AEKEM SINGH

I’m a filmmaker, storyteller, and student driven by a deep interest in identity, community, and representation. My love for filmmaking began when I was eight years old and has grown into a passion for using film as a medium of change.

I recently graduated as Valedictorian of Worcester Academy’s Class of 2026 and will be attending Brown University, where I plan to explore film, business, cultural studies, and AI.  At Worcester Academy, I served as Head Monitor (the lead of our student administration), founded the Filmmaking Club, led the South Asian Affinity Group, and served as a 2-year captain of our Varsity 2 basketball team.

Much of my creative work has been shaped by Nishkam Media, where I have worked as a director, cinematographer, editor, researcher, and mentor on documentaries, narrative projects, and film workshops focused on activism, identity, displacement, belonging, and representation.

As a practicing Sikh, I am passionate about stories that help communities preserve their history and feel seen. Whether I am on set, teaching younger students, or working with a team, I try to lead with intention and create work that carries meaning beyond the final frame.