Over that coffee session, I – a Pakistani creative – and Indian writer-director Sriram Emani talked about his new short film, Jam Boy. So, it’s no wonder that Jam Boy has received acclaim at festivals and in critical conversations. Director Sriram Emani at the screening of Jam Boy at the Boston International Film Festival in April 2026. The film had its world premiere at the DC Independent Film Festival in February this year, where it won the Best Film award. It also screened at the Boston International Film Festival in April, where it won the Indie Soul Special Recognition award.