Akshay Prem Vyas
- Writer
- Director
- Editor
Akshay Prem Vyas turns first time feature filmmaker with Kaaya. Akshay originally hails from India and he grew up listening to dramatic real-life stories from his grandmother of India-Pakistan separation in 1948 after India became an independent nation. The human drama, turmoil and changing relationships between people fascinated Akshay. As a young creative individual, Akshay started to write plays and won several awards in drama for direction in his growing up years.
After completing Engineering in Electronics in 2004, in year 2005 Akshay moved to United States of America to pursue higher education. Film making was Akshay's first love and while studying for his Masters in San Jose State University, he started to learn film making. Between 2005 and 2013, Akshay made several short films and music videos that were screened in Northern California film festivals.
In 2013 Akshay started to write his first full length feature film script - Kaaya. Between 2015 and 2016, Akshay finished his first feature film Kaaya. Writer/Director M. Night Shaymalan is Akshay's inspiration for movies. He is intrigued by his ability to tell simple stories in the most poignant, compelling & suspenseful ways.
After completing Engineering in Electronics in 2004, in year 2005 Akshay moved to United States of America to pursue higher education. Film making was Akshay's first love and while studying for his Masters in San Jose State University, he started to learn film making. Between 2005 and 2013, Akshay made several short films and music videos that were screened in Northern California film festivals.
In 2013 Akshay started to write his first full length feature film script - Kaaya. Between 2015 and 2016, Akshay finished his first feature film Kaaya. Writer/Director M. Night Shaymalan is Akshay's inspiration for movies. He is intrigued by his ability to tell simple stories in the most poignant, compelling & suspenseful ways.