A SELECTION OF MY NARRATIVE WORK
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ROOTS | SHORT FILM, 2025
In the 1940s, a South Asian woman confronts a city council meeting to advocate for her right to buy a home in a white neighbourhood.
Written & Directed by Jasleen Kaur
Currently in post production.
HISTORICA CANADA'S HERITAGE MINUTE: PALDI | SHORT FILM, 2023
In 1927, Bishan Kaur left her home in Punjab, India to join her husband, the lumber entrepreneur Mayo Singh, in Canada. They helped shape the community of Paldi as a welcoming and inclusive home to people of all backgrounds.
Directed by Hayley Gray & Anaïsa Visser
Produced by Elad Tzadok & Hayley Gray
Cinematography by Naim Sutherland
Edited by Jasleen Kaur
PERFECT DAUGHTER | SHORT FILM, 2021
When a highly respectable family moves into the neighbourhood, a young woman grows suspicious of her new neighbours' seemingly flawless daughter.
Directed & Edited by Jasleen Kaur
Produced by Tania Quiroz
AWARDS
BIPOC TV & Film Reel Work Filmmaking Initiative
Best North American Short, Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival
Best Sci-Fi Short, Cannes Short Film Festival
FESTIVAL SELECTIONS
Cannes Short Film Festival
International Film Festival of South Asia
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
Reelworld Film Festival
Tasveer Film Festival
Vancouver Asian Film Festival
Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival
Vancouver International Women in Film Festival
Available on CBC Gem.
JASON | MINI SERIES, 2024
Jason, a short-form limited series from APTN lumi Originals, follows a young Indigenous man as he moves from the rez to the city and navigates university life, where each choice tests his values, pushes his boundaries and challenges the expectations of his loved ones.
Directed by Andrew Genaille
Produced by Jessica Wadsworth & Tanis Parenteau
Cinematography by Alexander Torres
Edited by Jasleen Kaur
Available on APTN lumi.
LIFERS | SHORT FILM, 2023
A sudden rise in drug overdoses leads to an overcrowded hospital, where a rookie cop sits guard over a career criminal.
Written and directed by Ranjit Samra
Cinematography by Bhavesh Chauhan
Edited by Jasleen Kaur
Starring Tarun Keram & William Belleau (of Killers of the Flower Moon)
DESI STANDARD TIME TRAVEL | SHORT FILM, 2022
When Imran suddenly loses his father, an opportunity to travel back in time for an evening gives him a chance to end things on a better note.
Directed by Kashif Pasta
Produced by Shyam Valera & Eric Bizzari
Cinematography by Dmitry Lopatin
Edited by Jasleen Kaur
Winner of Outstanding Editing at Tallgrass International Film Festival.
ONE DAY | SHORT FILM, 2024
An Indo-Caribbean Muslim teenager played by Rebecca Ablack (Ginny & Georgia) daydreams to seek her inner confidence.
Directed by Yazmeen Kanji
Produced by Maryam Remtulla
Cinematography by Issa Shah
Edited by Jasleen Kaur
Currently screening at film festivals.
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