Krushan Naik
Filmmaker | Editor | Educator
Based in Los Angeles, Krushan Naik is an award-winning Filmmaker, Editor, and Producer who has also served as the Head of Programming and a judge for film festivals; taught film production and post-production; worked as a Festival Specialist consulting filmmakers on film festivals and marketing strategies, and has been featured in various publications, including Variety, ShoutOut LA, and more. In addition, he is an Avid Certified Instructor and a Specialist and enjoys creating immersive audio-visual experiences from hours of footage. Krushan has won multiple awards for his films, including the Telly Award, and has premiered films at prestigious film festivals, including Oscar®/Academy Award®, BAFTA, Canadian Screen Award qualifying, and more. He also has a background in visual effects and 3D animation and was also the successful proprietor of an advertising agency where he collaborated with Bollywood celebrities and top artists in the film and fashion industries from his time in India.
Professional Certifications
Awards & Achievements
2023, May
Silver Telly Winner - General – Non-Broadcast
Resurgence - Directed by Krushan Naik - 44th Telly Awards
2023, April
BAFTA/BAFTA CYMRU Qualifying Film Festival Official Selection - No Budget Shorts
Resurgence - Directed by Krushan Naik - Carmarthen Bay Film Festival
2023, April
Winner - Documentary Short
Resurgence - Directed by Krushan Naik - Kanab Film Festival
2023, April
Winner - Documentary Short
Resurgence - Directed by Krushan Naik - Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
2023, January
Winner - Documentary Short
Resurgence - Directed by Krushan Naik - Utah Film Festival
2022, November
Winner - Documentary Short
Resurgence - Directed by Krushan Naik - Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
2022, November
Oscar® Qualifying Film Festival Official Selection - Documentary Short
Resurgence - Directed by Krushan Naik - St. Louis International Film Festival
2022, August
Winner - Outstanding Excellence Award
Resurgence - Directed by Krushan Naik - Documentaries Without Borders Film Festival
2021, December
Winner - Best Editing
Cybernetic Void - One-Reeler Short Film Competition
2012
Nominee - Viewer's Choice Award
The Lost World - Directed by Krushan Naik - MAAC 24 FPS International Animation Awards