O’Neil Sharma is a British writer and filmmaker of Indian heritage. His work reflects a blend of Eastern and Western influences. Raised in Britain, O’Neil’s cultural background shapes his storytelling and unique perspective.
After earning a degree in Economics, O’Neil pursued a Master’s in Investment Management and began his career as an investment banker. However, his passion for storytelling led him to filmmaking. Awarded a scholarship to The London Film Academy, he honed his craft and launched his creative journey. Today, he divides his time between London and Berlin.
O’Neil’s filmmaking career began with directing commercials and short films. In 2020, he made his feature film debut with Fotoautomat Man, which premiered at the Tokyo Lift-Off Festival, receiving critical acclaim. As a screenwriter, he co-wrote the feature comedy Get Lucky (Deutschfilm, 2019) with German director Ziska Riemann and wrote the screenplay for the romantic drama Endless (Thunder Road/Film House, 2020).
O’Neil is also collaborating with a leading Mumbai-based producer on a high-end local language television series. He is also developing two British series with Indian themes and preparing to direct a romantic horror script optioned by a Berlin-based producer.
O’Neil’s industry experience includes working as an assistant director on major productions such as Valkyrie (Bryan Singer), The Last Station (Michael Hoffman), Inglourious Basterds (Quentin Tarantino), The Ghost (Roman Polanski), and Drei (Tom Tykwer). He also served as a director’s assistant on Unknown (Jaume Collet-Serra), Hansel and Gretel (Tommy Wirkola), and Berlin Station (Paramount/Epix).
O’Neil Sharma’s journey from finance to filmmaking highlights his passion for creating stories that resonate across cultures. With a growing portfolio of acclaimed work, he continues to explore bold and imaginative narratives on screen.
O’neil’s latest novel, Son of Man, has received stunning reviews. This satirical historical fiction story follows the success of his first novel, The White House (which was also developed as a screenplay) and the controversial The Good Life, displaying O’neil’s ability to work across different genres and mediums. More information availabe on PUBLISHED WORK.
