Teenage Mogul: Behind the Scenes of 'Americanizing Shelley'

Teenage Mogul: Behind the Scenes of 'Americanizing Shelley'

Most women her age are busy. There's homework, boys, fashion, music. A lot to complete, not enough time.

All that's on Natasha Gill's agenda - in addition to her movie. She's making history about the big screen. Like it wouldn't be sufficient on her to merely be considered a star. The 17-year-old is co-executive producer from the feature-length film, "Americanizing Shelley."

The film informs the storyline of the aspirant Hollywood talent manager's mission to Americanize an Indian girl in the Himalayas. Because he shows her concerning the "American life-style," they start to see the world through each other peoples eyes.

"Americanizing Shelley" tries to erase the negative image many people have from the U . s . States and produce all cultures together, based on its producers.

"We spend a lot time demeaning America, we often forget how really wonderful a location it's ... how really kind and open and warm-hearted People in america could be. That is what I would like my movies to illustrate," Natasha stated.

Reacting to some pitch by family friend and film producer Naomi Cooper, leader of yankee Pride Films Group, and by using her clinical psychiatrist father, Natasha saw the film's $5 million budget got funded.

Natasha is really a youthful lady on the mission. Eventually, she'll readily let you know, she'll be Governor of California, and "Americanizing Shelley is a component of this bigger mission. In this way, Arnold Schwarzenegger's progression from action hero to governor has provided a guide for Natasha's ambitions.

Is Natasha star-struck? "Oh, just a little,Inch she confesses. Natasha also plays a featured role of "Yuki" included in an experienced cast which includes Love Bridges, Namrata Singh Gujral ("Kaante," "The CompanyInch) Phillip Rhys ("24"), Wil Wheaton ("Star Trek") and Shaheen Khan ("Bend It Like Beckham").