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
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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 built with real talent, Unreal Engine virtual production, and AI-assisted tools that deliver prestige quality at a fraction of traditional cost.
Art is Alive Film Festival · Glendale, WI
Won Best Cinematography for TEST (2019) — recognizing exceptional visual storytelling and cinematographic craft at the IMDB-qualified Art is Alive Film Festival.
World Film Carnival · Singapore · Narrative Features
TEST (2019) honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award for Narrative Features at World Film Carnival Singapore — an IMDB-recognized international festival.
Festival de Cannes · Short Film
Short film Guilt screened on the international festival circuit with a 2011 Cannes presence — establishing USG Films’ work on the world stage of independent cinema.
IndieFEST Film Awards · La Jolla, CA
TEST (2019) recognized by IndieFEST Film Awards — a 17-year international competition — for its compelling narrative drive and technical excellence.
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival · Mumbai
TEST (2019) selected for international competition at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival — one of India’s most prominent independent film platforms.
Art is Alive Film Festival · IMDB Recognized
TEST received five nominations — Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor (×2), Best Cinematography — and took home the Best Cinematography award.
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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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