Aleius Sofar

Aleius Sofar is a multi-talented writer whose work spans multiple creative mediums, but is more passionate towards writing his reflections as Shorts, Screenplays, and Thoughts. Aleius is inquisitive by nature and is drawn to topics such as religion, beliefs and relationships. He has a knack for going beyond the boundaries and probing into the reality of what is and what could be. His works are often written in metaphorical language so as not to offend those close to him or any ritualistic beliefs.

After finishing his schooling, Aleius went to a medical college to pursue medicine. However, he soon realized his true calling was in writing, music, film and design. During his senior year at college, he supplemented his funding by writing for magazines. Aleius' work has been recognized and awarded by multiple organizations for his Screenplays and filmmaking careers. He has written five full scripts and thirty log lines, many of which have been adapted into feature-length films and shorts. His short film which he wrote and directed earned him a nomination for the Roy W. Dean, New York Grant for Scripts in 2006. He also directed and wrote the short film which was nominated for the LA, Granada, and Philadelphia Short Film Festivals. In addition, he received the Sharath Chandran Award in 2011 and the DBICA Award in 2010. As a songwriter and music composer, he has contributed to seven albums recorded in two Indian languages.

Aleius currently resides in South India with his wife and two children. He continues to pursue his passion projects in writing, music, design and cinema.