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Akshay Bhatia
Akshay Bhatia is a Georgia-born, Atlanta-based filmmaker. He recently served as Francis Ford Coppola's personal assistant and directorial apprentice on Megalopolis, where he followed the project from pre-production all the way through post-production and premiere. During the shoot, he aided in directing and writing scenes for the film, and apprenticed under Roman Coppola, director of the second un…
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Megalopolis · 2024Megalopolis
★ 5.12024
MovieScience FictionDrama
In a futuristic New York known as New Rome, visionary architect Cesar Catilina dreams of building "Megalopolis," a utopian city that redefines society’s limits. Opposing him is the corrupt Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who clings to power and profit. Between them stands Julia, the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar forces her to choose between loyalty, ambition, and the fate of humanity.
Megadoc · 2025Megadoc
★ 6.72025
MovieDocumentary
Presenting a behind-the-scenes account of a visionary at work. From Oscar-nominated Mike Figgis, Megadoc gives audiences an unfiltered and intimate look at the making of Francis Ford Coppola’s epic sci-fi drama Megalopolis.
The Preakness · 2024The Preakness
2024
MovieHorrorDrama
One drunken night, a down on his luck horse trainer is visited by a mysterious lobbyist who comes to him with a centuries spanning pitch involving the US meat packing industry, the history of horse racing, and how he and his farm factor into all of it.
Confessions · 2026Confessions
2026
MovieThrillerComedy
When a young woman confesses her lust for a man devoted to the church, her priest’s guidance blurs into provocation when he believes the confession is meant for him.
BiRDYBiRDY
MovieComedyDrama
A young hellion named Kip grows up too fast in a small sweat-assy town that’s eaten up with the mystery of a lost child.
MercyMercy
★ 10.0
MovieThrillerHorror
A mysterious lurker stalks a girl with a strange hobby in this dark atmospheric thriller.
Soulless · 2020Soulless
★ 5.52020
MovieThrillerMystery
A stranger wonders the empty streets of his neighborhood and city searching for answers but is being lured away by an unseen force.
Withdrawal · 2025Withdrawal
2025
MovieDramaRomance
Artistic lovers, Viv and Jay, have become trapped in a vicious cycle of codependent heroin addiction. But when Viv’s wealthy parents hire an interventionist to take Viv to rehab, the couple decides to set off on their own with the help of a suboxone prescription... all they have to do is survive a harrowing night through drug withdrawal.
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A young hellion named Kip grows up too fast in a small sweat-assy town that’s eaten up with the mystery of a lost child.
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