Vinod Bharathan

Vinod Bharathan
Born
Vinod Konaril Bharathan

(1969-09-20) 20 September 1969
Kochi, Kerala, India
OccupationsFilm director, screenwriter, producer, cinematography, editing
Years active2009–present
Notable workKarma Cartel
SpouseAnette Ravn Jensen

Vinod Bharathan is an Indian filmmaker based in Copenhagen.

Career

Originally from Kochi, he moved to Copenhagen in 2000. He worked in logistics for eight years and enrolled himself to a film school. Lars Von Trier was his mentor and he was inspired by the Dogme 95 movement.[1] He started FookDat, a group that makes short films for free to add to their portfolio.[2]

His most notable short film was Limbo, which he shot using an iPhone.[3][1] Karma Cartel was his debut feature film and was shot on HDV.[1]

Selected filmography

Year Title Notes Ref.
2010 The Suspect Official Selection - Google+ Unofficial Film Festival [2]
2011 Karma Code
  • Official Selection - Ahmedabad International Film Festival
  • Official Selection - Show Me Justice, Texas, U.S.A.
[1]
Limbo
  • Best Film Shot on a mobile device - Circuitto Off/ Sony Userfarm, Venice, Italy
  • Best Film - Indiefone Film Festival, U.S.A.
[4][2]
2012 The Punishment [5]
2013 Karma Currency Screened as a part of the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival [5]
2015 Karma Cartel Award Of Excellence - Canada International Film Festival 2014 [6][7]
2017 Godzone [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Alexander, Princy (25 April 2016). "He Believes in Simple Meaningful Films". The New Indian Express.
  2. ^ a b c Menon, Anusuya (10 February 2012). "In a matter of minutes". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025.
  3. ^ Beggs, Scott (6 September 2011). "Short Film of the Day: Limbo". Film School Rejects. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  4. ^ Aniello, Fulvio (4 September 2012). "Sony Mobile Festival: The winners honored at Venice". Fashion Times Italy. Retrieved 28 February 2016.(Google translation)
  5. ^ a b "Karma Currency to be screened at the Cannes". The Times of India. 25 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Vinod Bharathan's out with his first feature film". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  7. ^ "Canada International Film Festival Winners 2014". Canada International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 21 July 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2014.