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.
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
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…
Writer, Producer
Director
Producer
Producer
Co-Writer
Cinematographer
Producer
Vocalist
Co-Writer
Marketing & Media
Editor
1st AC and 2nd Editor
Song Composer
Composer
Composer
Colorist, Confirm Editor, VFX Artist
Production Assistant
Preeti Kumar
Ajay Kumar
Sonia Singh
Jackson Simmons
Revathi Narajan
Malika Kumar
Susan Smith
Harminder (Harry) Sing
Vishwa Nagarajan
Dr. Ariel
Manager Komal
Erica Chan
Brenda
Social Impact Producer