Written, directed, and produced by Vikrant Patankar, the film reimagines startup storytelling through the lens of musical cinema — blending parody, pathos, and poetic irony.
Credits Writer / Director / Producer / DOP / Editor / Colorist — Vikrant Patankar Starring — Laura Park & Ryan Bettencourt Costume Designer — Sara Arvin Music — Justin Hurwitz Special Appearance — Soham Ganatra, Karan Vaidya
Inspired by the iconic first teaser for Interstellar (2014), the film connects the grand legacy of pioneers to the relentless, personal drive of today's innovators. It reframes a startup announcement through a lens of cinematic history, profound curiosity, and the core belief that "we've only just begun."
Credits Director / Editor / Colorist — Vikrant Patankar Writer — Saqib Hussain Music — Hans Zimmer
Credits Director / Editor / Colorist — Vikrant Patankar Writer — Saqib Hussain Music — Hans Zimmer
Inspired by Anduril's "Don't Work At Anduril" campaign, the film parodies the reverse-psychology recruitment ad through a mockumentary lens. It contrasts the glossy "change the world" promise with the hilarious, overwhelming, and non-stop pressure of hyper-growth.
Credits Writer / Director / Producer / DOP / Editor / Colorist — Vikrant Patankar Starring — Jayesh Sharma Music — Jonathan Boyle Special thanks — Sujay Choubey
A high-octane cinematic short set in the Mesquite, Nevada desert, documenting the successful drop test of the Rex 2.0 capsule for Catalyx Space.
The film captures a high-stakes technical milestone through the lens of a mission documentary. It blends the raw energy of on-site engineering and rapid prototyping with the cinematic tension of a live test, following the team from final prep to a 14,000-foot drop, successful touchdown, and recovery.
Credits Director / Editor / Colorist — Vikrant Patankar Concept — Saqib Hussain Music — Ryan Tau
Credits Director / Editor / Colorist — Vikrant Patankar Concept — Saqib Hussain Music — Ryan Tau