The Road Not Taken
Short
Telugu
mins
13:30
North American Premiere
In-Person, Virtual
2024
India
Drama
‘The Road Not Taken’ revolves around a woman who decided to quit her day job to pursue her acting career, only to encounter a challenge that compels her to reconsider her decision.
Indian World Film Festival 24, Hyderabad
Director
Sarthwik Bollu
Born and Grew up in India, Sarthwik's debut as a filmmaker came to life with a short narrative, "The Road Not Taken." As a self-taught writer/director, he cultivated a versatile taste for storytelling, finding inspiration in a varied spectrum of Indian and global cinema. This exploration led him to recognize the profound influence films can wield in navigating personal narratives intertwined with universal themes. Having contributed to various short film projects in supporting crew roles, Sarthwik recently wrapped up the shooting phase of his latest project, “ORGANIZIZED,” which is currently in the post-production stage. Inspired by Martin Scorsese's wisdom that "You can train to become a better filmmaker by being YOURSELF,” Sarthwik is learning to explore the realm of cinema through authentic artistic expression.
Director:
Sarthwik Bollu
Producer:
Prithvi Raj Karreddula
Writer:
Sarthwik Bollu
Cast:
Sirisha Andavolu
Editor:
Crew:
Prithvi Raj Karreddula