“Chhaya” (2024)

Somewhere between fantasy, trauma and denial, an increasingly absurd doctor’s appointment cracks open, unraveling the psyche of a survivor in the aftermath of sexual assault.

written directed by Sophiyaa Nayar

edited by Lauren Jevnikar

cinematography Helena Gruensteidl

original music Rohan Krishnamurthy

SUNDANCE FEATURE DEVELOPMENT LAB / Second Round

OFFICIAL SELECTION - International South Asian Film Festival 2024

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Beyond Fest 2024

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Chicago Intl Film Festival 2024

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Tasveer Intl Film Festival 2024

PRESS

Chhaya, World Premiere at iSAFF 

Short film website & additional information available here.