Filmmaker · Writer · Actor · Editor

Los Angeles, CA · NYU Tisch School of the Arts (BFA)

Tharun Saravanakumar headshot

Selected Work

Far From the Grove (2025) — Feature

Co-Writer, Co-Director, Producer, Editor & Lead Actor. Neon-crime thriller created with 40+ cast and crew. Currently under consideration at festivals.

The Pronto Affair (2025) — Short

Director, Co-Writer & Editor. Narrative short exploring betrayal and psychological tension.

Andre and Tim are Idiots (2024) — Short

Lead Actor. Dark comedy short.

The End (2023) — Short

Writer, Director, Editor & Lead Actor. A short inspired by Apocalypse Now (1979).

Ruffians (2021) — Feature

Writer, Director, Editor & Lead Actor. Led a 20+ cast and crew; ~10k views on YouTube.

That Desi Spark — Documentary Segment (2025)

Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer. Shot interviews; operated Sony FX3 and DJI RS 4.

About

I'm a filmmaker based in Los Angeles with hands-on experience directing, producing, editing and acting across feature-length and short-form projects. I lead sets confidently, collaborate across departments, and deliver polished stories with strong pacing and visual style.

Education: BFA, NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

Skills

Contact

Email: thetharuns123@gmail.com

Phone: +1 (626) 632-7081

Location: Los Angeles, California

For collaborations, festival screeners, or representation inquiries, please reach out by email. Press kit available on request.