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    • Every single statement** must be sourced, starting with the date of birth. If no sources exist, please remove the statement. Qcne (talk) 08:51, 4 September 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: A number of references have been inserted, but they are not in fact sources and appear to have been added as a kind of "further reading" rather than as a verification of the information. For instance, the name Vikram Dasgupta does not need a source, but Dasgupta's own website has been added as a source there. The sentence "His 2020 feature documentary Beyond Moving followed the journey of Siphe November, a young South African ballet dancer, from his discovery in the township of Zolani to becoming the youngest principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada" is not supported by the source national.ballet.ca, and so on.
    In addition, all the sources are bare URLs, and references must include some information about what they are – the link provided in the very first decline notice, to this referencing tutorial, explains that.
    Please address these issues before resubmitting the draft. bonadea contributions talk 12:24, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: If this is resubmitted again without any attempt to address the reviewer comments, it will probably be rejected with no option to resubmit. bonadea contributions talk 20:35, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: As I said previously we require in-line citations. This is mandatory. See WP:INTREFVE. Qcne (talk) 18:57, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: why did you re-submit with no changes? Qcne (talk) 16:26, 1 September 2024 (UTC)


Vikram Dasgupta is an Indian-Canadian filmmaker recognized for his work in documentaries, short films, and commercials. Born in New Delhi, India, he comes from a family with a rich artistic heritage, including painters, scientists, and dancers and he cites his grandmother's storytelling as a significant influence on his creative development.[1]

Early life and education

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Dasgupta was born in 1977 in New Delhi. He was exposed to various forms of art and culture from an early age. After completing his schooling, he earned a gold medal in Fine Arts from the Government College of Arts, Kolkata University in 2000. Subsequently, he moved to Canada to pursue a career in cinema.

Filmmaking career

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Narrative Fiction

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In 2012, Dasgupta wrote and directed his short film "Calcutta Taxi," and co-produced with Aeschylus Poulos which was funded by the National Film Board of Canada and Bravo!FACT. The film received critical acclaim, winning the Oscars Qualifier at the Aspen ShortFest in 2013, which positioned it for consideration for the Academy Awards. "Calcutta Taxi" screened at over 50 international film festivals, including Clermont-Ferrand, Austin Film Festival, and the São Paulo International Film Festival.[2][3]

Transition to documentary filmmaking

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Dasgupta has also explored documentary filmmaking, addressing issues related to marginalized communities. His 2020 feature documentary "Beyond Moving" follows Siphe November, a South African ballet dancer, and examines his journey to becoming the youngest principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada. The film premiered at the Hot Docs Docsoup in Toronto and was later made available on Apple TV.[4][5][6][7][8][9]

Since 2016, Dasgupta has been working on "Dog-Ma," a documentary about his mother, who feeds over 500 stray dogs daily in New Delhi. The film addresses themes of animal welfare in India and was set for international distribution through Seville International and Entertainment One.

Dasgupta is currently involved in two additional documentary projects:

  • "Who Owns the World": A four-part series examining global ownership and its impact on society, co-produced by Hawkeye Pictures and broadcasters PBS, TVO Canada, and ZDF INFO, Germany.[10]
  • "Vrindavan - City of Widows": An observational documentary focusing on the estimated 15,000 widows living in Vrindavan, India, exploring the cultural practices surrounding their societal status.

Commercial work

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In addition to his work in fiction and documentary filmmaking, Dasgupta has also directed numerous commercial projects for major brands, including Bose, Coca-Cola, Nokia, and the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. His 2015 commercial "Are You Ready?" for the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games was nominated for a prestigious Cannes Lions award in the Film category.

Awards

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Vikram Dasgupta's films awards and nominations, both nationally and internationally, includes :-

Filmography

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Feature Documentaries

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  • "Beyond Moving" (2020)
  • "Who Owns the World" (2024) 4-Episodes (Completed)
  • "Dog-Ma" (Post Production)
  • "Vrindavan - City of Widows" (in production)

Short Films

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  • "Bound" (2024)
  • "Calcutta Taxi" (2012)

Commercials

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  • "Are You Ready?" (Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, 2015)
  • "Music is My Expression" (Bose)
  • "Moments of Victory" (Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, 2015)
  • "Shh" (Coca-Cola)
  • "United We Play" (Pan Am/Parapan Am Games)
  • "Connecting People" (Nokia)

