Nishanth R.
Directing
Biography
Nishanth R. was born in Coimbatore, India, and raised in the nearby metropolis of Chennai. After attending a high school in Chennai (during which time he authored and published a novel, 'The Fated Sunset'), he went on to become an undergraduate studying Film & TV Production and Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Now having graduated, he works for the independent production company Media RED. His feature directorial debut, 'Bharata', is in pre-production.
Known For
Embarrassed about his identity and culture, a meek Indian high-schooler decides to attend an American university to pursue his passion for film. But in doing so, he causes a rift in his fundamentalist family.
Bharata
When faced with the crushing realization that he is a hack, a successful and cocky screenwriter must stumble his way through filming a MasterClass without ruining his reputation.
Phil Gunderson Teaches Screenwriting
An Indian immigrant awakens inside a confined metal box, with the walls slowly closing in... unless he can do the work assigned to him.
Indian in a Box
An imprisoned government asset whose sole purpose is determining the serving sizes of snacks has finally reached his breaking point.