Satya Kharkar, a talented filmmaker, made his directorial debut with the feature film Coin Toss, which received the "Audience Favorite Debut Film Award" at the 11th International Route 66 film festival in Springfield, Illinois.
Prior to Coin Toss, Satya had already established himself as a skilled director with a range of notable credits. One of his most notable works is the short film "D.W.T." (Driving While Texting),a public service announcement aimed at discouraging people from texting while driving. This thought-provoking film has had a significant impact, encouraging viewers to prioritize road safety.
Satya's short film "My Dad, My Hero" was a finalist in two categories at the 2011 Life Fest Film Festival in Los Angeles, demonstrating his versatility as a director. He also directed the Marathi short film "Welcome to Chicago", a heartwarming video invitation created for an Indian community convention held at Chicago's McCormick Place in 2011.
For this community project, Satya and his team brought together around forty Chicago artists, ranging in age from 7 to 70 years, to create a beautiful and engaging short film. The artists contributed their skills in singing, writing, acting, and composing music, making the film a true collaborative effort.
Before pursuing a career in film direction, Satya worked as a director's assistant for the theater adaptation of the popular TV series M*A*S*H*, presented by the Elgin Theater company in 2010.
Recently, Satya completed a documentary in the Marathi language about a young person who won a prestigious award in India for his creative writings despite suffering from cerebral palsy. The Indian news media has praised Satya's documentary efforts.
Satya hopes that Coin Toss will continue to captivate its viewers and looks forward to creating more entertaining films through his production company, Anmol Movies.
