Rohit Vyas’s 'Destination Oak Tree Road' earns 2 New York Emmy nominations

Highlights:

• Destination Oak Tree Road, directed and narrated by Rohit Vyas, nominated for two New York Emmy Awards 2025.
  
• Categories include Documentary, Historical and Performer/Narrator.
  
• The film traces the revival of Oak Tree Road in New Jersey, now a thriving cultural and business hub.
  
• Produced by Vyas Productions in partnership with NJPBS and The WNET Group.
  
• Winners to be announced at the 68th Annual New York Emmy Awards in New York City on October 11.
  

Destination Oak Tree Road, a documentary exploring the transformation of a New Jersey neighborhood into a globally recognized cultural and commercial hub, has been nominated for two 2025 New York Emmy Awards.

Recognition and nominations

The nominations were announced at the PIX 11 studios by the New York chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NY NATAS).

The documentary is directed and narrated by veteran broadcast journalist Rohit Vyas, who received nominations in the Documentary, Historical and Performer/Narrator categories.

Also recognized for their contributions to the film are:

• Janice Selinger, 14-time Emmy Award-winning producer.
  
• Aditi Vyas, actress and sports host.
  
• Isha Vyas, arts advocate.
  
• Joe Lee, former NJPBS Vice President and General Manager, credited as Executive in Charge of Production.
  
• Steve Stone, Director of Photography.
  

About the film

The documentary traces the history of Oak Tree Road, a one-and-a-half-mile stretch that runs from Edison Township to Iselin in Woodbridge Township. Once in decline, the area has been revitalized into a vibrant hub of Indian American culture and commerce.

Through interviews with residents, officials, and community leaders, the production highlights the role of the Indian American community in transforming Oak Tree Road into an internationally recognized destination, attracting visitors and investment from multinational corporations.

Director’s statement

Reacting to the nominations, Vyas said:

“I am honored that the hard work put into this production by our entire team has been recognized by esteemed peers in the industry. Having spent decades as a broadcast journalist covering the Indian and South Asian diaspora communities, this first documentary film project is particularly special. It is profoundly gratifying to see that the collective effort has made an impact.”

He added that the project aims to tell a story that is both community-specific and broadly American:

“The Asian Indian community in New Jersey is one of the largest in the country. This documentary aims to reflect its history, challenges, and successes through the microcosm of one small but impactful area. Most importantly, it is a quintessentially American story. Work hard, achieve success, and live the American Dream.”

Release and availability

Destination Oak Tree Road first aired on NJPBS and is a co-production of Vyas Productions and NJPBS / The WNET Group. The documentary is currently available to stream.

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Next steps

The 68th Annual New York Emmy Awards will take place in New York City on October 11, 2025.