Exclusive: Principal photography has wrapped on the indie flick Jersey Boy, written and directed by Sikh-Canadian filmmaker Jaskaran Singh.
The Paradox Lost production features what producers have described as a “majority Sikh cast and Sikh creatives at the helm.” Synopsis reads: Jersey Boy is a coming-of-age drama about Karandeep, a Sikh boy struggling with his identity in the aftermath of 9/11. Told over three stages of Karandeep’s life, Jersey Boy explores the space between identity and inclusion, as he navigates his family relationships, the woman he loves, and his place in a rapidly changing America.
The film marks Singh’s directorial debut. Producers include Pulkit Datta for US-based Tyger Tyger Productions and Virinderpaul Singh for Canada-based Versatile Pictures. The film was shot on location in Ontario, Canada, primarily in the cities of Hamilton, Mississauga, and Sarnia.
“Jersey Boy is a window into figuring out my insecurities growing up Sikh in America,...
The Paradox Lost production features what producers have described as a “majority Sikh cast and Sikh creatives at the helm.” Synopsis reads: Jersey Boy is a coming-of-age drama about Karandeep, a Sikh boy struggling with his identity in the aftermath of 9/11. Told over three stages of Karandeep’s life, Jersey Boy explores the space between identity and inclusion, as he navigates his family relationships, the woman he loves, and his place in a rapidly changing America.
The film marks Singh’s directorial debut. Producers include Pulkit Datta for US-based Tyger Tyger Productions and Virinderpaul Singh for Canada-based Versatile Pictures. The film was shot on location in Ontario, Canada, primarily in the cities of Hamilton, Mississauga, and Sarnia.
“Jersey Boy is a window into figuring out my insecurities growing up Sikh in America,...
- 12/11/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Location, Location, Location
Entertainment, sports and brand licensing firms WildBrain Cplg and WildBrain Ltd. have brokered location-based entertainment (Lbe) deals on behalf of Peanuts Worldwide for “Peanuts,” “Teletubbies” and “In the Night Garden” with China’s Max-Matching Entertainments. These are expected to lead to the opening of family entertainment centers and IP-themed hotel rooms for each brand in Beijing, in Zhongshan City, Guangdong and a third city yet to be announced. These will roll out over the next five years.
The moves come at a time when WildBrain Cplg is expanding its Asia-focused teams. These include the Los Angeles-based veteran licensing executive, Kevin Suh who is former president of themed entertainment & consumer products at Paramount Pictures. Suh was also a senior executive at the Motion Picture Association of America and a lawyer in California. Shanghai-based Evi Sari joins as VP of Lbe in Apac and the Gcc. She was previously...
Entertainment, sports and brand licensing firms WildBrain Cplg and WildBrain Ltd. have brokered location-based entertainment (Lbe) deals on behalf of Peanuts Worldwide for “Peanuts,” “Teletubbies” and “In the Night Garden” with China’s Max-Matching Entertainments. These are expected to lead to the opening of family entertainment centers and IP-themed hotel rooms for each brand in Beijing, in Zhongshan City, Guangdong and a third city yet to be announced. These will roll out over the next five years.
The moves come at a time when WildBrain Cplg is expanding its Asia-focused teams. These include the Los Angeles-based veteran licensing executive, Kevin Suh who is former president of themed entertainment & consumer products at Paramount Pictures. Suh was also a senior executive at the Motion Picture Association of America and a lawyer in California. Shanghai-based Evi Sari joins as VP of Lbe in Apac and the Gcc. She was previously...
- 9/7/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
A Seattle fund aiming to fill a gap in financing for South Asian filmmakers is launching Monday. The Tasveer Film Fund will bestow $5,000, in a first for that community, to South Asian shorts filmmakers to tell their stories, according to the organizers.
Rita Meher, executive director of Tasveer South Asian Film Festival, and Pulkit Datta, artistic director, said they had been discussing such a fund before the coronavirus crisis began.
“After a lot of discussion — the Covid crisis has heavily impacted the film industry, many are out of work and funding [has] pulled out — we decided this is the best time,” Datta said. “If it helps one filmmaker, we should do it.”
Since the festival’s mission is social justice, scripts should reflect that in theme and be five to 20 pages long. Interested applicants may submit their short film scripts via FilmFreeway. The deadline is July 30.
Supported by Tasveer, Archana Soy Fund and local donations,...
