UNESCO - audiovisual e-platform

Country:

INDIA

Submitted Films:

1

Registered since:

06.04.2009

Catalogue Url:

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City:

Bangalore

Contact Person:

Jacob Varghese

Contact Email

jacobfilms@hotmail.com

Description:

A young Indian film director, author of three films awarded in different locations, Jacob thinks that "the audio visual format I believe is a great form of connecting with people, and addressing the issues with great impact on humans. Also the audio visual formats can help reach a message to all segments of people with greater effect, including children, people from all social background." Concerning the obstacles in the audiovisual field he faced, the main obstacle he usually finds is "lack of fund, so that we can make films on larger scale and in international production standards, which can be shown in all parts of the world." For him, it is important "to get financial backing, so that we can make strong films the way we would like to make keeping the parameters in mind, and the issues it want to address in mind." About his future plans, he explains that he would want "to make films addressing global issues and at least change a few people in their outlook." Filmography Andhiyum (The End), 15 min, Malayalam, 2006 Andhiyum is the story of a man who lives in fear and guilt brought on by his occupation. It is the story about the psychological turmoil of a hangman. The film premiered in the Montreal Film Festival(2006) and since then has been screened at Denmark Film Festival, Rome Film Festival, Indian Panorama, International film festival of Kerala. The film won the National Award in the best non feature category last year. Putti, (Little Girl), 14 min, Kannada, 2008 Putti is a story constructed around the most primal requirement of man from his time of existence. What happens when nature stops supporting life? It deals with Putti and her understanding to this dire situation. The film premiered at the Montreal Film Festival, (2008), won the best short film at Paris International Film Festival. Screened in Alps, Spain and the Indian Panorama film festivals. Savari, (The Journey), 150 min, Kannada, 2009 Savari is the story of rich affluent boy, Abhiram, who takes a motorcycle ride across the myriad landscapes of Karnataka in search of an elusive love on his prized bike. The story unfolds to the backdrop of rich landscapes and rusty rural life across Karnataka. The film was shot over a period of 75 days and is due for release in April. It is due for release in more than 50 theaters. You can contact him at: jacobfilms@in.com or jacobfilms@gmail.com