Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni
National award winning director Umesh Kulkarni will conduct the fourth edition of ‘Shoot a short’, a workshop on short filmmaking in Pune from December 26-29.
The workshop will be primarily aimed at guiding film enthusiasts to make short films. Translating an idea into a screenplay and working with a cast and crew are some of the core areas the workshop will deal with.
Umesh Kulkarni won his first national award for his diploma film titled Girni (The Grinding Machine) that he made as a student of the Film and Television Institute of India (Ftii). Even after making three critically acclaimed and successful feature films like Valu (The Wild Bull), Vihir (The Well) and Deool (Temple), Umesh continues to make short films.
He has served on the jury of festivals like Clermont Ferrand and International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala. Clermont Ferrand International Short Film Festival...
National award winning director Umesh Kulkarni will conduct the fourth edition of ‘Shoot a short’, a workshop on short filmmaking in Pune from December 26-29.
The workshop will be primarily aimed at guiding film enthusiasts to make short films. Translating an idea into a screenplay and working with a cast and crew are some of the core areas the workshop will deal with.
Umesh Kulkarni won his first national award for his diploma film titled Girni (The Grinding Machine) that he made as a student of the Film and Television Institute of India (Ftii). Even after making three critically acclaimed and successful feature films like Valu (The Wild Bull), Vihir (The Well) and Deool (Temple), Umesh continues to make short films.
He has served on the jury of festivals like Clermont Ferrand and International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala. Clermont Ferrand International Short Film Festival...
- 12/3/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
H ighway is one of the twenty-three films selected for the co- production market of Film Bazaar 2013. We spoke to the director Umesh Kulkarni:
Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni
Tell us about your project. What language will it be in?
Highway is a story of a journey- a journey of several characters from different walks of life from one metro city to another. Like every real journey, it changes something within. People start coming out of their shells to experience freedom. It is an attempt to look at ourselves in today’s time. It’s not a straightforward narrative and we are trying to question our own way of looking at things. The different colourful characters one will see in the film will try to find unknown paths, which they have not travelled. One will hear different dialects of Marathi language with a little bit of Hindi, English, Gujarati, Sindhi, Telugu, Punjabi and Tamil.
Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni
Tell us about your project. What language will it be in?
Highway is a story of a journey- a journey of several characters from different walks of life from one metro city to another. Like every real journey, it changes something within. People start coming out of their shells to experience freedom. It is an attempt to look at ourselves in today’s time. It’s not a straightforward narrative and we are trying to question our own way of looking at things. The different colourful characters one will see in the film will try to find unknown paths, which they have not travelled. One will hear different dialects of Marathi language with a little bit of Hindi, English, Gujarati, Sindhi, Telugu, Punjabi and Tamil.
- 11/16/2013
- by Editorial Team
- DearCinema.com
I don’t want to get caught into the notions about myself. I want to continue to experiment and make films the way I want to make them: Umesh Kulkarni
The magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque served as the perfect backdrop for the grand screening of Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni’s third feature film “Deool” (The Temple). The sea breeze from the Persian Gulf greeted an enthusiastic crowd at the Swiss Open Air theatre of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel. The 5th Abu Dhabi International Film Festival hosted the international premiere of the film, close on the heels of its world premiere at the Mumbai Film Festival. DearCinema Editor Bikas Mishra chatted with Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni before the screening of the film.
Where did the journey for Deool begin?
When the shooting for my first feature film Valu got over in a Maharashtra village, we wanted to express our gratitude to...
The magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque served as the perfect backdrop for the grand screening of Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni’s third feature film “Deool” (The Temple). The sea breeze from the Persian Gulf greeted an enthusiastic crowd at the Swiss Open Air theatre of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel. The 5th Abu Dhabi International Film Festival hosted the international premiere of the film, close on the heels of its world premiere at the Mumbai Film Festival. DearCinema Editor Bikas Mishra chatted with Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni before the screening of the film.
Where did the journey for Deool begin?
When the shooting for my first feature film Valu got over in a Maharashtra village, we wanted to express our gratitude to...
- 10/21/2011
- by Bikas Mishra
- DearCinema.com
India has received five nominations, including three for Marathi cinema, in the fourth annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards (Apsa) to be held in Australia Dec 2. Tejaswini Pandit is nominated as the best actress for her "strong and sincere" performance in Marathi film I am Sindhutai Sakpal, while Atul Kulkarni stands a chance to win the best performance by an actor award for Marathi film Natarang. Also, technicians from Marathi film Vihir (The Well), produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited (Abcl), and Mani Ratnam's Raavan have been nominated for best cinematography. Sudhir Palsane is nominated for Vihir, and Santosh ...
- 10/18/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Bran Nue Dae and Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole have been nominated for the Asia Pacific Screen Awards in the Best Children’s Film and Best Animated Film categories respectively.
New Zealand’s Boy was also nominated for Best Children’s Film, and Australian actor Tony Barry has been recognised for his performance in that country’s feature Home by Christmas.