Rita Meher, executive director of Tasveer South Asian Film Festival, and Pulkit Datta, artistic director, said they had been discussing such a fund before the coronavirus crisis began.
“After a lot of discussion — the Covid crisis has heavily impacted the film industry, many are out of work and funding [has] pulled out — we decided this is the best time,” Datta said. “If it helps one filmmaker, we should do it.”
Since the festival’s mission is social justice, scripts should reflect that in theme and be five to 20 pages long. Interested applicants may submit their short film scripts via FilmFreeway. The deadline is July 30.
Supported by Tasveer, Archana Soy Fund and local donations,...
- 5/11/2020
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
Mira Nair-produced Three And A Half and Amitav Kaul’s Interpreter Of Maladies are among the 32 projects selected for the Co-production Market of this year’s Film Bazaar (Nov 20-24) in Goa, India.
Three And A Half will be directed by Mira Nair’s long-time collaborator Sooni Taraporewala, while Interpreter Of Maladies is based on Pultizer Prize-winner Jhumpa Lahiri’s short story.
Organised by India’s National Film Development Corp (Nfdc), the co-production market has previously selected projects such as Ritesh Batra’s The Lunchbox, Kanu Behl’s Cannes title Titli and Chaitanya Tamhane’s recent Venice winner Court. This year’s selection comprises 18 projects from India and 14 from overseas.
The Indian line-up also includes six projects previously selected for Nfdc Screenwriters Lab, such as Aamir Bashir’s Winter and The Boyfriend from Vidur Nauriyal and Ashim Ahluwalia.
The international line-up includes two projects from the Us, two from Sri Lanka and projects from Pakistan, Afghanistan...
Three And A Half will be directed by Mira Nair’s long-time collaborator Sooni Taraporewala, while Interpreter Of Maladies is based on Pultizer Prize-winner Jhumpa Lahiri’s short story.
Organised by India’s National Film Development Corp (Nfdc), the co-production market has previously selected projects such as Ritesh Batra’s The Lunchbox, Kanu Behl’s Cannes title Titli and Chaitanya Tamhane’s recent Venice winner Court. This year’s selection comprises 18 projects from India and 14 from overseas.
The Indian line-up also includes six projects previously selected for Nfdc Screenwriters Lab, such as Aamir Bashir’s Winter and The Boyfriend from Vidur Nauriyal and Ashim Ahluwalia.
The international line-up includes two projects from the Us, two from Sri Lanka and projects from Pakistan, Afghanistan...
- 10/13/2014
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
The National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc) announced thirty-two projects selected for the Co-Production Market to be held during Film Bazaar in Goa from November 20-24, 2014.
The lineup includes 18 Indian and 14 international projects. The international projects include two films from the Us, two from Sri Lanka, a film from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Norway, France, Germany, Singapore and United Kingdom each and an Ifp project which is selected through Nfdc collaboration with Independent Filmmaker Project, USA.
Indian projects:
• By/Two – Directed by Devashish Makhija and produced by Dutta Dave
• The School – Directed by Suchita Bhhatia and produced by Vivek Kajaria
• Blossoms (Pallavi)- Directed and produced by Nila Madhab Panda
• Nuclear Hearts – Directed by Bornila Chatterjee and produced by Tanaji Dasgupta
• Seven (Saat)- Directed by Ashish Bende and produced by Suhrud Godbole
• Medium Spicy – Directed by Mohit Takalkar and produced by Nikhil Mahajan
• The Invisible One – Directed by Amit Datta...
The lineup includes 18 Indian and 14 international projects. The international projects include two films from the Us, two from Sri Lanka, a film from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Norway, France, Germany, Singapore and United Kingdom each and an Ifp project which is selected through Nfdc collaboration with Independent Filmmaker Project, USA.
Indian projects:
• By/Two – Directed by Devashish Makhija and produced by Dutta Dave
• The School – Directed by Suchita Bhhatia and produced by Vivek Kajaria
• Blossoms (Pallavi)- Directed and produced by Nila Madhab Panda
• Nuclear Hearts – Directed by Bornila Chatterjee and produced by Tanaji Dasgupta
• Seven (Saat)- Directed by Ashish Bende and produced by Suhrud Godbole
• Medium Spicy – Directed by Mohit Takalkar and produced by Nikhil Mahajan
• The Invisible One – Directed by Amit Datta...
