E N V Y
ENVY
Runtime - 9:36 min
Genre - Drama
Logline
A wealthy arrogant college senior sets out to destroy the life of his closest friend's chance at a career over a woman he sees as rightfully his.
Summary
In a sunlit California college town, Envy is a taut short film exploring jealousy and integrity. Paulie, a driven pre-law student, strives for independence while clashing with his privileged friend Richard, whose envy ignites a bitter rivalry. When Emma, a sharp pre-law student, connects with Paulie, tensions escalate, testing loyalty and ambition. This character-driven drama probes the cost of envy and the power of resilience.
Written & Directed by
Randeep Nagi
Produced by
Kartikay D Pawar
Director of Photography
Aditya Gupta
Post-Produced by
Randeep Nagi
Cast
John William DiCaro // Andrew Dunkin // Kayla Rushing
ACCOLADES
Winner - Oniros Film Awards, New York 2025
Winner - Independent Shorts Awards, Los Angeles 2025
Winner - Cult Critic Movie Awards 2025
Winner - World Film Carnival - Singapore 2025
Nominee - Indie Short Fest, Los Angeles 2025
Official Selection - ARFF Amsterdam Around International Film Awards 2025
Official Selection - Bangalore Shorts Film Festival 2025
Official Selection - Pune Short Film Festival 2025
Official Selection - Kerala Short Film Festival 2025
Official Selection - 13th Indian Cine Film Festival-25
Finalist - Stockholm City Film Festival 2025