Skin Deep

Production Country: USA
Running Time: 13mins
Year: 2024

Abhirup, a high school senior desperate for validation, navigates a clash between his cultural identity and fitting in. After betraying his cousin to impress the cool kids, he must choose between attending a coveted house party or repairing their bond.

FILM CREW:
Director: Red Reddy
Producer: Rhea Dudani, Josh Pei
Exec Producer: Rhea Dudani
Writer: Red Reddy
DOP: Mika Hawley
Editor: Will Mayo
Sound Design: Ethan Zeitman
Composer: Ali Helnwein
Production Design: Abraham Chan
Costume Design: Rita Mae Sylvester
Hair & Makeup: Rita Mae Sylvester
Casting: Shannon Corey

Cast: Krishna Doodnauth, Swayam Bhatia , Zac Branciforte, Darrian Composanto, Jessica Rush, Angelina Boris, Trenton Hudson


FESTIVALS:
Festival of Cinema NYC August 2026
Beverly Hills Film FestivalApril 2026
Smita Patil International Film FestivalJanuary 2026
Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival MISAFFNovember 2025
International Film Festival of South Asia Toronto [IFFSA Toronto]October 2025
Tasveer Film FestivalOctober 2025
El Paso Film FestivalSeptember 2025
DC South Asian Film FestivalSeptember 2025