Jitendra Mishra is an Indian film producer and promoter, born in Titlagarh, Odisha. He is known for The Last Color,[1][2] Desires of the Heart[3][4] and Human OAK[5][6][7][8] the only Indo-Italian film co-produced during Covid-19 lockdown.
Jitendra Mishra | |
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 Jitendra Mishra at 69th Cannes Film Festival (panel discussion in India pavilion) | |
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| Occupation(s) | Producer, Promoter |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | Donna Deb Mishra |
Early life edit
He was born in Titlagarh, a small town in Western Odisha to Radha Madhab Mishra and Saudamini Mishra. Jitendra is the youngest of six siblings. In 2000 he graduated in Law from Balangir Law College and did his Masters in Commerce from Rajendra College Balangir, Sambalpur University and went to Delhi.[9][10]
Career edit
Jitendra started his career as a production manager in a Delhi-based production house and after two years he founded his own production house in 2002. Award winning film I Am Kalam produced by Smile Foundation was his dedut as a feature film. His production The Last Color written and directed by Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna was premiered at the 30th Palm Springs International Film Festival and has been selected in various other prestigious festivals worldwide.[11] His filmography also includes Hollywood film Desires of the Heart (2013 film) directed by James Kicklighter, starring Val Lauren and Alicia Minshew, Italian film Human OAK , Buried Seeds , Maiya , Bhor and Aasma among others. Jitendra Mishra has designed and implemented several international festivals, forums, workshops and campaigns including North East Film festival in all the 8 North East States of India and Meghalaya Film Festival, for Children’s Film Society India in association with Smile Foundation. He is the festival director of the film festival siffcy that he has designed for Smile Foundation, he was elected President (2020-22) and currently the goodwill ambassador of the global media network of professionals and organisations working for young people CIFEJ that was formed under the auspices of UNESCO in 1955.[12][13][14] He has been a Member of Producers Network - Marche Du Films at Cannes Film Festival since 2013 and invited as a jury member to more than 50 international film festivals so far.[15]
Production, distribution & promotion edit
Filmography edit
| Year | Major Titles | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Silent Epidemic | Producer |
| 2022 | Zilla Balangir | Producer |
| 2021 | Barefoot Empress | Co-Producer |
| 2020 | Human OAK | Producer |
| 2019 | The Last Color | Producer |
| 2018 | Bhor | Consultant: Sales,Distribution |
| 2018 | Halkaa | Creative Producer, Consultant |
| 2017 | Buried Seeds-Vikas Khanna | Co-Producer |
| 2017 | Ishu | Executive Producer |
| 2017 | Maiya | Consulting Producer |
| 2015 | Kajarya | Consultant:Sales, Distribution |
| 2015 | Goatspeak | Consultant:Sales,Distribution |
| 2014 | Aasma | Executive Producer |
| 2014 | Chausar | Consultant:Sales,Distribution |
| 2013 | Desires of the Heart | Production, Marketing, Distribution |
| 2011 | I am Kalam | Associate Producer, Marketing, Distribution |
Major Honors and recognition edit
| Year | Award | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Golden Star Icon Award | By AVIVA Keeon, Delhi |
| 2018 | Mathkhai Samman | By Bhumika, Theatre festival |
| 2015 | Son of Odisha (Odia Yuva) | By Odia Pua, New Delhi |
| 2013 | Kumuda Samman | By Kumuda Mahotshav |
| 2010 | Young Jury Award | At IFFI, Goa |
References edit
- ^ "Jitendra Mishra's latest production 'The Last Color ' by Celebrity Chef Vikas Khanna to premiere at 30th Palm Springs International Film Festival, US". orissadiary.com. Orissadiary. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Vikas Khanna's directorial debut The Last Color to premiere in US". timesnownews.com. Times Now - Zoom.
- ^ IANS (2013-07-06). "Odisha-born producer to distribute 'Chausar' worldwide". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "Odisha-born producer Jitendra Mishra to promote ten films at Cannes fest". The Indian Express. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ TOI (2020-09-30). "This short film inspired by the pandemic explores humans and their bonds". TOI. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ British Asia News (2020-09-12). "OF SHELLEY, COVID AND BRINGING ITALY AND INDIA CLOSER". British Asia News. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ My City Link (2020-12-01). "Jitendra Mishra's "Human OAK" Selected For 23rd Olympia International Film Festival". My City Link. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
- ^ OrissaDiary (2020-11-29). "HUMAN OAK made during Covid-19 to have world premiere at Olympia Film Fest, Greece". OrissaDiary. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ "Odisha's Jitendra Mishra shines in Hollywood". Update Odisha. 2019-02-01. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
- ^ "Odisha-born film producer and promoter Jitendra Mishra has collaborated with Michelin Star chef Vikas Khanna to produce a feature film named The Last Color". 11 May 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "Palm Springs International Film Festival: Jitendra Mishra's 'The Last Color' up for premiere". pragtivadi.com. Pragativadi. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ OrissaDiary, OrissaDiary. "Siffcy's festival director elected president of cifej". Orissadiary. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "Jitendra Mishra elected CIFEJ Board Director". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "Fame for Odia film producer". The Telegraph. The Telegraph. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
- ^ "Film maker Jitendra Mishra selected Jury for 36th BUFF International Film Fest in Sweden". orissadiary.com. Retrieved 23 March 2019.