“Singhing Bee” is about a 12-year-old boy his participation in the spelling bee. Pictured here, from left to right: Camden Watts, Omer Siddiqui, and Owen Daly.
The N.C. Indian and South Asian Film Festival will screen “Singhing Bee” at the Durham Arts Council in Durham, N.C., on November 3rd. It is a short film written and directed by Aby Rao, and features some familiar faces. Below is the film synopsis.
Harjinder (Honey) Singh is a 12-year-old Indian-American boy poised on the brink of a major turning point in his life. His parents’ obsession with raising a national spelling bee champion sharply conflicts with his desire to pursue more creative interests. This humorous short film chronicles Honey’s journey to determine the right path for him.
For more information about the film and when it’s screening at the festival, visit the NCISAFF website.