About
Hi! I’m a filmmaker based in Austin, TX on two parallel paths.
I write, direct, & produce independent films. If you want robots & revolution, labor politics inside of cosmic horror, and culturally specific Sundance & SXSW premieres, you’re in the right place. Happy scrolling!
However, If you’re interested in my work within the seedy world of media production finance & strategy, click on over to my LinkedIn at the top :)
Writer/Director
Narrative Short, in post-production (2023 completion)
Downrange and Thunder
Mech pilot Zara McLaren falls behind enemy lines while on a rebel mission to intercept a crucial vaccine from her colonial oppressors. Survival is a dice roll between enemy pilots and her own death drive.
A short film set entirely inside the cockpit of a giant robot, in which experimental light, sound, camerawork, and select VFX are all used to tell a story that is equal parts action movie and character study.
Writer/Director
Narrative Short, watch below!
siphon
A very pregnant Cherish has run out of gas on her way to the hospital. She should do literally anything except steal some from a stranger.
Writer/Director
Narrative Short, in development (2023 production)
Jim Kimble
Noah Bentley is a risk analyst at a tech enterprise facing a lethal malfunction within its breakthrough project: a dream machine.
He has 1 hour before the big vote to convince each executive to do the right thing. If only he had the courage to go for the nuclear option.
Writer/Director
Narrative Feature, in development (2025 production)
Hyperdontist
Oliver Oliver (first, last) spends his days as a freelance journalist reporting on local business, arguing for a salaried position, and, lately, nursing a wicked toothache.
When the rot in his mouth is revealed to be supernatural, Oliver embarks upon an unhinged quest for the mythical Hyperdontist. After all, not only can they cure his dental ailments, but maybe his cosmic ones, too.
When You Left Me On That Boulevard
Producer
Narrative Short, premiering at Sundance 2023
Directed by Kayla Abuda Galang
Producers: Samantha Skinner, Alifya Ali, David Oconer
Teenager Ly and her cousins get high before a boisterous family Thanksgiving at their auntie’s house in southeast San Diego in 2006.
Find out more at: https://www.kaylagalang.com/boulevard
NOTE: I will also serve as a co-producer for Kayla’s narrative feature directorial project, ‘06-’07.
Producer & Line Producer
Narrative Feature, SXSW 2021 Audience Award (Visions)
Directed by Mei Makino
Producers: Matt Stryker (lead), Connor Pickens, Emily Gollahon, Kate Gollahon
Inbetween Girl
Released by Utopia Distribution
Teen artist Angie Chen turns to secret hook-ups with the heartthrob of her private school after her parents' sudden divorce.
Find out more at: https://www.inbetweengirlfilm.com
How was the stroll?
Varied, I hope! Siphon’s fun, you should go back up and watch it ;)
You can also check out a couple of side project music videos called “Serotonin” on my Vimeo that I directed & edited.
A last thought. I’ve spent both of my careers demystifying money. If you’re a student or indie filmmaker starting out and have no idea how to budget a movie, especially in Austin, hit me up. I’ll see what I can do to guide you.
If you need to get in touch, shoot me an email @ udoy.rahim@gmail.com