Dev Agarwal [1] is an Indian cinematographer [2] and director.[3] He is best known for his work in the films like CityLights[4] and Bollywood Diaries.[5] Dev directed the documentary film Moved by Love which was screened at Cannes court metrege in 2015.[6] He was nominated for his work in the International feature film Invasion 1897 at BON awards for best cinematography.[7][8] Dev shot advertising campaign for Manforce Condoms "Shut The Phone Up 3" [9] which won two golds in the ‘Best use of Social media for CSR’ and ‘Best use of video for CSR’ categories at Foxglove advertising awards.[10][11]
Dev Agarwal | |
|---|---|
 Cinematographer | |
| Born | 1984 (age 39–40) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation(s) | Cinematographer Director |
| Years active | 2009 - present |
| Employer | Purple Haze Films |
| Website | www |
Early life
editDev Agarwal was born in Kolkata, West Bengal. He spent much of his growing up years in learning photography and watching films.[citation needed]
In Kolkata, Agarwal studied mass communication and film studies from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata and then did his post-graduation in cinematography from Film and Television Institute of India.[12]
Career
editAgarwal, an active member of the Western India Cinematographers Association and an accomplished Director of Photography in India, graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India and had shot feature films, documentaries and numerous advertising, corporate and short films. Shortly after passing out of Film & Television Institute of India, Agarwal found work as a cinematographer, working on travel documentaries which took him to different countries in south east Asia and various locations abroad. These projects captured the culture and vibrancy of these amazing cities. Agarwal's personal documentaries like Unheard Voices and notes to myself captured the plight of the Tibetan refugee. This film was screened at various film festivals.[13]
Agarwal continued his cinematographic and directorial work in documentaries which are reflections of our society. Dev's documentary Moved by love was on the plight of helpless donkeys was screened at Cannes court metrage.[6]
As a cinematographer, Agarwal shot the epic Nigerian historical Drama Invasion 1897.[14]
In 2012, Agarwal started Purple Haze Films[15] to ensure a creative environment for all kind of films and to provide full production and creative support to directors and production houses.[15]
Filmography
edit- Jutti, the shoe (Short/2018) (Cinematographer)
- The Bed (Short/2017) (Cinematographer)
- Bollywood Diaries (2016) (Cinematographer)
- Moved by Love (Documentary/2016)(Cinematographer/Director)
- Everest: The Other Side of Belief (Documentary/2015)(Cinematographer/Director)
- Invasion 1897 (2014) (Cinematographer)
- Light from Many Lamps: Beyond the Last Rainbow (Documentary/2014) (Cinematographer/Director)
- CityLights (2014 film) (Cinematographer)[16]
- Lehenga (Short/2012) (Cinematographer)
- Unheard Voices and Notes to Myself (Documentary/2012) (Cinematographer/Director)
- We the Oppressed (Short/2010) (Cinematographer)
- Experimental Music Video (Short/2009) (Cinematographer)
References
edit- ^ "Dev Agarwal". IMDb. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ "Dev Agarwal : In A Chat With A Cinematographer | Western India Cinematographers Association". wica.in. 20 April 2018. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ "The Foundation for Universal Responsibility | Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama". tibetbureau.in. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ "सिटी लाइट फिल्म के सिनमेटोग्राफर देव अग्रवाल ने सिखाए फोटोग्राफी के गुर -". Jagran (in Hindi).
- ^ "Bollywood Diaries (2016)". IMDb. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Jamuura Blog". jamuura.com. Archived from the original on 29 August 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ "2015 BON Awards -Best of Nollywood Full List of Winners". 13 December 2015.
- ^ "Bon Awards". Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Manforce Condoms | Shut The Phone Up 3. YouTube.
- ^ "39 golds won at Foxglove Awards 2020". 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Winners Table | Foxglove Awards 2020". Archived from the original on 23 August 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Dev Agarwal : In A Chat With A Cinematographer | Western India Cinematographers Association". wica.in. 20 April 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ "Unheard Voices and Notes to Myself | Festival Bollywoodského filmu".
- ^ "'Invasion 1897': An Epic Film 117 Years in the Making".
- ^ a b "Purple Haze Films". Archived from the original on 21 October 2019. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "Citylights Movie Review". The Times of India.