Chasing Oscar Gold – Women in Cloud Films to Open a Path for Future Filmmakers with ICONS

Chaitra Vedullapalli and her Women in Cloud colleagues have thrown their hats in the ring with their Oscar-qualifying short, ICONS, detailing the trajectories of women rising in the world of tech and how their hard-fought victories opened the way for others to do the same.

According to Vedullapalli, “ICONS is more than a documentary; it’s a love letter from the future, showcasing how individuals can rise to become role models for others who are seeking the same future.”

Representation, equity, and inspiration. With the Oscar race heating up, ICONS reminds us that the stories we tell today shape the future we create tomorrow.

To that end, Women in Cloud has formed Women in Cloud Films, and they have future plans to assist filmmakers in funding short films and helping them navigate the festival and awards circuits. 2025 should be an “iconic” year for the ICONS of Women in Cloud Films. It’s about women empowerment, a strong theme in these times.

Below, you can see a panel about the film, moderated by Kat Kramer, with the producers, directors, and cast of ICONS. Kramer is a force in the world of storytelling in her own right, inspired by the work of her father, the celebrated film director Stanley Kramer. The panel celebrates the journey of ICONS as it continues to inspire audiences worldwide and paves the way for meaningful conversations about leadership, community, and change.

“Change comes when people connect to a story and feel its emotion,” says Kramer.

Vedullapalli is a renowned entrepreneur and a Go-To-Market (GTM) expert, revered for her proficiency in coaching tech founders. Her skills have guided hundreds of tech companies to leverage cloud marketplaces, building million-dollar practices. She is the mastermind behind the 4P Cosell GTM Method, a groundbreaking framework designed to develop strategic GTM plans with Microsoft and Google. This method capitalizes on her 20+ years of corporate experience and her success in launching GTM strategies with billions of dollars in economic impact.

Vedullapalli has been invited to speak on various stages, including Microsoft Inspire, the Google Summit at SXSW, and the United Nations. She has also been featured in media publications such as Forbes, TechCrunch, and Success Magazine. Her achievements have been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2023 WPO Entrepreneur of the Year, Forbes 1000 Next, CIO100 Awards, and Microsoft Prestige Supplier Awards.

Vedullapalli is a dynamic leader who sits on multiple boards, runs a film fund to influence story narratives, produced the Oscar-qualified movie ICONS, and leads a 100K-strong Women in Cloud ecosystem across 27 countries.