Naman Gupta is an award winning director and writer who has gained recognition for his work that reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. He has a talent for integrating contemporary social issues into his entertaining fictional narratives, creating thought-provoking and emotionally engaging stories.

Apart from his passion for storytelling, Naman is also fascinated by astro/quantum physics, the mysteries of the cosmos, and enjoys rock climbing.

• Ryan Murphy's Director Shadowing Program Fellow - Shadowed on 9-1-1 on Fox.
• Winner of Netflix Sponsored Tasveer Film Fund
• BET Project Cre8 TV - Finalist
• NBCUniversal Launch Director Shadowing Program - Semi Finalist
• Warner Brothers Director Shadowing Program - Semi Finalist
• Indeed Rising Voices - Semi Finalist

SELECTED WORK:

COMING OUT WITH THE HELP OF A TIME MACHINE, the winner of Netflix sponsored Tasveer Film Fund, starring Karan Soni (Deadpool), the film has screened at more than 70 Film Festivals, including Oscar qualifying Tribeca, SXSW, Hollyshorts, CAAM Film Fest, Inside Out Toronto. The film has won 20 Awards in all the main categories.

• A development deal signed for a unique "sci-fi immigrant family drama" TV series, inspired by the short.

OPTIONED - SVARAK, a Supernatural Horror Feature. Jordan Peele'isq with an Asian twist. ATTACHED TO DIRECT - THE SPOILER, a Comedy Thriller feature.

AVAILABLE - A STARVING CHILD'S GUIDE TO ENJOYING MOZART, a beautiful and heartfelt soft sci-fi drama short script. Semi-finalist Indeed Rising Voices.

ALLY, a grounded social sci-fi feature. In development, with a couple of Quantum Physicists.

INCONVENIENT LOVE, an interracial comedy pilot, was optioned by BET (Viacom Networks).