Akshay Ravi is a director, producer, and writer from Naperville, IL—affectionately known as Naperthrill. A 2020 graduate of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, he brings a background in theatre and a love of storytelling to projects that highlight underrepresented voices and spark conversation, all while hoping to make audiences laugh along the way. His work has screened at festivals around the world including Palm Springs International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, LA Shorts, and more.
Akshay is currently a Production Coordinator at Blur Studio and serves as Vice President of the Rickshaw Film Foundation, supporting South Asian talent in entertainment. When he’s not on set or developing his next short film, you can find him cooking, crafting new comedic bits, gaming on his PS5, or slowly mastering the art of firebending.