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Adithya Rajan

Adithya Rajan (he/him) is a filmmaker with a profound passion for directing and producing, dedicated to telling stories that resonate with his experience as a South Asian American across various genres, including comedies and thrillers. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Film & TV Directing from DePaul University and has directed over 10 short films that have been showcased at festivals across the United States, including the Chicago South Asian Film Festival, Silicon Beach Film Festival, Fourth Wall Film Festival, and Rutherford Film Festival. His extensive production experience includes overseeing more than 15 films and web series, where he has managed everything from scheduling and budgeting to festival strategy and distribution.

He has also graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has experience launching new products to market across multiple industries including healthcare, consumer goods, and finance.