Tesh Guttikonda
Production
Biography
Tesh Guttikonda is a filmmaker born in India, raised in Canada. Having never been in a place for longer than two years at a time till he was 14, Tesh’s formative years of exploring different cultures and landscapes around the world shape his diverse filmmaking style. Since discovering his passion for filmmaking Tesh has worn many hats, writing, producing, directing, and editing several short films, and music videos which have gained traction around the world. Tesh established his production company Kalpana Films with the mandate to branch out and create empowering, diverse stories that bring people together.
Known For
While struggling on a solo backpacking trip in Thailand, social media influencer Madison meets CW, who travels with ease and shows her a more uninhibited way of living. But CW's interest in her takes a darker turn.
Influencer
The survival instincts of a road-tripping family are put to the test when they have no other choice but to stay the night at a remote homestead.
Lowlifes
In 1991, a grieving Korean family immigrate to the Canadian prairies to help cull the troubling population of feral dogs, but must confront their own personal trials and tribulations.
Mongrels
Plot TBA; a feature-length follow-up to the popular musical comedy vertical series of the same name.
Rags2Richmond
Surviving graduation is just the first challenge for Bray, Oliver, and Stacey, three friends determined to make it to the Summerland Music Festival, no matter what it takes. Embarking on a road-trip in high spirits, there’s more than just music waiting for them at the end of the rainbow. Bray has plans to meet Shawn, a boy he met on an online dating site he’s convinced is questioning his sexuality. The problem? He’s been pretending to be Stacey, Oliver’s girlfriend, to get close to him.
Summerland
A retired army general and his live-in nurse find they are not alone in a house filled with dark secrets.
The Sorrow
Created by Tesh Guttikonda for Run N' Gun Vancouver's 48 hour Film Festival.
Just Another Ghost Story
When Kamal’s adult son introduces a 3D food-printing appliance into their home, it shatters her maternal identity and forces her to go on a journey to heal old wounds, rediscover herself, and literally battle the machine.
Mom vs. Machine
An action short film made for the Run n Gun 48 Hour Film Festival