Nikhil Kamkolkar, a New Jersey-based writer and filmmaker, skillfully combines his storytelling talent with a keen understanding of technology, creating narratives that resonate both emotionally and intellectually. His debut feature, "LOVE LOVE" reflects on the emotional complexities of identity and is available on Amazon Prime in several territories. "The Dark Between Us," brings mental health issues in the South Asian community to the forefront, wrapped in an engaging genre film.
Kamkolkar's original TV pilots, across genres like sci-fi, horror, and thriller, have garnered acclaim in prestigious screenwriting contests such as Final Draft/Big Break, Screencraft etc. These stories are marked by their exploration of human nature, morality, and societal issues, set against the backdrop of an increasingly technology-driven world.
His technical prowess in Unreal Engine further elevates his storytelling. He was invited to the Unreal Engine Animation Fellowship 2023, allowing him to integrate advanced visual storytelling techniques into his work. He is certified as an Unreal Authorized Instructor (Gold Level).
Kamkolkar’s passion for storytelling is matched by his eagerness to collaborate with other creative minds and story-driven producers, and entertain, provoke thought and offer new perspectives through distinct, emotionally charged narratives.
The Sonnet Project
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Television
by Angela Rauscher (Comedy, Drama, History and Romance)
Director, Actor All 154 of Shakespeare's sonnets, each performed by a different actor in a New York City location.
The BOYE Division
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Film (short)
by Nikhil Kamkolkar (Comedy and Thriller)
Director, Writer, Visual effects, Editor, Producer Dirty Agents and office politics create drama for the ultra-secret CIA unit 'The BOYE Division,' tasked with recovering 'Bodies Of Your Enemies'
Strangers
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Film (short)
by Irina Varina (Drama)
Camera and Electrical Department A brief encounter of fears and hopes.
Fatal Encounters
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Television
(Documentary and Crime)
Actor "Fatal Encounters" tells the stories of people in the wrong place at the wrong time. It traces the doomed relationships between victim and killer as their paths intertwine, setting the stage for a series of events that lead to murder.
Indian Cowboy
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Film
by Nikhil Kamkolkar (Comedy and Romance)
Director, Actor, Writer Indian Cowboy is a tongue-in-cheek exploration of the idea of "true love" with a South Asian twist, playing upon both Bollywood and Hollywood Romantic Comedy conventions. Nick dreams of experiencing true love at its most glorious and with a decidedly happy ending. A cynical Sapna on the other hand believes that true love always leads to a tragic end as in Romeo & Juliet or Laila & Majnu. So when these star-crossed lovers meet and fall for each other, the quest for a mutually compatible ending to their love story begins! Featuring exciting new music by South Asian artists including Karsh Kale, Alms For Shanti, Karyshma with Falu, and Kam Dhillon. Written by Nikhil Kamkolkar
American Desi
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Film
by Piyush Dinker Pandya (Comedy, Drama and Romance)
Camera and Electrical Department College freshman Krishna Reddy, who has never cared for his Indian-American cultural heritage, looks forward to a new life on campus but is surprised to find that he has been assigned Indian roommates. Through his new experiences, he struggles to understand the side of himself he has always turned his back on in order to fit in. Written by Anonymous
University of Wisconsin - Madison