Personal life

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Vikram Dasgupta currently resides in Toronto, Canada, where he continues to pursue his filmmaking career, while maintaining strong ties to his roots in India. He is known for his commitment to social and cultural issues, which often serve as the inspiration for his cinematic works.[11][12]

Media Reviews

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  • “The fast-paced, non-linear editing, elevating tensions,... with an inspirational message.” The Brave New Hollywood , USA[13]

(Calcutta Taxi) 2012

  • “... it’s about the playful mysteries of human interaction and the serendipitous beauty” - The Critical Critics UK[14](Calcutta Taxi) 2012
  • Vikram Dasgupta crafts a story that has a Universal appeal - The Globe and Mail, Canada (Calcutta Taxi)[15] 2012
  • Calcutta Taxi is all about drivers and passengers as the vessels in which wisdom travels.”- Vulture Hound, UK (Calcutta Taxi)[16]2012
  • A Pulp Fiction Esq style story comes together full circle...”- Back to the Movies, UK (Calcutta Taxi) 2012
  • Don't dismiss it as another white saviour narrative. the Film offers a compelling character study that t speaks to access opportunity Pat Mullen, POV Magazine, UK (Beyond Moving)[17]
  • "Beyond Moving Chronicles a real-life Billy Elliot story." - The Globe and Mail, Canada (Beyond Moving)
  • "Beyond Moving is an Inspiring Document of Artistic Perseverance" - Tilt Magazine, Canada (Beyond Moving)[18]
  • Toronto’s Vikram Dasgupta transcends borders, lockdowns for Fall for Dance North Signature Program"- The Globe and Mail, Canada (Fall for Dance North)[19]
  • From India to Cuba to England (in spirit), Vikram Dasgupta’s bumpy road to putting dance on film - Toronto Star, Canada (Fall for Dance North)[20]

References

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  1. ^ Film, Freeway. "Writer/Producer/Director". filmfreeway.com.
  2. ^ "Vikram Dasgupta on his Award Winning Short Film 'Calcutta Taxi'". justcelebritymag.com. 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  3. ^ Earnshaw, Helen. "Vikram Dasgupta Discusses Calcutta Taxi". www.femalefirst.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  4. ^ "Film reviews: Beyond Moving's bittersweet ballet story and street kids in Durban, at South African Film Festival". createastir.ca. 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  5. ^ "Beyond Moving: A South African child street-performer's problematic journey to ballet's global stages". Original-Cin.ca. 2020-05-13. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  6. ^ Richter, Volkmar (2020-05-15). "Movies to stream (like Beyond Moving, Castle in the Ground) or to avoid (The Wrong Missy) | Canada's National Observer: Climate News". www.nationalobserver.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  7. ^ "What to watch at the Doc Edge International Film Festival". NZ Herald.co.nz. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  8. ^ Flightdec (2019-04-27). "Beyond Moving". DANZ.org.nz. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  9. ^ "From South Africa to Canada, to the Big Screen". The Dance Current.com. 2020-04-09. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  10. ^ ""Geheime Weltmächte": ZDFinfo-Dokureihe über globale Player auf wichtigen Märkten". presseportal.de (in German). 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  11. ^ Levy, Joel (2020-07-01). ""A Day in the Life" with Director Vikram Dasgupta". TorontoGuardian.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  12. ^ "Canadian Chat with Independent Film maker Vikram Dasgupta". OnStageBlog.com. 2021-09-21. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  13. ^ Vartanian, Henrick (2013-10-22). "Hitch a Ride in 'Calcutta Taxi' – Film Review - Brave New Hollywood". Brave New Hollywood.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  14. ^ Leggo, Aaron (2013-11-14). "Movie Review: Calcutta Taxi (2012)". The Critical Movie Critics.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  15. ^ "Vikram Dasgupta crafts a story that has a universal appeal". The Globe and Mail.com. 2013-04-12. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  16. ^ "Calcutta Taxi". Pixel Palette Inc.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  17. ^ Mullen, Pat (2020-02-05). "'Beyond Moving': Siphe November Takes Centre Stage". POV Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  18. ^ Marks, Brian (2020-05-26). "'Beyond Moving' is an Inspiring Document of Artistic Perseverance". Tilt Magazine.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  19. ^ "Toronto's Vikram Dasgupta transcends borders, lockdowns for Fall for Dance North Signature Program". The Globe and Mail .com. 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  20. ^ Star, Michael Crabb Special to the (2021-10-13). "From India to Cuba to England (in spirit), Vikram Dasgupta's bumpy road to putting dance on film". Toronto Star.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
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