Elyana Moradi is an independent Persian-Canadian filmmaker. Her films examine the duality of identity in the aftermath of immigration, reflecting the intersection of Persian and Canadian cultures as they intertwine with memory and the lived experience of womanhood.

Her latest short film “Project Human” will be screening as part of VHS 2026’s Student Shorts Program.

Omkar Mohare is a Writer-Director from Mumbai, India whose work delves into psychological horror and surreal drama, often exploring themes of identity, guilt, and transformation.

His latest short film “Tailor-Made” will be screening as part of VHS 2026’s Student Shorts Program.