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Hey There!
I am Namrata Agrawal. I am an independent artist with a diverse background in performing arts, applied theatre, and writing. With a profound love for storytelling, I transitioned into a full-time artistic career in July 2024, after five years of experience in applied theatre, acting, and creative writing, coupled with 7+ years of corporate experience in HR operations, Sales, and content writing.
Currently, I am developing short stories and screenplay independently. A recent short film I wrote and co-produced is in post-production. The film is a psychological thriller and talks about fractured reality of a person. I am also practicing acting through weekend practical sessions at The Jeff Goldberg Studio. Earlier, I have worked on my craft as a writing intern under the mentorship of Nikhil Mehrotra, the celebrated screenwriter known for Chhichhore, Dangal, and Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. Previously, I have worked with Bengaluru-based Management Consulting company, LifeUnscripted, as a freelance actor, facilitator, and content writer, collaborating with clients such as SONY, BEL, Novozymes, WeWork, and HAL. My expertise includes designing and delivering theatre-based intervention programs on such issues as gender equality at the workplace, unconscious biases mental health awareness, the power of collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) at work.
Some of my key achievements include independently creating a short film and a mono-act for the IFP 50-hour challenge, where I explored themes of human relationships and mental health, with a strong emphasis on storytelling. I’ve also participated in multiple categories at the IFP 50-hour challenge, including writing (with a think piece), performing arts (through the mono act), and filmmaking (using mobile devices). Additionally, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate remotely with talented teams to develop a screenplay for a short film, allowing me to expand my skills across different areas of the creative process.
Trainings
I've had the privilege of training under several accomplished professionals across various disciplines of film and theatre, with each experience shaping my creative journey in unique ways.
My formal journey began in November 2017 with a Basic Theatre in Acting course under the guidance of Nandini Rao, which laid a strong foundation in performance and stagecraft. In November 2019, I expanded my cinematic perspective through a Film Appreciation Course conducted by FTII, taught by Sudipto Acharya, where I delved into the aesthetics and language of cinema.
In August 2022, I furthered my acting skills at the Rangshila Acting Workshop led by Sachin Malvi—a multi-talented screenwriter, director, and theatre practitioner. Then in March 2024, I took a significant step into direction with the Fundamentals of Film Direction course by FTII, learning directly from National Award-winning filmmakers Avinash Roy and Jasmine Kaur Roy.
In April 2024, I explored the nuances of voice in performance and expression through the Tools of Voice and Acting workshop facilitated by Shikhar Mishra (also known as Theatrewala). This was followed by The Art of Scriptwriting workshop in October 2024, led by acclaimed screenwriter Nikhil Mehrotra.
To deepen my understanding of the films, I joined spiralbound in December 2024, a space curated by Boman Irani. Around the same time, I enrolled in The Art and Business of Producing Films, an intensive course taught by Miriam Joseph, known for her work on Don, Trial by Fire, and Luck by Chance.
To stay consistent in my writing journey and continue developing my voice as a storyteller, I became part of the Storython community under the mentorship of Ankit Kothari, National Film Award Winner of the short film Paanchika.