What award-winning short film did director Aneil Karia create?

Director Aneil Karia co-created the Oscar-winning short film 'The Long Goodbye' with Riz Ahmed, which gained international acclaim after winning the Grand Prix at HollyShorts Los Angeles in 2022.

What other projects has director Aneil Karia worked on?

In addition to his award-winning short films, Aneil Karia has recently completed his second feature, a modern adaptation of Hamlet, which premiered at Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals.

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Marvel's Letitia Wright and Director Aneil Karia Celebrated as HollyShorts London 2025 Trailblazers

Q: What is Letitia Wright's directorial debut film about?

Letitia Wright's directorial debut film 'Highway to the Moon' is a layered exploration of violence, memory, and spiritual resilience, inspired by the real-life tragedy of a close friend's family member.

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Letitia Wright and Aneil Karia to receive Trailblazer Award at HollyShorts London 2025
Wright's directorial debut 'Highway to the Moon' explores grief and violence
Karia's Oscar-winning short 'The Long Goodbye' gains international acclaim

Marvel's Letitia Wright and Director Aneil Karia Celebrated as HollyShorts London 2025 Trailblazers

The HollyShorts London 2025 festival will honor two acclaimed filmmakers as Trailblazers: Letitia Wright and Aneil Karia. Wright, globally recognized for her role as Shuri in Marvel's Black Panther franchise, has emerged as a powerful creative force behind the camera. Her directorial debut, 'Highway to the Moon,' premiered at HollyShorts Los Angeles to critical acclaim and will screen again at the London festival. The film is a layered exploration of violence, memory, and spiritual resilience, inspired by the real-life tragedy of a close friend's family member.