Amar Shah

Filmmakers Amar Shah and Rahul Rohatgi dive into the untold narrative of South Asians in the U.S. motel industry, inspired by their personal connections to the hospitality business. They share how they transformed years of research and interviews into the impactful short film, highlighting the journeys of Indian motel owners like Kanji Manchu. The duo discusses the early challenges of funding, the importance of community support, and cultural ties that shaped their entrepreneurial paths, as well as their ambitions for a feature-length version.