About the film
More about The Edge
At the centre of the story are two immigrant women: Feven, a sophisticated, educated Ethiopian woman, and Ash, an assertive and promiscuous Indian woman. Their complicated best-friend relationship fuels much of the comedy and the drama in this story.
We are interested in a new version of the immigrant narrative. We aim to break away from the stereotypical portrayals of immigrant characters. Too often, immigrant stories are narrowly framed around cultural identity struggles, which fail to reflect the diverse and evolving realities of today’s diaspora. These limited depictions influence not only how the world views immigrants but also how we view ourselves. Through our two lead protagonists, Feven and Ash, we offer a new lens—one that places them in relatable, urban contexts that transcend geographic and cultural boundaries.
Through a lens of humour and heart, The Edge unravels the ways in which people cope with their circumstances and reflects the deeper vulnerabilities, aspirations, and flaws that drive us. Through each character's choices and beliefs, we explore the grey areas of human behavior, whether they are related to drug-use, friendship, or morality.
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While the story touches on heavy themes including drug use, the immigrant experience, and death, it is intentionally fueled with comedy making this a disarming yet poignant story. Through relatable characters and comedic moments, the film seeks to foster empathy and highlight our shared experiences in an increasingly divided world.
About Us
The Creators
Ambika Vas
Writer, Director, Co-Creator
Ambika is an actor, writer and comedian. She left her Private Equity career in 2018 to pursue her dreams full-time. While The Edge is her directorial debut of a project on this scale, she has been writing, directing, and producing her own sketch shows for a while. In 2020, her sketch comedy videos caught the attention of Indian comedian, Cyrus Broacha, who asked her to join the #1 Indian Political Satire TV show as a Foreign Correspondent. She wrote, directed and produced her own segments for 30 episodes that aired on CNN-India. She has appeared on several TV shows and many commercials. Additionally, as a writer, she participated in the Pacific Screenwriting Program’s Pitch Accelerator and has worked for shows such as Family Law, Children Ruin Everything and ZARQA. Her mission as a writer is to create comedic content that not only entertains but also forces audiences to question their preconceived notions.
Sossina Shenkute
Producer, Co-Creator
Sossina spent over 20 years shaping global brands in senior strategy roles across multiple countries, including work with LVMH brands, creating impactful stories that connected with audiences from diverse cultures and backgrounds. From crafting compelling narratives to producing brand videos, she honed her expertise in storytelling across a variety of mediums. Driven by a lifelong passion for storytelling, she is expanding her work into filmmaking. Her goal is to channel her strong business acumen and international project management skills to champion underrepresented voices in mainstream media. She is also a working actor with credits in TV and commercials, allowing her to bring a holistic perspective that blends creative insight with strategic vision to deliver authentic, resonant stories. The Edge is her first foray into filmmaking as a producer and aims to make it the first of many!