Designed by Preeti is a heartfelt romantic drama about a woman who escapes an abusive marriage and uses her talent for design and tailoring to build a new life. As she navigates the uncertainties of independence, can her efforts secure a future for herself and her daughter?

Drawn to a man offering the affection she’s never known, Preeti faces harsh societal judgment. Will she embrace her new path, or will external pressures push her back to her tormentor?

Designed by Preeti is a refreshing independent drama with a rich cultural flavor and enjoyable performances. Audiences will enthusiastically embrace this film.” – Marc Clebenoff, award-winning filmmaker

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About

Raised in the vibrant city of Lucknow, India, my childhood was immersed in storytelling, starting with radio dramas and stage plays. This early passion for narrative art guided me into the world of film and television, leading to roles in prominent works like The Avengers, India Sweets and Spices, and TV series such as Grey's Anatomy and Never Have I Ever.

My transition into writing and producing has been fueled by a desire to create short films that promote social change. I aim to inspire audiences towards a vision of a more just society. One of these projects, Unborn, is a moving exploration of female feticide in Indian American communities and is currently available on Amazon Prime.

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“Designed by Preeti is a refreshing independent drama with a rich cultural flavor and enjoyable performances. Audiences will enthusiastically embrace this film.” – Marc Clebenoff, award-winning filmmaker.

FESTIVAL SCREENINGS AND AWARDS

Red Cedar Film Festival – Best Narrative Feature Award Winner

BraveMaker Film Festival – Best Feature Audience Award Winner

Sundar Prize Film Festival – Nominated for Best Feature Film

Houston International Film Festival – Gold Remi Award Winner

North Hollywood CineFest – Nomination – Director Gayatri Bajpai nominated for Best Director

Oxford Film Festival

Dances With Films

DC South Asian Film Festival

Chicago South Asian Film Festival

Austin International Film Festival

South Asian Film Festival of Montreal

Orlando Urban Film Festival

More festival screenings are coming up –Buffalo International Film Festival, Reelworld Film Festival, Toronto

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Impact

Independent film is a change agent for advocacy, empowerment, and community. By creating stories that represent real-world issues and underrepresented narratives, storytelling can illuminate and alleviate at the same time.

“Designed by Preeti” is a film that centers around a South Asian Woman’s own heroic journey of standing up to social stigmas, Domestic Violence, and recognizing her personal strength. The story unfolds through a South Asian immigrant lens but is very universal to any Woman who has triumphantly left a toxic…

Our Team

Rashmi Rustagi

Rashmi Rustagi

Writer, Producer

Arati Misro

Arati Misro

Producer

Lokesh Babu Akula

Lokesh Babu Akula

Cinematographer

Tanya Momi

Tanya Momi

Producer

Shivani Rustagi
Yashna Malhotra
Amira Wachelka

Amira Wachelka

Marketing & Media

Brian Feeney
Alex Zajicek

Alex Zajicek

1st AC and 2nd Editor

Simón Wilson

Simón Wilson

Song Composer

Mark T. Rhodes
Ric Markmann

Ric Markmann

Composer

Moksh Chitkara

Moksh Chitkara

Colorist, Confirm Editor, VFX Artist

Elyssia TIngley

Elyssia TIngley

Production Assistant

Rashmi Rustagi

Rashmi Rustagi

Preeti Kumar

Jay Charan

Jay Charan

Ajay Kumar

Anna Khaja

Anna Khaja

Sonia Singh

Frank Lawson

Frank Lawson

Jackson Simmons

Sangeeta Agrawal

Sangeeta Agrawal

Revathi Narajan

Shavya Samala

Shavya Samala

Malika Kumar

Jewel Hargrove

Jewel Hargrove

Susan Smith

Puneet

Puneet

Harminder (Harry) Sing

Anish Chandak

Anish Chandak

Vishwa Nagarajan

Tracey Silver

Tracey Silver

Dr. Ariel

Havish Ravipati

Havish Ravipati

Manager Komal

Jackie Dallas

Jackie Dallas

Erica Chan

Aparna Ramakrishnan

Aparna Ramakrishnan

Social Impact Producer

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