“Harry & Meghan” producer Neha Shastry has signed with CAA for representation. She continues to be represented by Ramo Law.
An Indian-American director and producer, Shastry began her career at Vice News, where she produced its critically acclaimed coverage of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, and the subsequent war in Eastern Ukraine. Her work has been recognized with an Emmy, a Dupont, and a Peabody.
Shastry produced Stacey Abrams’ “All In: The Fight For Democracy,” which detailed the history and legacy of voter suppression in the U.S. The film was shortlisted for an Academy Award, and was named Best Documentary by the Hollywood Critics Association, African-American Film Critics Association, and Alliance of Women Film Journalists.
She also produced the film “Convergence” for Netflix, which was nominated for an Emmy Award. From 2021-2022, Shastry was chosen to participate in Netflix’s inaugural Nonfiction Director Fellowship, an incubator for up-and-coming directors of color,...
An Indian-American director and producer, Shastry began her career at Vice News, where she produced its critically acclaimed coverage of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, and the subsequent war in Eastern Ukraine. Her work has been recognized with an Emmy, a Dupont, and a Peabody.
Shastry produced Stacey Abrams’ “All In: The Fight For Democracy,” which detailed the history and legacy of voter suppression in the U.S. The film was shortlisted for an Academy Award, and was named Best Documentary by the Hollywood Critics Association, African-American Film Critics Association, and Alliance of Women Film Journalists.
She also produced the film “Convergence” for Netflix, which was nominated for an Emmy Award. From 2021-2022, Shastry was chosen to participate in Netflix’s inaugural Nonfiction Director Fellowship, an incubator for up-and-coming directors of color,...
- 5/5/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix and nonprofit organization Ghetto Film School (Gfs) announced ten finalists chosen for its year-long nonfiction and directing fellowship.
The selected fellows will be placed on unscripted and documentary series in production at Netflix while participating in networking opportunities provided by the program.
The ten fellows are Ashley O’Shay, Eloise King, Eric Seals, Maya Cueva, Mohamed Siam, Neha Shastry, Omar Aldakheel, Pia Borg, Tedra Wilson and Xin Li.
Netflix’s unscripted and documentary series team, which has produced popular shows such as “Chef’s Table,” “Love Is Blind” and “High on the Hog,” created the curriculum for the fellowship. Fellows will work with showrunners and directors on both new and established Netflix series, gaining essential mentorship and practical experience. In addition, select fellows will have the chance to attend master classes and meet-and-greets with high-ranking executives throughout the industry.
“We are so grateful to have an incredible partner like Netflix,” said Sharese Bullock Bailey,...
The selected fellows will be placed on unscripted and documentary series in production at Netflix while participating in networking opportunities provided by the program.
The ten fellows are Ashley O’Shay, Eloise King, Eric Seals, Maya Cueva, Mohamed Siam, Neha Shastry, Omar Aldakheel, Pia Borg, Tedra Wilson and Xin Li.
Netflix’s unscripted and documentary series team, which has produced popular shows such as “Chef’s Table,” “Love Is Blind” and “High on the Hog,” created the curriculum for the fellowship. Fellows will work with showrunners and directors on both new and established Netflix series, gaining essential mentorship and practical experience. In addition, select fellows will have the chance to attend master classes and meet-and-greets with high-ranking executives throughout the industry.
“We are so grateful to have an incredible partner like Netflix,” said Sharese Bullock Bailey,...
- 8/11/2021
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
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