Shuchi Talati is a multifaceted filmmaker from India whose cinematic endeavors delve into the realms of gender, sexuality, and home, often shedding light on the intricacies of these complex themes.
As a graduate of the prestigious American Film Institute, Shuchi was awarded the Women In Film endowment, a testament to her outstanding filmmaking skills.
Her short film, Mae and Ash, garnered widespread acclaim, winning numerous awards and eventually earning a Vimeo Staff Pick, a remarkable achievement in the world of independent filmmaking.
Shuchi is currently developing her first feature-length film, Girls Will Be Girls, a poignant coming-of-age story that explores the themes of sexual awakening within the confines of a conservative boarding school in India.
Notably, Girls has been selected for the NFDC Co-Production Market and the Cine Qua Non Script Lab 2019, a significant recognition of the film's potential.
In addition to her feature film endeavors, Shuchi is also in post-production for a short film about period sex, A Period Piece, a project produced by Esra Saydam.
As a producer, Shuchi has an impressive credits list, including Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas for HBO, a show that interrogated the racially biased policing of communities of color.
One of Shuchi's episodes on the show was nominated for a GLAAD award, a testament to her dedication to exploring socially relevant topics through her work.
Shuchi resides and works in NYC, where she is actively involved in the filmmaking community. She co-chairs the Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective and is a member of Kalakars and Brown Girls Doc Mafia, a testament to her commitment to fostering a sense of community and collaboration among fellow creatives.
