michael gupta

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film & tv
michael.s.gupta@gmail.com

commercials AU/NZ
photoplay films
oliver@photoplay.co

An Australian-Indian screenwriter/director + US permanent resident.
 
Interested in moving, human tales of connection, desire, ambiguity, family, striving, the outsider; regardless of genre or format. His stories, which take a considered approach to identity and characters on the fringe, encompass beautiful, vibrant and intimate narratives.

An AFTRS graduate of screenwriting, 2015.

Supported by Metro Screen/Screen NSW First Breaks initiative, 2015.

Attended the Accelerator Lab at the 69th Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 2021 with The Echo.

This short work, adapted from the poem 'The Rider' by Naomi Shihab Nye is the first part of an anthology of short visual expressions. The Echo has been featured online via Directors Library and NOWNESS Asia.

Developing several new projects, including debut feature Father Song, a 90’s set coming-of-age story.

In the advertising space, he was recognised in 2023 with GOLD at CICLOPE Asia in the music video category, nominated for SHOTS Asia New director of the year 2023, AWARD Emerging director of the year 2023 and acknowledged by the 1.4 Awards ‘On The Cusp’ longlist 2021.

short film
THE ECHO

documentary
CHIMERA
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campaign
YES23

campaign
Life together, FORBES

campaign
MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY

campaign
WSW + AFRICAN CUP

campaign
ASICS
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music video
WINTER SWIM, Easy

music video
WINTER SWIM, Late For Love