I am an Indian-American filmmaker and actor based in Los Angeles and a recent grad of the USC School of Cinematic Arts' Film and Television Production program.
With a background in political campaigns and performing arts and a lifelong love of history and civics, I am drawn to stories that tackle cultural complexities and challenge traditional American narratives, especially in rural America.
My feature documentary, "Lessons for an American Protest," is currently in post-production.
It follows the life and legacy of eccentric anti-war activist John Tinker, 55 years after his landmark Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines, which established First Amendment free speech rights for public school students across the nation. Today, John and a small community of progressive activists in rural Missouri challenge political discourse through a hyperlocal radio station that he built.
As today's student protestors once again face disillusionment at the hands of their universities and government, the film reminds us that protest, solidarity, and activism has always been a lifelong, locally-driven commitment and devotion.
I produce, direct, write, and edit narrative, non-fiction, and theatrical work. I plan, program, market, and moderate film screenings and press junkets for college students. I love Oxford commas. I also do concert, event, and bts photography!
My email is shouri.gomatham@gmail.com. See you then!