Director: Charles Frank
Country of Production: USA
Year of Release: 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.
AWARDS
Grand Jury Prize, Documentary – 2025 AFI Fest
Best Documentary Short – 2025 Palm Springs International ShortFest
Audience Award – 2025 Nashville Film Festival
FESTIVALS:
2025 SXSW – World Premiere
2025 Critics Choice Documentary Awards – nominated for Best Short Documentary
2025 Palm Springs International ShortFest
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