- 10/13/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Pulkit Datta’s Colony is part of the Project Forum at the Independent Film Week (Ifp Market), organized by the Independent Filmmaker’s Project (Ifp) in New York, running from September 14-18. Colony revolves around five residents of a middle-class Delhi neighbourhood who confront their secrets and desires, against the backdrop of heated elections, jeopardizing the future of their community forever.
The Project Forum connects filmmakers with financiers, executives, influencers and decision-makers in film, television and new media that helps them complete their latest works.
Colony has also been selected for the Ifp’s ‘Emerging Storytellers’ program that presents 25 U.S. narrative features in early-stage of development.
Currently in development and fundraising stage, Colony was one of the ten projects selected for the Cine Qua Non screenwriting lab in Mexico.
Based in New York City, Pulkit Datta has a background in cinema studies and film/TV production from Nyu’s...
The Project Forum connects filmmakers with financiers, executives, influencers and decision-makers in film, television and new media that helps them complete their latest works.
Colony has also been selected for the Ifp’s ‘Emerging Storytellers’ program that presents 25 U.S. narrative features in early-stage of development.
Currently in development and fundraising stage, Colony was one of the ten projects selected for the Cine Qua Non screenwriting lab in Mexico.
Based in New York City, Pulkit Datta has a background in cinema studies and film/TV production from Nyu’s...
- 9/15/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
On the heels of the 39th edition of the Toronto Int. Film Festival (Sept 4-14), Ifp’s Independent Film Week is where a plethora of fiction, non-fiction and new this year, web-based series from the likes of Desiree Akhavan and Calvin Reeder find future coin. Sectioned off as projects at the very beginning of financing to those that are nearing completion, there happens to be tons of Sundance alumni in the names below. Among those that caught our attention we have Medicine for Melancholy‘s Barry Jenkins’ sophomore feature, produced by Bad Milo!‘s Adele Romanski, Moonlight is about “two Miami boys navigate the temptations of the drug trade and their burgeoning sexuality in this triptych drama about black queer youth”. Concussion‘s Stacie Passon digs into the thriller genre with Strange Things Started Happening. Produced by vet Mary Jane Skalski (Mysterious Skin), this is about “a woman who has...
- 7/24/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
Nagesh Kukunoor and Anurag Kashyap aren’t showing their films for the first time at the New York Indian Film Festival. But many young filmmakers are. Take a look at the opening night gala of the fourteenth edition of the festival as it kickstarts the weeklong celebration of the best of art house cinema from India. It opened on Monday, May 5 with the screening of Kashyap’s hard-hitting new film Ugly. Shelly Walia brings you the latest news and interviews from the red carpet at New York’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
Festival director Aseem Chhabra smiles, but shies away from looking into the camera. Earlier in the day, he tweeted, “Are you guys ready for the… six-day movie tamasha?”
Aroon Shivdasani, executive director of Indo-American Arts Council, said the festival is an opportunity to screen films that tell a story about, say, real India. “Those films deserve to be watched.
Festival director Aseem Chhabra smiles, but shies away from looking into the camera. Earlier in the day, he tweeted, “Are you guys ready for the… six-day movie tamasha?”
Aroon Shivdasani, executive director of Indo-American Arts Council, said the festival is an opportunity to screen films that tell a story about, say, real India. “Those films deserve to be watched.
- 5/7/2014
- by Shelly Walia
- Bollyspice
Officially selected for the New York Indian Film Festival, British webseries Three Shades of Brown will hold its World Premiere in the United States on Tuesday 6th May 2014, being shown in its entirety as a stand-alone 40-minute film.
Receiving the good news before even the pilot episode was released, Creator Shai Hussain remarks, “It’s great to see the faith that Nyiff holds for Three Shades, selecting to screen it even before we had a chance to prove there was an audience for such material.”
The film will be shown with English subtitles, due to feedback that one of the character’s Northern dialects was difficult to understand for the American ear.
Shai Hussain will be flying over to attend the festival, alongside one of the show’s stars, Omar Khan, and Associate Producer Hena Hussain. Executive Producer Pulkit Datta will also be in attendance, whose latest short film Acetate Diary...
Receiving the good news before even the pilot episode was released, Creator Shai Hussain remarks, “It’s great to see the faith that Nyiff holds for Three Shades, selecting to screen it even before we had a chance to prove there was an audience for such material.”
The film will be shown with English subtitles, due to feedback that one of the character’s Northern dialects was difficult to understand for the American ear.
