Anisha Savan is a NYC-based writer, producer, and director. Anisha is known for her short films in the horror genre, all of which have explored subjects within cultural and social commentary as well as deeply personal themes around grief. Her work has been accepted into several prestigious festivals, including the Oscar-qualifying festival HollyShorts, and Film Shortage.
THE FILMS
Intrusive (2024) (Unreleased)
A murder suspect reveals her motive was driven by an uncanny entity.
I’ll Never Be Alive Again (2022) Runtime: 19 mins
A cured zombie lives in seclusion, haunted by the crimes of her past.
Read Alan Ng’s rave review on Film Threat!
Film Shortage (Official Selection)
Portland Horror Film Festival (Official Selection)
Horrors4You (WINNER: Best Ensemble Cast, NOMINEE: Best Score, Best Director, Best Short Film)
Indie Short Fest (NOMINEE: Best Female Director, Best Original Screenplay)
Austin Spotlight Film Festival (NOMINEE: Best Horror, Best Ensemble Cast, Best Actress)
Reel Horror Fest (Official Selection)
Northeast Horror Film Festival (Official Selection) (NOMINEE: Best Actress)
HollyShorts (Official Selection)
IndieX Film Fest (Official Selection) (WINNER: Best Director NOMINEE: Best Drama Short Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress)
Ghost Me (2021) Runtime: 10 mins
Joe's on a promising at-home date with Kat until she reveals her apartment is haunted by "friendly" ghosts. The night takes a sinister turn when Joe realizes he's not welcome in their home.
Portland Horror Film Festival (Official Selection)
Los Angeles Film Awards (WINNER Best Horror, Audience Choice)
European Short Film Festival (WINNER Best Horror, Audience Award)
Austin Spotlight Film Festival (WINNER Best Twist)
HorrorOrigins (Official Selection)
Vancouver Film Festival (Semi-Finalist Best Film)
London Rocks Film Festival (Honorable Mention)
He Comes from a Good Family (2020) Runtime: 12 mins
What begins as a cordial setup quickly devolves into a nightmare when a young woman learns that her future in-laws are harboring a dark secret.
Film Shortage (Official Selection)
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You’re Not Here (Music Video)
Storyboards, Director, Producer, Editor
2019
He Comes from a Good Family (Narrative Short) 12 mins.
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
2020
I’m Gonna Be Alright (Music Video)
Storyboards, Director, Producer, Editor
2020
Liloka (Fashion Spot)
Director
2020
Sid and Nancy (Contemporary Dance Film)
Director
2021
Ghost Me (Narrative Short) 10 mins.
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
2021
Glad I Found You (Music Video)
Director, Producer, Editor
2021
I’ll Never Be Alive Again (Narrative Short) 19 mins.
Writer, Director, Producer
2022
Something Bad Will Happen (Narrative Short) 12 mins
Writer, Director, Producer
(Unreleased)
I’LL NEVER BE ALIVE AGAIN | Screenings
Portland Horror Film Festival (Portland, OR)
The Hollywood Theatre 7/3
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Austin Spotlight Film Festival (Austin, TX)
Southwest Lake Creek, 9/24
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Reel Horror Fest (Chicago, IL)
The Westin Chicago-Lombard, 10/29
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HollyShorts (Los Angeles, CA)
TCL Chinese Theatres, 11/30
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Northeast Film Festival Horror Fest (Teaneck, NJ)
Teaneck Cinemas, 12/1
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