Private Project

The Process

When passion becomes your obsession and obsession gives you pleasure. You do not know where to draw the line. Esteban shares his step-by-step process, letting you feel every drop, every piece, every moment of his labor of love. An obsessive masterpiece based on a true story.

  • Naman Gupta
    Director
    Lilly Riggs
  • Vijaykumar Mirchandani
    Executive Producer
    They Are No Less, Where The Streets Have No Name, Habaneros, Love Can't Be Locked Down
  • Reena Roy
    Executive Producer
  • Steve Lucas
    Writer
  • Vijaykumar Mirchandani
    Producer
    They Are No Less, Where The Streets Have No Name, Habaneros, Paese Che Vai - When in Rome, Love Can't Be Locked Down, Divide-Time to Breathe, The Last Jam Jar
  • Mark
    Key Cast
    "Hattan"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Television
  • Genres:
    Horror, Thriller, Suspense
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 21, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    8,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35 (scope)
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Queens World Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    March 21, 2020
    New York Premiere
    Official election
  • I Filmmaker International Film Festival
    Catalunya
    Spain
    Finalist
  • Diabolical Horror Film Celebration

    United States
    October 28, 2019
    Winner - Best Actor, Nominee - Best Short, Best Sound,
  • Canadian Diversity Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    August 10, 2019
    Canadian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Monmouth Film Festival
    Red Bank, New Jersey
    United States
    August 11, 2019
    New Jersey Premiere
    Official Selection
  • The International Horror Hotel
    Cleveland, Ohio
    United States
    June 7, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Worldfest-Houston International Film & Video Festival
    Houston, Texas
    United States
    Bronze REMI Winner
  • Independent Horror Movie Awards
    New Jersey
    United States
    October 31, 2018
    online
    Winner - Best Twist Award
  • Independent Horror Movie Awards
    New Jersey
    United States
    October 31, 2018
    online
    Finalist - Best Short
  • Independent Horror Movie Awards
    New Jersey
    United States
    October 31, 2018
    online
    Finalist - Best Original Concept
  • Independent Horror Movie Awards
    New Jersey
    United States
    October 31, 2018
    online
    Finalist - Best Cinematography
  • Independent Horror Movie Awards
    New Jersey
    United States
    October 31, 2018
    online
    Finalist - Best Sound
  • Spyflix Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    May 8, 2021
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Vijaykumar Mirchandani
    Sales Agent
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
  • Gonella Productions
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Naman Gupta

Naman is NYC based film director. A photographer who evolved throughout the years to contain deeper themes and stories, ultimately following his childhood passion of filmmaking. His recent neo-noir drama thriller "Lilly Riggs" has been featured in numerous international festivals receiving Best Director, Best Narrative Short Film nominations.

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Director Statement

When I was looking for the script for my next project, there were three criteria’s that I put out in my post: it should not be overly dark, gory or cynical (because I think there is way too much
dark & cynical stuff out there), it should be able to be done in low/no budget (because you know…) and it should be smart/have a great twist.

So while I was reading the script for The Process I kept thinking “I asked for a non dark film and this is what he sent me?” … I was picturing flesh, blood and all sorts of unspeakables but once I
got to the end, I felt kinda stupid … its one of those feelings where when you are watching a movie and you are thinking “oh I know where its going and how its gonna end” you are feeling
smart and then the twist is so unexpected it just catches you off guard.

First read and I was sold. My only question to Steve (the writer) was; is this the actual process and he sent me a long wikipedia page with info proving that it infact is a true story.

From the start my vision for the film was a dark, horror, mysterious feel that almost makes your skin crawl. For people to have same reaction that I did when reading the script: this is a dark
sadistic film and then bam comes the twist.

I love the slow burning pace and slow camera movements of films like Contact, The Sixth Sense and Arrival and wanted The Process to have that same feel of pulling the audience into the
scene. Visually I wanted the gritty but rich feel of David Fincher`s work (especially his film Seven) and I love close ups, Sergio Leone style!

I love editing my own films (I believing editing is an extension of Directing) so editing was a fun ‘process’ and because of budget restrictions ended up sound designing the film as well which
was a very interesting & satisfying experience.

I hope the audience will be creeped out, horrified and dumbfounded by The Process.