The Jury is headed by producer Lord David Puttnam, and winners will be announced on the Gold Coast on December 2.
The nominees are:
Best Feature Film
Tangshan dadizheng (Aftershock)
People’s Republic of China (Mainland China / Hong Kong)
Produced by Guo Yanhong, Han Sanping, Wang Zhonjun, Peter Lam Kin Ngok, Wang Tonguan and Albert Yeung.
Bal (Honey)
Turkey / Germany
Produced by Semih Kaplanoðlu.
Co-Produced by Johannes Rexin, Bettina Brokemper.
Mengjia (Monga)
Taiwan
Produced by Lee Lieh and Doze Niu Chen-zer.
Paju
Republic of Korea
Produced...
New Zealand’s Boy was also nominated for Best Children’s Film, and Australian actor Tony Barry has been recognised for his performance in that country’s feature Home by Christmas.
The Jury is headed by producer Lord David Puttnam, and winners will be announced on the Gold Coast on December 2.
The nominees are:
Best Feature Film
Tangshan dadizheng (Aftershock)
People’s Republic of China (Mainland China / Hong Kong)
Produced by Guo Yanhong, Han Sanping, Wang Zhonjun, Peter Lam Kin Ngok, Wang Tonguan and Albert Yeung.
Bal (Honey)
Turkey / Germany
Produced by Semih Kaplanoðlu.
Co-Produced by Johannes Rexin, Bettina Brokemper.
Mengjia (Monga)
Taiwan
Produced by Lee Lieh and Doze Niu Chen-zer.
Paju
Republic of Korea
Produced...
- 10/18/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Movie Preview: The Well (Vihir)
Directed by Umesh Kulkarni
India, 2009, 120 min. Us Premiere.
Marathi (with English subtitles)
Cast: Madan Deodhar, Alok Rajwade, Renuka Daftardar, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Jyoti Subhash, Sulbha Deshpande, Girish Kulkarni, Amruta Subhash, Ashwini Giri.
September 24, 2010: A story of two adolescent boys Sameer and Nachiket (cousins who are best friends) standing on the crossroads of life. They must choose between a petty, worldly, small existence and taking to the sky in a life.
Directed by Umesh Kulkarni
India, 2009, 120 min. Us Premiere.
Marathi (with English subtitles)
Cast: Madan Deodhar, Alok Rajwade, Renuka Daftardar, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Jyoti Subhash, Sulbha Deshpande, Girish Kulkarni, Amruta Subhash, Ashwini Giri.
September 24, 2010: A story of two adolescent boys Sameer and Nachiket (cousins who are best friends) standing on the crossroads of life. They must choose between a petty, worldly, small existence and taking to the sky in a life.
- 9/24/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Vihir (The Well) by Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni was awarded the ‘German Star of India’ at the seventh edition of ‘Bollywood and beyond’ film festival at Stuttgart, Germany. The awards were given away on Saturday night. “The combination of philosophic element, the expressionist photography and the dramaturgy of the film results in a convincing portrait of society. The director manages tell the story in a very quiet yet touching manner”, the jury wrote in their justification for Vihir which won 4,000 Euros.
Nina Sabnani received a prize in the Best Short Film category for her animated film Tanko Bole Chhe (The Stitches Speak). In the category documentary film, Anandana Kapur was awarded for The Great Indian Jugaad. Lutz Kronermann received a special commendation of the jury for his documentary Dharavi – Slum For Sale.
For his debut feature film Road to Sangam, Amit Rai was honored with the ‘Director’s Vision Award’.
The...
Nina Sabnani received a prize in the Best Short Film category for her animated film Tanko Bole Chhe (The Stitches Speak). In the category documentary film, Anandana Kapur was awarded for The Great Indian Jugaad. Lutz Kronermann received a special commendation of the jury for his documentary Dharavi – Slum For Sale.
For his debut feature film Road to Sangam, Amit Rai was honored with the ‘Director’s Vision Award’.
The...
- 7/27/2010
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Stuttgart, July 25 (Dpa) A drama about a young man on the search for missing cousin earned top honours Saturday at an Indian film festival in the southern German city of Stuttgart.
‘Vihir – The Well’ won the prize at the annual Bollywood and Beyond festival. Its director Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni won the German Star of India award and a 4,000-euro ($5,160) prize.
The best documentary film went to ‘The Great Indian Jugaad’ for its portrayal of the resourcefulness of the Indian underclass in everyday life. Best animated film was awarded.
‘Vihir – The Well’ won the prize at the annual Bollywood and Beyond festival. Its director Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni won the German Star of India award and a 4,000-euro ($5,160) prize.
The best documentary film went to ‘The Great Indian Jugaad’ for its portrayal of the resourcefulness of the Indian underclass in everyday life. Best animated film was awarded.
