Pavitra Verma was selected as part of the Class of 2022 Gold Rising Program, hosted by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Pavitra Verma is a writer, director and editor from India, currently based in Los Angeles. He is a summa-cum-laude graduate from the New York Film Academy, with a BFA in Filmmaking.
AS A WRITER-DIRECTOR
Inspired by his own heritage as an Indian, he strives to tell culturally authentic South Asian stories that are universally accessible, character-driven and visually expressive. His most notable works as a filmmaker include 'Ipsa' (2023), 'Those Seven Steps' (2022) and the award-winning short 'Sandalwood' (2020).
AS A FREELANCE EDITOR & COLORIST
Pavitra has had an expansive career as a freelance editor and colorist for both film and video, collectively performing various roles in post-production for over 40 projects. This includes 10 short films and 2 documentaries, along with a list of music videos, trailers, spec commercials, social media content and more.