Hi, I’m Devansh Saraf—a writer-director-producer with roots in Delhi and Mumbai, currently pursuing a path that spans India and the United States. I’m studying at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and USC, where I’m exploring story-driven cinema, end-to-end production, and original IP development within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. My work blends indie sensibilities with festival-ready storytelling, and I’m passionate about shaping characters and worlds that resonate across cultures and platforms. I founded and lead RKS Entertainment, overseeing creative, operational, and strategic functions to build a scalable, festival-focused slate. My recent projects include leading roles in writing, directing, and producing, with a track record of festival awards, international acclaim, and hands-on collaboration across art, camera, and VFX teams. I’m excited to continue pushing bold narratives from concept through distribution and beyond.

Devansh Saraf

Hi, I’m Devansh Saraf—a writer-director-producer with roots in Delhi and Mumbai, currently pursuing a path that spans India and the United States. I’m studying at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and USC, where I’m exploring story-driven cinema, end-to-end production, and original IP development within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. My work blends indie sensibilities with festival-ready storytelling, and I’m passionate about shaping characters and worlds that resonate across cultures and platforms. I founded and lead RKS Entertainment, overseeing creative, operational, and strategic functions to build a scalable, festival-focused slate. My recent projects include leading roles in writing, directing, and producing, with a track record of festival awards, international acclaim, and hands-on collaboration across art, camera, and VFX teams. I’m excited to continue pushing bold narratives from concept through distribution and beyond.

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Hi, I’m Devansh Saraf—a writer-director-producer with roots in Delhi and Mumbai, currently pursuing a path that spans India and the United States. I’m studying at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and USC, where I’m exploring story-driven cinema, end-to-end production, and original IP development within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. My work blends indie sensibilities with festival-ready storytelling, and I’m passionate about shaping characters and worlds that resonate across cultures and platforms.

I founded and lead RKS Entertainment, overseeing creative, operational, and strategic functions to build a scalable, festival-focused slate. My recent projects include leading roles in writing, directing, and producing, with a track record of festival awards, international acclaim, and hands-on collaboration across art, camera, and VFX teams. I’m excited to continue pushing bold narratives from concept through distribution and beyond.

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Language

English
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Hindi
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Work Experience

Founder and Creative Director at RKS Entertainment
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and scaled an independent production banner overseeing end-to-end creative, operational, and strategic functions, producing festival-driven films, managing budgets and crews, and developing original IP under RK S Entertainment's growing slate.
Writer and Producer at RKS Entertainment
January 1, 2020 - Present
Delivered commercially-scale short-film concepts and content that secured distribution opportunities; achieved 2M+ views and an 8.5 IMDb rating; secured international accolades from festivals including Calcutta International Film Festival, White Unicorn International Film Festival, San Diego Movie Awards, and more.
Writer, Director, and Producer at The Silence Between Us
January 1, 2024 - December 5, 2025
Led the full production lifecycle of a 20-minute father-son drama, from concept and development to festival distribution. Won 5 film festivals including Los Angeles Film Awards and IndieX Film Festival; official selections at Cannes World Film Festival and 13th Indian Cine Film Festival. First official screening on December 5, 2025 at Culver City Film Festival.
Trainee Assistant Director at Ramayana Films
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Mumbai-based large-scale mythological epic development with VFX emphasis. Coordinated logistics, call sheets, and script flow across multiple departments; created detailed storyboards and worked closely with art, camera, and VFX teams for on-set execution.
Creative Intern at Roy Kapur Films
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Assisted in the development of multiple high-budget film and series projects, contributing research, analysis, and creative support across departments.
Creative Intern at Annapurna Studios
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Wrote detailed script coverage across multiple genres, evaluated story structure, character arcs, and commercial potential; pitched new story ideas and contributed to early development discussions for upcoming film and series projects.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film & TV) at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2027
Pre-College Program (Storytelling Strategies) at University of Southern California
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

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Media & Entertainment, Education