RUPESHI SHAH
Children’s TV Writer
About Me
I’m a children’s television writer from Queens, NY. Currently, I’m a fellow with Fred Rogers Productions.
As a writer, I love telling heartwarming stories about trying new things, managing big feelings and being a good friend. I grew up on libraries, mysteries and singing, so I write young characters who love those things too! My scripts often feature curious, well-meaning kid leads, along with a nod to the intergenerational bonds that shaped my own Indian-American childhood.
I'm also well versed in nonfiction producing and fiction film writing, with over a decade of experience from companies like HBO Documentaries, Cinetic Media and Sundance Institute.
Television Writing
Fellowship
Selected for 2024 intensive
Directing
Untitled Space Documentary
Documentary Short
Co-Director
In Post-Production
Stand Alone Cheese
Documentary Short
Co-Director
Premiere: Shops of New York Film Festival ‘24
Healthy Cooking With Jalpa
Branded Documentary Short
Director/Writer
Client: Kama Dating App
First Impressions with Gurj
Branded Documentary Short
Director/Writer
Client: Kama Dating App
Narrative Student Film (NYU Tisch)
Director/Writer
Premiere: Seattle Asian American Film Festival ‘17
Narrative Student Film (NYU Tisch)
Director/Writer
Narrative Student Film (NYU Tisch)
Director/Writer
Narrative Student Film (NYU Tisch)
Director/Writer
Documentary Production
Documentary Feature
Associate Producer
HBO
Documentary Feature
Assistant Producer
HBO
Documentary Feature
Assistant Producer
HBO
Fiction Filmmaking
Feature Film Program
Script Reader
Film Sales, Talent Management & Finance Advisory
Junior Executive
Other Projects
You Should Have
Gift Guide
Curator
Coming September 2025
Photo Collection
Photographer