Ere Gowda (Kannada: ಈರೇಗೌಡ) is a Kannada film director known for his award-winning Kannada movie Balekempa. He was also the screenwriter of the award-winning Kannada film Thithi directed by Raam Reddy. He is also a motivational speaker. and has given talks at INK talks and several international conferences. His film Balekempa was listed under the ten most notable films at IFFR.