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Rising Director Vibha Kulkarni Embarks on Hollywood Journey with Debut Feature ‘7TH HOUSE’
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 24: Los Angeles, CA / Mumbai, Maharashtra: Vibha Kulkarni, a talented filmmaker from Bandra, Mumbai, is poised to make her directorial debut in Hollywood with the romantic comedy “7TH HOUSE.” Not only will Kulkarni direct the film, but she will also take on the lead role, marking a significant milestone in […]
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 24: Los Angeles, CA / Mumbai, Maharashtra: Vibha Kulkarni, a talented filmmaker from Bandra, Mumbai, is poised to make her directorial debut in Hollywood with the romantic comedy “7TH HOUSE.” Not only will Kulkarni direct the film, but she will also take on the lead role, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning multi-hyphenate career.
In a bold move, Kulkarni cast herself as the lead character in her debut feature, reflecting her unique approach to storytelling. “Casting is crucial to directing for me. I visualise characters and their worlds with specific actors in mind while writing itself. The lead character in ‘7TH HOUSE’ is based on me, a filmmaker in her thirties. I couldn’t see anyone else playing her but me. It’s not something I do for every story, but for this one, it felt necessary,” she explained.
An extensive and diverse creative background has marked Kulkarni’s journey to this moment. An alumnus of St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath’s College of Fine Arts in Bengaluru, and the National Institute of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad, she further honed her craft at the prestigious American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory.
