The Valley
Synopsis
The answer lies within.
Neal Kumar seems to have everything: a beautiful family, a large home and an extremely successful career in Silicon Valley. When his youngest daughter tragically commits suicide during her freshman year of college, no one seems to know why. But Neal is determined to learn the truth. Traveling across California to investigate, Neal’s seemingly idyllic life begins to unravel.
Cast & Credits
Cast:
Alyy Khan (Traitor)
Jake T. Austin (The Emoji Movie)
Barry Corbin (No Country For Old Men)
Hope Lauren (Supergirl)
Suchitra Pillai (The Other Side of the Door)
Crew:
Written & Directed by Saila Kariat
Composer: Jacob Yoffee (Andi Mack)
Editor: Robin Lee (Assistant Editor Toy Story / Star Wars V & VI)
Festivals & Awards
Festival Selections:
Cinequest Film Festival
Asian American International Film Festival
Madrid International Film Festival
Berlin Int’l Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema
San Diego Asian Film Festival
Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival
Mumbai Film Festival
Long Island International Film Expo
DC South Asian Film Festival
Bushwick Film Festival
Milan Int’l Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema Awareness
Carmel International Film Festival
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
Northeast Film Festival
Cardiff International Film Festival
Out of the Can Film Festival
Pakistan International Film Festival
Huntington Beach Film Festival
Dallas South Asian Film Festival
Winner:
Best Feature Film (Long Island Int’l Film Festival)
Best Feature Film Jury Award (DC South Asian Film Festival)
Best Feature Narrative Grand Jury Prize (Portland Film Festival)
Best Film (Berlin International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema)
Best Feature Film (Out of the Can Film Festival)
Best Female Director (Out of the Can Film Festival)
Best Cinematography (Berlin Int’l Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema)
Best Original Screenplay (Madrid International Film Festival)
Best Actress (Long Island International Film Expo)
Best Supporting Actress (Long Island International Film Expo)
Best Original Score (Long Island International Film Expo)
Best Actress (International Filmmaker Festival Milan)
Nominated:
New Vision Award (Cinequest)
Best Feature Film (Los Angeles Women's International Festival)
Best Feature Film (Berlin Int’l Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema)
Best Feature Film (Northeast Film Festival)
Best Film (International Filmmaker Festival Milan)
Best Original Screenplay (Northeast Film Festival)
Best Original Screenplay (International Filmmaker Festival Milan)
Best Emerging Director (Asian American International Film Festival)
Best Director (Northeast Film Festival)
Best Director (International Filmmaker Festival Milan)
Best Lead Actor (Berlin Int’l Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema)
Best Actor (Northeast Film Festival)
Best Lead Actor (International Filmmaker Festival Milan)
Best Actress (Northeast Film Festival)
Best Supporting Actress (Northeast Film Festival)
Best Supporting Actor (Madrid International Film Festival)
Best Editing (Madrid International Film Festival)
Best Editing (International Filmmaker Festival Milan)
Best Original Score (International Filmmaker Festival Milan)
Best Costume Design (International Filmmaker Festival Milan)