My current film project, Demand For Care, is about maternity care deserts. Those are areas in the U.S. that have little to no obstetric care. One out of every 3 counties in the U.S. doesn't have a single obstetrician, according to the March of Dimes. Right now we are seeking mothers who are pregnant in a maternity care desert or have had to navigate having a child in a maternity care desert. Please email [email protected] for more information. Check out: the Demand For Care website for more information about the film.

My film, The Power of Choice, is an "Official Selection" at The Silicon Beach Film Festival. The Power of Choice will screen at TCL Chinese Theatre on Tuesday, September 9th at 7:30PM. I'm honored and excited to have my film play at such a historic theatre. This is a shot from the step and repeat when I went to an opening event. I can't wait to see it on the big screen again. Come out and support independent filmmaking and the festival. Tickets are at the door and you get to see 4 films for $15.  Find out more at https://www.siliconbeachfilmfestival.com/

I am entrenched in research for my next documentary film, Demand For Care. It is a film about maternity care deserts in the United States. The most startling fact I've learned thus far? One in every 3 counties in the U.S. doesn't have a single obstetrician. That is according to a March of Dimes report. The film also exposes how the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, stripping women of their right to an abortion, has made the maternity care desert crisis worse. The feature length film is in pre-production. We will follow the lives of 3 women affected by maternity care deserts. Their will be interviews with mothers, doctors and doulas. It is a film about perseverance and the lengths women have to go to have a baby in the U.S. 

Recently, I had the honor of being part of the Collaboration Filmmakers Challenge and created a short film about maternity care deserts and interviewed Doula Sydney Reyes. The short film gives you a taste of what is to come. When we get funding, we will be able to have a higher production budget. For now, this is what independent filmmakers do. We make films because we are passionate and want to tell stories, no matter the budget. I feel that way especially, whenever I shoot documentaries about bodily autonomy and women's rights.

You can view the short film at: 

Demand For Care Sizzle Reel

We are in the process of securing a fiscal sponsorship for our feature length film, Demand For Care. Stay tuned so you can keep track of our progress!

I’m excited to announce that my film is screening in Los Angeles on Friday, July 18. This film features Juliet Mendoza, she is a house music producer and DJ that has been involved with music since the 90s. This is part of my documentary series that covers DJs and electronic music producers that have been working hard at their craft and skills since the 90s and sometimes even earlier. The film chronicles Juliet’s life and experiences that have influenced her in her music career. Juliet‘s charisma and positive attitude shines through during the interview. The screening is at 8 PM and there is a party after where Juliet will play music along with DJ Dex of Underground Resistance, DJ Rodney and Santiago Salazar. 
 

for more information about the event and tickets visit:

https://ra.co/events/2189176

 

It's been a long few weeks as I've been working on multiple projects. I am entrenched in research for my next documentary film, Demand For Care. It is a film about maternity care deserts in the United States. The most startling fact I've learned thus far? One in every 3 counties in the U.S. doesn't have a single obstetrician. That is according to a March of Dimes report. I interviewed a doula for the film, Sydney Reyes. She is seen here with me in my studio. 

Juliet Mendoza Stepping Into a Different RealmDocumentary about DJ and music producer Juliet Mendoza.

My new film Juliet Mendoza: Stepping Into a Different Realm was released today on Vimeo now. Watch it today! 

https://vimeo.com/naheedc/julietmendoza

The film includes an intimate conversation with DJ, Producer and Dancer Juliet Mendoza about her music career, spirituality, underground electronic music and the state of electronic music from the 80s until present. 

Synopsis: Juliet Mendoza: Stepping Into a Different Realm, is a film about Juliet's musical journey and the human spiritual connection to music. Juliet discusses how music and dance has helped her and how she is connected to her audience to transfer her passion to them as they listen and move. She also discusses her venture into teaching and her record label.

Solidarity with Childless Cat LadiesAI image using Adobe Firefly created in response to JD Vance's comment about "childless cat ladies" during the 2024 presidential election.

In 2025 I will launch a class for Ethical AI, Adobe Firefly and Photoshop. It's a 90-minute class that will teach attendees the best ways to prompt for the images you want and then load the images into Photoshop as layers. After the images are in Photoshop we'll dive into the best ways to create a layered image for your final vision.

There are only 10 slots and you'll get personal attention. The reason I am teaching this class is to demystify AI and show that it can be used ethically. You can sign up for the class by using the link below:

Ethical AI Class with Naheed Choudhry

The class is being held on January 7, 2025 at 10AM PST on Zoom. There are only 10 slots so book yours before it's too late. It will be the best $55 you've spent!

DJ and Musician Juliet MendozaLos Angeles born and raised female, DJ and musician Juliet Mendoza smiles at a park.

I am a woman of many passions: Film, social justice, food, music, dancing and…succulents, to name a few. I’m working on a new documentary, my third in the past two years! It’s about house producer, DJ and dancer Juliet Mendoza. This film is part of a series about electronic musicians and DJs who have been at it since the days of DJing with only vinyl. 

These music documentaries I’ve been working on essentially show how connected to music we are at an extremely base level. Down to the molecular level. I set out to start this series for many reasons. I have a deep respect for any artist who has been honing their skills and has stayed passionate and connected to their art form for decades. It’s one thing to have a passing hobby and be interested in something for awhile. It is an entirely different thing to be totally intertwined in an art form for a better part of your life.

This documentary also feeds my soul because I love working with other artists. I often find artists speak a different language that other artists understand. It doesn’t even matter what the art form may be. If I meet a dancer, ironwork maker, writer, or any other person who creates for the sake of creation. There is a large chance we speak the same language. The language of art.