngest, Casey, who is diagnosed with cancer.
This project got the green light!
Babygirl
New York City, New York• Film Short
Crime
It's 1981, Adele, a mom of two, must run a job for her husband when her day takes a turn, the only problem is... he's a mobster.
This project got the green light!
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LEFT
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Drama, Sci-Fi
Two sisters, one determined and in desperate need for a change, encounters the unexpected...the events that unfold change everything.
This project got the green light!
Till Morning
New York City, New York• Film Short
Drama
When Julia can't pay for her tuition, she has to choose between surrendering to her conservative family and selling herself to a stranger.
This project got the green light!
