Jitendra Mishra
| Jitendra Mishra | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
9 September 1979 Titlagarh, Bolangir, Odisha, India |
| Occupation | Film Maker, Producer |
| Years active | 2000–Present |
| Spouse(s) | Donna Deb Mishra |
Jitendra Mishra (born 9 September 1979) is an Indian film producer and consultant, hails from Titlagarh of Odisha, India, known for "I am Kalam" & "Desires of the Heart".
Early life
He was born in Titlagarh, A small town in Western Odisha to Radha Madhab Mishra and Saudamini Mishra.A joint family of 8 members where Jitendra is the youngest.In 2000 did his Graduation in Law & Masters in commerce from Sambalpur University and went to Delhi with a dream to do something different from the monotonous lifestyle of a small town.
Career
Jitendra started his career as a production manager in a Delhi based production house. In 2002, he founded a production house in the name of Flair Communications and his company became one of the leading Film production & Consultancy Company in India, already produced more than 100 successful Ad films, Short Films and Feature films over the period of 10 years, many of them have received international recognition. Jitendra Mishra is also known for critically acclaimed film “I am Kalam”, produced by Smile Foundation and directed by Nila Madhab Panda which has got more than 30 international awards and 20 nominations in different categories.Award winning Hollywood film "Desires of the Heart", "Chausar" and "AASMA" are few among others.He has also been the Marketing/Promotion/ World Distribution consultant of the film “Desires of the Heart”, produced by Solila Parida, DOTH Entertainment LLC and directed by award winning director James Kicklighter, starring Val Lauren & Alicia Minshaw & World sales/distribution consultant for award winning film 'Kajarya' , directed by Madhureeta Anand & produced by Starfire Movies. His company has picked up, the Hindi feature film Chausar for worldwide distribution, directed and produced by legendary Film maker / writer Sagar Sarhadi . Sagar Sarhadi is known for “Kabhi Kabhi” and “Silsila” both starring Amitabh Bachchan, Chandni, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (First film of Hritik Roshan), Deewana (First film of Sahrukh Khan), Faasle, Karobaar, Rang, Lorie, Karmayogi, Doosara Aadmi, Inkaar, Zindagi, Anubhav and many others. Jitendra Mishra has designed and implemented several international festivals, workshops and campaigns including North East Film festival in all the 8 North East States of India, for Children’s Film Society India in association with Smile Foundation. He has been a Member of Producers Network during the 67th & 68th Cannes film festival.He has also been associated with Smile Foundation, An India-based development organization, as the media adviser for last nine years.
Production / Distribution
Feature films
| Year | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | I am Kalam | Production, Distribution |
| 2013 | Desires of the Heart | Production, Distribution |
| 2014 | Aasma | Production |
| 2014 | Chausar | Sales, Distribution |
| 2015 | Kajarya | Sales, Distribution |
| 2015 | Goatspeak | Sales, Distribution |
Documentaries & Short films
- Reaching the unreached (8 min English) – On Smile on Wheels, for Smile Foundation.
- School Bell (9 min Hindi and English) – A film for Smile Foundation.
- The Other Side (10 min English) – A Documentary on the Tribal life of Koraput District, Odisha.
- Anti Smoking Campaign (30 sec) – for WHO
- Right to Education Campaign (30 sec) – for Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India
- NEFF (10 min English) – A Documentary on the North East Film Festival,by CFSI.
- Swabhiman (10 min English) – A Documentary Woman empowerment program by Smile Foundation.
- Menu's Smile (10 min Hindi & English)
- Guna (10 min English) – A Documentary on the development work done by GAIL in association with Smile Foundation.
Honors & recognition
| Year | Award | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Young Jury Award | At IFFI, Goa |
| 2013 | Son of Odisha (Odia Yuva) | By Odia Pua, New Delhi |
| 2013 | Special Mention | By Kumuda Mahotshav |
| 2013 | Special Mention | By NNCC, New Delhi |
| 2014 | Future of India | By Bollywood Entertainment Trade |
Film awards
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | “I am Kalam” got “Best actor work” at the Minsk International Film Festival | |
| 2010 | “I am Kalam” got “Best feature film” from the Indian Panorama by the Young Jury at the 41st International, Film Festival of India | |
| 2010 | “I am Kalam” got “The Don Quixote Prize” of the International Cine Club Federations at the Lucas International Film Festival, Germany | |
| 2010 | “I am Kalam” got “Best feature film” at the Lucas International Film Festival, Frankfurt | |
| 2010 | “I am Kalam” got “Special Jury mention” CineKid International Film Festivals | |
| 2010 | “I am Kalam” got “Audience Favourite choice” at the Barbican London Children Film Festival | |
| 2010 | “I am Kalam” got “International Jury’s Special Mention” at the Ale Kino International Film Festival, Poland | |
| 2011 | “I am Kalam” got Viewers’ Choice award at IFFLA | |
| 2011 | “I am Kalam” got Best Feature Film award in "Chicago International Children’s Film Festival" | |
| 2011 | “I am Kalam” got People's Choice Award at the Montreal International Children's Film Festival | |
| 2011 | “I am Kalam” got Best Feature Film award at Silent River Film Festival (SRFF), California | |
| 2011 | “I am Kalam” got Best Director award at Silent River Film Festival (SRFF), California | |
| 2011 | “I am Kalam” got Best Child Actor award at Silent River Film Festival (SRFF), California | |
| 2011 | “I am Kalam” got Special Diploma for the Best Actor Work at Minsk International Film Festival Listapadzi | |
| 2011 | “I am Kalam” got Golden Elephant Award for the Best Screenplay at 17th International Children’s Film Festival, India | |
| 2011 | “I am Kalam” got Special Mention to Harsh Mayar at the 17th International Children’s Film Festival of India | |
| 2011 | “I am Kalam” got Best Feature Film in CMS International Film Festival | |
| 2011 | “I am Kalam” got National Award for best child actor | |
| 2011 | “I am Kalam” got Audience Favourite at Barbican London Children’s Film Festival | |
| 2012 | “I am Kalam” got Bronze Cairo for Best Feature at Cairo International Film Festival for Children, Cairo | |
| 2012 | “I am Kalam” got The Prize of the International Centre of Films For Children & Young People (CIFEJ) at the Cairo International Film Festival for Children, Cairo | |
| 2013 | “Desires of the Heart” Got Best Feature film award in LA Femme International Film Festival | |
| 2013 | “Desires of the Heart” Got official Selection in Macon International Film Festival | |
| 2013 | “Desires of the Heart” Got official Selection in Sedona International Film Festival | |
| 2014 | “Desires of the Heart” Got Nominated for Best Screenplay & Supporting Actress in Hoboken International Film Festival | |
| 2014 | “Desires of the Heart” Got official selection in Central Florida Film Festival |
References
External links
- Jitendra Mishra at the Internet Movie Database
- Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth
- Flair Communications
- http://epaper.telegraphindia.com/paper/7-152-01@06@2014-1009.html
- http://www.orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=50056
- http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/Chausar-to-release-worldwide/2013/07/13/article1680848.ece
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