Shiva Ramanathan

Shiva Ramanathan discovered the magic of storytelling when an egg hit him squarely during his impromptu stage debut. While it wasn’t the ovation he dreamed of, it kickstarted an adventure even Indiana Jones would tip his hat to. From a graduate degree in Communication to community theater and video editing, Shiva discovered that writing was more than a passion—it was a lifelong companion through exhilarating highs and soul-crushing lows.
Shiva’s stories pull grounded characters into extraordinary circumstances, pushing them toward impossible dreams or harrowing nightmares, often with a touch of fantasy. Along the way, they transform—sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. While his screenplays have garnered recognition in prestigious competitions like Nicholl, Page Turner, Slamdance, and Screencraft, they hold deeper meaning for him. Every story is a testament to the healing power of writing—a reminder that even amidst life’s chaos, storytelling can piece us back together.