Our Story

From a story that brought us together, to a space for a million more.

The Story So Far...

Hi, we're Keerthy and Harish.

And honestly? We're still figuring it out.

We didn't set out to build a platform. We were just two people trying to tell stories — and somehow, those stories brought us together.

Harish comes from the world of films — he's been on sets, behind the lens, chasing shots, juggling chaos. I (Keerthy) came from marketing — crafting campaigns, building brands. But somewhere along the way, I realised I didn't just want to sell stories — I wanted to make them.

That's when our paths crossed. Not in a boardroom. Not at a casting call. But somewhere in the middle of a shared dream — to create something real.

We tried making a short film. But turns out, that's easier said than done.

We ran pillar to post for everything — cast, crew, gear, locations. And in that whole hustle, something began to fade: The actual joy of storytelling.

It made us wonder: How many others like us are out there? People with incredible ideas and zero access — stuck waiting, stuck worrying, stuck watching their dreams collect dust?

We didn't have connections. We didn't have funding. We didn't have a godfather or a magic door.

So, we decided to build one.

A space where creators like us could stop waiting and start doing. Where actors, filmmakers, and crew could collaborate, learn, experiment, and grow — together.

We poured everything we had — time, energy, mistakes, midnight calls — into making this real. It's not perfect. But it's personal. And it's built from the same place your dreams come from: a love for the craft.

If you're someone who's ever felt like you're running in circles, chasing your first break — we get it. We've been there. We are there.

And maybe, just maybe, this is the beginning of your story too.

To be continued…

Keerthy and Harish - Founders of Shortfilm UNIVERSE

Keerthy and Harish

Founders