NOMINATED FOR SPORTS DOCUMENTARY OF THE YEAR AT THE SPORT INDUSTRY AWARDS

NOMINATED FOR SPORTS DOCUMENTARY OF THE YEAR AT THE SPORT INDUSTRY AWARDS

FINDING THE FIRST SOUTH ASIAN LIONESS

DIRECTOR + WRITER Abbey Monteiro.

Directing this documentary was an emotional rollercoaster, as it was clouded in racism, but somehow we found the hope and joy through these talented young women who are breaking all those barriers and not taking no for an answer.

Marva Kreel embarks on a personal and powerful journey to uncover the untold story of South Asian women in English football. With honesty and urgency, the documentary pulls back the curtain on the systemic barriers and cultural pressures faced by South Asian women and girls pursuing the game. Through conversations with academics, athletes, scouts and journalists, Marva challenges a long-standing silence—seeking answers, confronting truths, and offering hope for the next generation of Lionesses.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPURS LAUNCH EUROPEAN TRAINING RANGE

Directed this lil social film with the help of AI dubbing.

BAD INDIAN - THE VILLAIN ORIGIN STORY

BAD INDIAN - THE VILLAIN ORIGIN STORY

Bad Indian - the Villain Origin Story

Writer + Directorial debut for Abbey Monteiro.

A short film presented by the National Film and Television School + Amazon Prime

When the results of her A-levels threaten Abbey’s future, can she create the illusion of truth to save her mother’s perception?

Bad Indian – The Villain Origin Story, is a coming of age comedy-drama about Abbey, a young woman from Croydon.  When Abbey lies to her strict Catholic Indian Mother about her rejection from Cambridge University her only method of escapism is to have one memorable night at the infamous Tiger Croydon’s A-Level Results Party. But what happens when the truth she's been running from violently slaps her in the face.

“I wanted to tear up the stereotype of being British Indian, throw it in the bin and light it on fire. Allowing asian women to be chaotic, provocative and angry failures with all the repercussions”

  • A @nftsfilmtv and @primevideo film

    Writer & Director @yourgirlabbey

    Producer @jordi_morera

    Cinematographer @thegenreyes

    Production Designer @evefinnie

    Editor @frederik_ribergaard_the_editor

    Composer @marcin.mazurek & @charlimackie

    Sound Designer @em_makes_noise

    Colorist & Online Editor @maraciorba

    Production Manager @elliemaylomas

    1st AD @dpachalski

    Production Sound Mixer @callumbentley

    The incredible cast @nina.wadia @leah.vanmali @blkdorothy @isaiahstj @tegan__farrelly @ty_logan300 @timzm1

    Casting Director @xanthesd

    Production Coordinator - Georgia Pierce

    2nd AD - @willdhew

    3rd AD - @sharifasheikh23

    Key Floor Runner - @brie_.leslie

    Floor Runners - Clara Wilson, Hannah Diver, Rachel Barkataki, Lara Mandell

    Runner/Driver - Tobias Gregory

    1st AC @ashleontyne

    2nd AC @alastair_searles

    Steadicam Operators @_steadilee_ @ivansteadi

    Gaffer @typical_ianblax

    Sparks @piotr.plencler @antoniovmendes @lightingbymia @captaingingernut, Filip Zikmund, @atikah__zzz

    1st Assistant Sound @emilycomptonsound

    2nd Assistant Sound - Harry King & Zak Ferguson

    Art Assistants - Freddie Burrows, Jake Claughton, Paulina Camacho, Kitty Finnie, Sophie Harris

    Script Supervisor @irisperovic

    Makeup Artist - Fay Lofts

    Costume Designer @bethandadson

    Costume Assistant - Elliot Cox

    Graphics,Titles & Animation @sagewickings

    Stunt Dan D.J Johnson

    Locations Adam Tose

    Panavision - Victoria Harris, Kate Priestman, Nadia McLeod

    BTS @wale175 @sofijavuj

    Special thanks

    @1lowki @akwasi @naildbyshreeya @bigkodez @princesiege @therealuncss @jadineaaliyah @atlantajasmin @omarihibbert @s_daley94

    @christiansil_ @azzywr11 @ezgi_arifoglu

    @india_holdstock @karandhar14 @yazevansad Sophie Harris

    Syed Amaris Hussain

BAD INDIAN - DOC

Am I Indian or Am I British? A question every British Indian asks themselves at some point in their life. Through this short film I wanted to break the stereotypes that are associated with British Indians in an up to date way through subjects like food and dating. A conversation between my best friend Divya and her Baa (Grandmother), explores the various emotions of having a blended identity, such as guilt, disappointment, humour and being unapologetic.