Anisha Savan is a New York-based writer, director, and founder of Vehem Films. She works primarily in the horror genre.
Her proof of concept short Sweetheart is currently in the 2026 festival circuit. The Chambers is her upcoming debut feature.
RESUME
You’re Not Here (Music Video)
Storyboards, Director, Producer, Editor
2019
He Comes from a Good Family (Narrative Short) 12 mins.
Writer, Director, Producer, Production Designer, 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, Production Designer, 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
Intrusive (Narrative Short) 9 mins
Writer, Director, Producer, Production Designer
2024
Sweetheart (Proof-of-Concept Short) 12 mins
Writer, Director, Producer, Production Designer, Additional Editing
2026
THE FILMS
Sweetheart (2026)
A young woman’s attempt at exorcising her mother unravels into something far more personal.
Starring: Brock Looser, Gayle Landers and Harry Seabrook. Cinematography by Brad Reeb (Arri Raw)
Intrusive (2024)
A murder suspect reveals her motive was driven by an uncanny entity.
Starring: Brock Looser, Lainey Woo. Cinematography: Brad Reeb (RED)
I’ll Never Be Alive Again (2022)
A cured zombie lives in seclusion, haunted by the crimes of her past.
Starring: Esheka Varshney, Brock Looser, Shiv Masand. Cinematography by Lauren Pruitt (Canon C70)
Ghost Me (2021)
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.
Starring: Harry Seabrook, Meghan Boyle. Cinematography by Brad Reeb (RED)
He Comes From A Good Family (2020)
A young Indian woman is pressured into an arranged marriage to a man who comes from a well respected family. What begins as a cordial setup quickly devolves into a nightmare when she learns that her future in-laws are harboring a dark secret.
Starring: Shompa Kabir, Shiv Masand, Janki Patel, Nush Ahmed. Cinematography by Paulius Kontijevas (RED)
ACCOLADES
SWEETHEART
Atlanta Horror Film Festival (Official Selection)
Portland Horror Film Festival (Official Selection)
INTRUSIVE
Chicago Horror Film Festival (Official Selection)
Film Shortage (Official Selection)
I’LL NEVER BE ALIVE AGAIN
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 Monthly Screenings (Official Selection)
IndieX Film Fest (Official Selection) (WINNER: Best Director NOMINEE: Best Drama Short Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress)
GHOST ME
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)
HollyShorts Monthly Screenings (Official Selection)
HE COMES FROM A GOOD FAMILY
Film Shortage (Official Selection)
Best Global Shorts (Official Selection)
New York Indie Shorts Awards (Honorable Mention)
Moody Crab Film Fest (Official Selection)
B & B International Film Festival (Official Selection)
S.O.S Indie Horror Fest (Official Selection)
SCREENINGS
SWEETHEART | Upcoming Screenings
Pacific Northwest Premiere (Portland OR)
The Hollywood Theatre OPENING NIGHT 6/3 Streaming exclusive 6/14-6/17
Tickets
INTRUSIVE | Past Screenings
World Premiere (New York, NY)
The Angelika Film Center 5/15
Tickets
Chicago Horror Film Festival (Chicago, IL)
The Logan Theatre 9/28
Tickets
I’LL NEVER BE ALIVE AGAIN | Past Screenings
Portland Horror Film Festival (Portland, OR)
The Hollywood Theatre 7/3
Tickets
Austin Spotlight Film Festival (Austin, TX)
Southwest Lake Creek, 9/24
Tickets
Reel Horror Fest (Chicago, IL)
The Westin Chicago-Lombard, 10/29
Tickets
HollyShorts (Los Angeles, CA)
TCL Chinese Theatres, 11/30
Tickets
Northeast Film Festival Horror Fest (Teaneck, NJ)
Teaneck Cinemas, 12/1
Tickets
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