Ashutosh S. Shankar

Founder and Director at Off The Shelf Films, a boutique production house specializing in commercials, brand campaigns, music videos, digital content, and vertical micro-dramas. I collaborate with brands, agencies, and artists to craft visually compelling films rooted in strong storytelling, overseeing projects from concept development to final delivery.

Alongside commercial work, I am an independent filmmaker focused on character-driven and socially resonant narratives. I was selected for the QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab 2024 in association with Netflix and the Writers Ink Screenwriting Lab, where I developed original screenplays alongside industry mentors. My short film Tara, supported by the QDrishti Grant at the Kashish Film Festival, has screened at multiple film festivals, further strengthening my voice as a writer-director.

I am always interested in collaborating on commercials, branded content, music videos, digital campaigns, and original narrative films.

As an independent filmmaker, I was selected for the QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab in association with Netflix and the Writers Ink Screenwriting Lab. My short film Tara, supported by the QDrishti Grant at the Kashish Film Festival, has screened at multiple film festivals.
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