- 7/25/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
The London Indian Film Festival launches begins on July 15 By devansh patel The London Indian Film Festival launches from July 15- 20 in London with a range of cutting-edge movies from some of India's hottest independent talents, we aren't talking Bollywood here, but films that challenge, make you think and show a more realistic view of India today in all its colour and diversity. The Festival's selection of films are screened across London, opening in the city centre at Cineworld (Haymarket), then Barbican, Nehru Centre, Watermans and Genesis cinemas. The Festival covers a wide range of themes from family dramas, coming-of age tales to twisted urban romance. What pervades many of these movies is a new more assured Indian cool, experimenting with cinematic styles, new technology and influenced by themes both East and West, which has helped them win favour with the young in-crowd in super cities like Mumbai. The London...
- 6/18/2010
- by Devansh Patel
- BollywoodHungama
Basking in the glory of festival and theatrical success of "Vihir", Umesh Kulkarni, is all set to travel to Oberhausen with his latest short film "Vilay" which has been selected for the international competition. Earlier this year his short film "Gaarud" was screened at Rotterdam festival. Nandita Dutta, speaks with the director, whose feature and short films have been the festival favourites of the season.
Tell us something about Vilay and Gaarud?
Both these films were student projects at the Ftii. Both Vilay and Gaarud were also screened at the Clermont Ferrand film festival in France early this year and Gaarud also won the Golden Conch at 11th Mumbai International Film festival of Short, Documentary and Animation films (Miff) 2010 . Gaarud is a thirteen minute film about a shady lodge near a railway station in a small town and the people visiting that lodge.
Vilay is a story that comes from my own experience.
Tell us something about Vilay and Gaarud?
Both these films were student projects at the Ftii. Both Vilay and Gaarud were also screened at the Clermont Ferrand film festival in France early this year and Gaarud also won the Golden Conch at 11th Mumbai International Film festival of Short, Documentary and Animation films (Miff) 2010 . Gaarud is a thirteen minute film about a shady lodge near a railway station in a small town and the people visiting that lodge.
Vilay is a story that comes from my own experience.
- 4/6/2010
- by Nandita Dutta
- DearCinema.com
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (Iffla) has announced the 2010 line-up of films for its 8th annual festival, which runs April 20-April 25 at ArcLight Hollywood. The six-day festival will showcase 33 films from 5 countries, including 4 world premieres and 7 Us premieres.
“This is a true celebration of the art and business of Indian film and culture as well as an opportunity to connect with the game changers and emerging filmmakers of Indian themed content,’ said Christina Marouda, Iffla’s Executive Director. “As filmmakers of Indian descent forge new relationships in Hollywood, we invite moviegoers and industry professionals to experience our unique and wide ranging program which includes thought-provoking dramas, engaging documentaries, along with a touch of light hearted fare and a taste of Bollywood.”
Kicking off the festival is the Los Angeles premiere and directorial debut of Dilip Mehta‘s Cooking With Stella, starring Seema Biswas, Lisa Ray, and Don McKellar.
“This is a true celebration of the art and business of Indian film and culture as well as an opportunity to connect with the game changers and emerging filmmakers of Indian themed content,’ said Christina Marouda, Iffla’s Executive Director. “As filmmakers of Indian descent forge new relationships in Hollywood, we invite moviegoers and industry professionals to experience our unique and wide ranging program which includes thought-provoking dramas, engaging documentaries, along with a touch of light hearted fare and a taste of Bollywood.”
Kicking off the festival is the Los Angeles premiere and directorial debut of Dilip Mehta‘s Cooking With Stella, starring Seema Biswas, Lisa Ray, and Don McKellar.
- 4/1/2010
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Marathi film 'Vihir', produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corp Ltd (Abcl) and directed by Umesh Kulkarni, got a warm reception and ran to a full house at the Berlin International Film Festival.
'It is a great honour for me to be here in Berlin. The film is based on an autobiographical event, I lost my cousin in a well when I was 14, and I found the idea that somebody can be here one day, and be gone the next, very intriguing. It raised questions that I try to answer through the film, to search for him,' said Kulkarni, whose short film 'Three of Us' was also at Berlin in 2008.
'Vihir', meaning the well, ran at the prestigious festival Sunday. Kulkarni was there with his 10 member team, including actors Madan Deodhar, Alok Rajwade, actor-writer Girish Kulkarni and Mohan Agashe.
The film is about the friendship between two...
'It is a great honour for me to be here in Berlin. The film is based on an autobiographical event, I lost my cousin in a well when I was 14, and I found the idea that somebody can be here one day, and be gone the next, very intriguing. It raised questions that I try to answer through the film, to search for him,' said Kulkarni, whose short film 'Three of Us' was also at Berlin in 2008.
'Vihir', meaning the well, ran at the prestigious festival Sunday. Kulkarni was there with his 10 member team, including actors Madan Deodhar, Alok Rajwade, actor-writer Girish Kulkarni and Mohan Agashe.
The film is about the friendship between two...
- 2/16/2010
- by IANS
- DearCinema.com
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