Saila Kariat

Writer, Director, Filmmaker, Entrepreneur, Engineer, Mother and Wife. Member of @filmfatales @sfgrotto @sffilm #rootedandwritten

[Saila Kariat @KariatFilms]

I always feel a deep sense of responsibility when making a film—to stay authentic, sincere especially when telling a true story. Jesus Land was one such project. Having the author, Julia Scheeres, and her daughter Davia on set made it more meaningful. They were extras!

[Saila Kariat @KariatFilms]

It was a pleasure to watch Sideways on the big screen with @jesuslandmovie Executive Producer Andrea and her husband. I was thrilled to meet Alexander Payne, whose films I have admired for many years.. Election, Nebraska, Sideways, The Holdovers…

[Saila Kariat @KariatFilms]

We are making progress on Jesus Land . There are many parallel efforts - fundraising, casting, finding key creative talent. Please contact me if you would like to support the film! @Jeffrey Allard @Julia Scheeres

https://t.co/GP2gYxOBoS

[Keith Boykin @keithboykin]

Obama: I’ve noticed that some men seem to think that Trump's behavior of bullying and putting people down is a sign of strength. That is not real strength. Real strength is working hard, taking responsibility, telling the truth, helping people in need, and standing up for others.

[The View @TheView]

"What does it say about a country when people feel that they need to find scapegoats?"

@Trevornoah weighs in on former Pres. Trump's continued attacks on immigrants.

[Barbra Streisand @BarbraStreisand]

A calling…. All women who believe in a woman’s right to control her own body MUST get Kamala Harris elected.

[Saila Kariat @KariatFilms]

We are pleased to have Adrienne Stern on board as the casting director for Jesus Land.

Adrienne Stern has built a successful career as a Casting Director. Her films have premiered at Sundance, Toronto, Cannes, Tribeca, Berlin, South by Southwest and other prominent festivals.

[Saila Kariat @KariatFilms]

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[Azmat Khan @AzmatZahra]

There is more to say, but for now let me tell you how proud I am of our @columbiajourn students, whom I've watched report non-stop for days, sleep on floors, support one another & give their all to bearing witness under dire conditions: https://t.co/uRvlyG4Gxp @PulitzerPrizes

[Saila Kariat @KariatFilms]

The Valley is now available on Apple TV!

https://t.co/cGHXFAGKPc

[Saila Kariat @KariatFilms]

Carol Edgarian in Conversation with Bridget Quinn//The Writing Life: Mentorship, Friendship, and Finding Your Own Path https://t.co/5nJqsLpNZo

[Saila Kariat @KariatFilms]

Help make Jesus Land into a film! I am actively seeking investors in the project. Please message me directly if you are interested in investing.

[Saila Kariat @KariatFilms]

Bay Area Folks - please join us for our last Reading and Meeting of the year on Friday Nov 17 from 5PM - 7PM at The Writers Grotto. With fabulous readers Rebecca Black Heather June Gibbons Kate Busatto Roopa Krishnamoorthy. Followed by happy hour! Hope to see you there.

[Laurie Ann Doyle @LaurieAnnDoyle]

The magnificent Octavia Butler always gets it right!

"My most important talent - or habit - was persistence. Without it, I would have given up writing long before I finished my first novel. It's amazing what we can do if we simply REFUSE to give up."

#WritingCommunity

[Vanessa Hua @vanessa_hua]

Looking for a beautiful, well-lit co-working or conference space in #SanFrancisco? Great space, great price. Get in touch with
@sfgrotto

[Saila Kariat @KariatFilms]

@kamala_m_nair @INDIANSPICEBOX Looks beautiful!

[Saila Kariat @KariatFilms]

@bethwinegarner I use it!

[The Writers Grotto @sfgrotto]

Are you coming to our April 21 Reading & New Member Welcome Party? We'd love to see you there!

[Laurie Ann Doyle @LaurieAnnDoyle]

🎇I'm so excited to be introducing these 4 amazing storytellers:
🌟@rowenalsinger
🌟@lairdH
🌟@KariatFilms
🌟@hfbourbeau
Please join us Apr 21!💖📚✍️

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

After a tragic mass shooting in Tennessee, state Republican lawmakers called votes to expel three Democratic legislators who stood in solidarity with students and families.

The expulsion of lawmakers who engaged in peaceful protest is shocking, undemocratic, and unprecedented.