THE WOMEN IN FILM CLUB | CO-FOUNDER
Women in Film at SCAD is a student-led organization co-founded by Adeena Nair, built to empower and connect women and nonbinary creatives across all disciplines in the film and television industry. What began as a small initiative has now grown into a thriving community of over 700 members, offering workshops, panels, and mentorship to foster collaboration, visibility, and lasting change in the industry.
Gaant is an international short film produced by Adeena Nair as part of a collaborative workshop designed to bring together students from SCAD and Abu Dhabi University. The film follows the life of a grocery store owner and explores the unspoken pressure placed on women to balance professional success with domestic responsibility. Through quiet moments and restrained storytelling, Gaant examines the emotional cost of societal expectations and the endurance often demanded in silence.
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP HOST & GAANT SHORT FILM
Serving as Co-President of Women in Film at SCAD has been an experience rooted in purpose and community—one that blends leadership with collaboration. From organizing industry panels and student workshops to mentoring emerging voices, the role has been about creating space where others can step into their power and where collective growth becomes the goal.
CO-PRESIDENCY EXPERIENCE
Experience in events and planning has centered around creating intentional spaces where ideas meet execution with clarity and care. From coordinating film panels and industry talks to managing workshops and student showcases, each event is shaped to foster connection, purpose, and lasting impact.
EVENTS & PLANNING
As founder and co-president of the Women in Film Club (WIFC), I designed the logo and brand identity using only primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—as a tribute to the often-overlooked legacy of early women in film. In the early 20th century, women were primarily employed as editors and hand-colorists, roles considered meticulous and “feminine” in the male-dominated industry. When dyeing celluloid frames by hand, the pigments would often stain their fingers—leaving behind traces of red, yellow, and blue. The logo honors their labor, resilience, and invisible contributions by anchoring WIFC’s identity in the colors they quite literally carried on their hands.
ART & DESIGN
I’ve worked to expand interdisciplinary learning at SCAD by organizing events that bring together students across departments. One such event was Fashion x Film with designer Mary Norton, which invited conversations between film and fashion students. Events like these highlight the importance of interdisciplinary knowledge, showing that film is not created in isolation, but shaped by the collective work of artists, designers, and thinkers across fields.
PROMOTING INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING
I’ve received several meaningful opportunities to engage with industry professionals, professors, students, and alumni. One highlight was attending the premiere of The Fire Inside at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, followed by a private meet-and-greet with director Rachel Morrison—the first woman ever nominated for an Oscar in cinematography. Moments like these allowed me to connect directly with trailblazing women in the industry, while also building lasting relationships with SCAD faculty and alumni who continue to support and inspire my growth as a filmmaker.
OPPORTUNITIES