Director: Charles Frank
Country of Production: USA
Year of Production: 2025
Runtime: 8min
For three decades, Shanti Gooljar has been the force behind New York City’s most sought-after driving school, captivating everyone from A-list celebrities to the ultra-wealthy with her unapologetic teaching style. Behind the wheel, she’s a master of the chaotic Manhattan streets. But beneath her tough exterior lies a world of heartache and loss.
***Longlisted for the 98th Academy Awards (2026 Oscars®)***
FESTIVALS:
2025 SXSW – World Premiere
2025 Palm Springs International ShortFest – Winner, Best Documentary Short
2025 Doc10 Film Festival
2025 Salute Your Shorts Film Fest
2025 Nashville Film Festival
2025 BendFilm Festival
2025 AmDocs
2025 Vashon Island Film Festival
2025 PROOF Film Festival
2025 Snake Alley Festival of Film
2025 Healdsburg International Short Film Festival
2025 Thin Line Fest
2025 Indie Street Film Festival
2025 Mountainfilm Festival