Dave Laven is an Emmy-nominated Indian-American writer, director, and producer – raised in San Francisco, but residing in New York and LA.

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He draws upon his unique roots to make colorfully absurdist nonfiction and fiction films with a global point of view, sharing marginalized stories that reveal unsung perspectives.

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For his work, he’s earned recognition from SXSW, TIFF, and Milan Fashion Film Festival and notable wins from GLAAD, the Clios, and the Realscreen Awards.