Join us for an exciting episode of our podcast as we welcome back Sachin Dharwadker, a member of our inaugural class in 2013, as our first guest of Season Four. Sachin, a screenwriter and director from Madison, Wisconsin, now based in Los Angeles, is a big reason why our festival, All American, even exists today. His submission in 2013, "In a Special Place", helped solidify our belief in the power of student storytelling and set the bar high for all submissions to follow. Sachin's film won our first Best Direction Award and continues to inspire us and thousands of other student filmmakers to this day. Sachin has continued on his journey as a filmmaker and has received numerous accolades, including being an alumni of Sundance Ignite and the Sundance Episodic Lab. He is currently developing a drama series with Starz and Paramount Television Studios, finishing a new short, and developing his first feature. This episode is a must-listen for anyone just beginning their journey as a filmmaker and wanting to find a model of passion creating opportunity. Tune in to hear Sachin's story and learn about the power of student storytelling. Sachin’s Website: https://sachinfilms.com/ Subscribe NOW: anchor.fm/futureoffilm 2013 AAHSFF Winner, Best Direction: "In a Special Place" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/futureoffilm/support