Sudeshna Sen is a Seattle based filmmaker. Her films have screened at Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), Outfest (LA) Boston LGBT Film Festival (Wicked Queer), New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) Chicago South Asian Film Festival to name a few. Previously she was Professor of Japanese literature and Visual Culture at University of Washington and University of Utah. She describes herself as " a filmmaker of quiet moments, small interludes of meaning and emotion that are unforgettable for those in it, and unknown to others. In everyday life amidst all the color and bustle of things, quiet moments often go unnoticed by everyone except the two people for whom it carries great import. Change doesn’t always come with fanfare. Sometimes it sneaks up on us in a quiet moment or a small gesture. As we go through life, it is important to pause and dwell on these quiet moments that delicately yet irrevocably change our lives forever".
Narrative
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Finding Bapu (In Development)
Anu's beloved grandfather Bapu moved from India to Anu's home in the Pacific Northwest when Anu was young, and Anu is devastated when Bapu dies. But when she is visited by Bapu's ghost, she knows that there must be a way to bring Bapu back to life—she's just not sure how. Anu enlists her friends Izzy and Unger to help her. From shaving her head to making up fortunes in the hope of becoming more holy, Anu tries everything. She even journeys to the island of the Mystery Museum. Perhaps there, Karnak the Magician will be able to help? This film delves deep into the realities of immigrant life, female agency and the importance of empowering female voices from childhood. |
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Mehndi (2018)
On the threshold of womanhood, amidst the bright colorful flurry of an Indian bridal shower, two young girls pass a secret designed to alter their lives forever Currently streaming on Alaska Airlines. Watch the film here.    |
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Julia's Farm (2015) After spending many years waiting to retire and wanting to buy her dream farm, Julia finally gets it - but not in the way she expects. Currently streaming on Evergreen Channel @evrgrn Watch full film here |
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Documentary
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Turret Syndrome (2016) Things you see when you hide in plain sight at one of Seattle's busiest corners for 15 years. Watch full film |
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Urban Street Gallery (2016) A short film about the confluence of art, urbanism, drug wars, gang violence and the future of black youth. How can art shape a community? Watch film here |