Shai Hussain will be flying over to attend the festival, alongside one of the show’s stars, Omar Khan, and Associate Producer Hena Hussain. Executive Producer Pulkit Datta will also be in attendance, whose latest short film Acetate Diary...
- 5/4/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
This year there were well over 50 shorts screened at the Tribeca Film Festival. That’s quite a lot. Spread across nine programs, they’re a diverse bunch both in form and quality. They come from all over the world, too, though there’s a significant emphasis on home-grown New York City filmmakers. This variety makes any attempt at synthesis a little daunting, so instead of drawing any sort of overarching thematic conclusions I’ll just go ahead and tell you which ones are the best. Here are 12 of them, in alphabetical order. Acetate Diary, by Russell Sheaffer Many of the shorts in this year’s experimental program bemoan the so-called “death of cinema” that has resulted from the declining production of film stock. Russell Sheaffer took film and used it, instead, to try saying something much more open and dynamic. Acetate Diary is a 16mm film used as a diary. While...
- 4/26/2014
- by Daniel Walber
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Whether you are British or not, the ‘rude boy’, the ‘freshie’ and the ‘coconut’ have graced your life with their presence.
A ‘rude boy’ is that lawless South Asian lad who likes Ska or Reggae. In other words, a brown guy trying to be black. A coconut is yes indeed an oval brown seed of a tropical palm lined with white flesh. However, a ‘coconut’ is also a brown guy trying to be white. A ‘freshie’ is an immigrant who has just arrived in the country- that brown guy who is oblivious to how brown he is.
Now, here’s a question: What happens when a ‘rude boy’, a ‘freshie’ and a ‘coconut’ move into a London flat together?
Answer: Three Shades of Brown! Three highly conflicting personalities that can only spell Doom!
The multi talented DJ, writer and director Shai Hussain presents Three Shades of Brown, a comedy web...
A ‘rude boy’ is that lawless South Asian lad who likes Ska or Reggae. In other words, a brown guy trying to be black. A coconut is yes indeed an oval brown seed of a tropical palm lined with white flesh. However, a ‘coconut’ is also a brown guy trying to be white. A ‘freshie’ is an immigrant who has just arrived in the country- that brown guy who is oblivious to how brown he is.
Now, here’s a question: What happens when a ‘rude boy’, a ‘freshie’ and a ‘coconut’ move into a London flat together?
Answer: Three Shades of Brown! Three highly conflicting personalities that can only spell Doom!
The multi talented DJ, writer and director Shai Hussain presents Three Shades of Brown, a comedy web...
- 4/7/2014
- by Aashi Gahlot
- Bollyspice
Ketan Mehta’s Rang Rasiya will be the opening film of the Chicago South Asian Film Festival which will begin on September 30, 2011.
The festival will close with Sonali Gulati’s documentary I Am while Nila Madhab Panda’s I Am Kalam will be screened as the centerpiece of the festival.
Amole Gupte’s Stanley Ka Dabba will also be presented as part of the festival.
The other films that will be screened at the festival are: Athula Liyanage’s Bambara Wallala, Geeta Malik’s Troublemaker, Moinak Biswas and Arjun Gourisaria’s Spring In The Colony, Hemant Gaba’s Shuttlecock Boys, Dr. Bharathy Manjula’s XXWhy, Anu Rana’s Ring Laila, Harjant Gill’s Roots of Love, Nasir Khan’s Made in Pakistan, Pankaj Johar’s documentary Still Standing, and Shelley Saywell’s documentary In the Name of the Family.
The short film section will have Pulkit Datta’s Jason, Sameer Acharya...
The festival will close with Sonali Gulati’s documentary I Am while Nila Madhab Panda’s I Am Kalam will be screened as the centerpiece of the festival.
Amole Gupte’s Stanley Ka Dabba will also be presented as part of the festival.
The other films that will be screened at the festival are: Athula Liyanage’s Bambara Wallala, Geeta Malik’s Troublemaker, Moinak Biswas and Arjun Gourisaria’s Spring In The Colony, Hemant Gaba’s Shuttlecock Boys, Dr. Bharathy Manjula’s XXWhy, Anu Rana’s Ring Laila, Harjant Gill’s Roots of Love, Nasir Khan’s Made in Pakistan, Pankaj Johar’s documentary Still Standing, and Shelley Saywell’s documentary In the Name of the Family.
The short film section will have Pulkit Datta’s Jason, Sameer Acharya...
- 8/23/2011
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
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