Short Film
Thriller
Interpret
2005 · Short · Thriller
An FBI contract agent is tasked with interpreting the conversations of Mahen — a criminal with a history and a dangerous ability to disappear without trace.
USG FILMS · DEMO REEL
Where Vision
Meets Cinema
Award-Winning Independent Filmmaker
Festival Circuit · Global Distribution
Cannes · Dadasaheb Phalke · World Film Carnival
“Stories that transcend borders and challenge the human condition.”
Umashankar Gummadidala is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and editor whose work spans continents and genres. From a Cannes-selected short to a feature drama celebrated across international festivals, his films explore guilt, identity, and the complexity of the human spirit. Based in the United States, Gummadidala brings a rare multicultural perspective to every frame — crafting narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide.
2005 · Short · Thriller
An FBI contract agent is tasked with interpreting the conversations of Mahen — a criminal with a history and a dangerous ability to disappear without trace.
2011 · Short · Drama
A young woman confronts a life-changing decision through a dream-within-a-dream. Shot in both black & white and color, Guilt is a visual meditation on choice, consequence, and the weight of memory.
2019 · Feature · Drama
Kurt Longson — a grieving father — hires an army veteran as a hitman to exact revenge for his daughter’s death. But as the truth surfaces, his journey transforms from vengeance into redemption.
Festival Selections
The next chapter of USG Films — ambitious productions engineered for global audiences and built for investor returns.
World Film Carnival · Singapore
Awarded for exceptional visual storytelling in the feature narrative category at the World Film Carnival, Singapore.
World Film Carnival · Narrative Features
Recognized for outstanding contribution to independent narrative filmmaking on the global stage.
Festival de Cannes · Short Film
Official selection for the short film Guilt — a landmark achievement representing the pinnacle of independent short cinema.
IndieFest Film Awards
TEST (2019) selected by IndieFest Film Awards for its compelling narrative drive and technical excellence.
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival
TEST (2019) selected for international competition at one of India’s most prestigious and storied film festivals.
Art is Alive Film Festival
Nominated across five categories: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor (×2), and Best Cinematography.
Proven expertise in brand storytelling for the advertising world.
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We are actively seeking investment partners for our upcoming slate of productions. USG Films brings a proven festival track record, international distribution experience, and a unique voice in independent cinema.
Multiple international selections including Cannes 2011 and Dadasaheb Phalke International, with a consistent track record of critical recognition across 6+ festivals.
Films distributed across 3 continents, available on platforms including Plex, with an established international distribution network and festival relationships.
Stories that bridge Eastern philosophy with Western narrative structure — a rare creative positioning with significant untapped audience potential in global markets.
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