Picking Petals

A Veritas Short Films Production

2026

Aster struggles with her toxic relationship with her boyfriend Ren while Jasmine has a hard time coming to terms with her toxic friendship with Ivy.

This film was written and directed by Ashwittha Ganesan for Veritas Short Films at the University of Maryland.

If you're interested in seeing the completed film, please email me at mattyackulak.filmandmedia@gmail.com

Matt Yackulak served as the Executive Producer / Producer / Assistant Director / Editor for this project.

Picking Petals Poster

This poster was designed by Matt Bui