Jitendra Mishra Explained

Jitendra Mishra
Birth Place:Titlagarh, Bolangir, Odisha, India
Occupation:Producer, Promoter
Years Active:2000–present
Spouse:Donna Deb Mishra

Jitendra Mishra is an Indian filmmaker, 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.

Early life

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

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

Filmography

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

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 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 . 22 December 2018.
  2. Web site: Vikas Khanna's directorial debut The Last Color to premiere in US . timesnownews.com . Times Now - Zoom.
  3. News: Odisha-born producer to distribute 'Chausar' worldwide. IANS. 2013-07-06. Business Standard India. 2019-02-02.
  4. Web site: Odisha-born producer Jitendra Mishra to promote ten films at Cannes fest. 2015-05-12. The Indian Express. en-IN. 2019-02-02.
  5. News: This short film inspired by the pandemic explores humans and their bonds. TOI. 2020-09-30. TOI. 2020-09-30.
  6. News: OF SHELLEY, COVID AND BRINGING ITALY AND INDIA CLOSER. British Asia News. 2020-09-12. British Asia News. 2020-09-12.
  7. News: Jitendra Mishra’s "Human OAK" Selected For 23rd Olympia International Film Festival. My City Link. 2020-12-01. My City Link. 2020-12-01.
  8. News: HUMAN OAK made during Covid-19 to have world premiere at Olympia Film Fest, Greece. OrissaDiary. 2020-11-29. OrissaDiary. 2020-11-29.
  9. Web site: Odisha’s Jitendra Mishra shines in Hollywood. 2019-02-01. Update Odisha. en-US. 2019-03-04.
  10. News: 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 . 11 May 2018.
  11. Web site: Palm Springs International Film Festival: Jitendra Mishra’s ‘The Last Color’ up for premiere . pragtivadi.com . Pragativadi . 25 December 2018.
  12. Web site: Siffcy's festival director elected president of cifej. OrissaDiary. OrissaDiary. Orissadiary. en. 2020-12-04.
  13. Web site: Jitendra Mishra elected CIFEJ Board Director. Pioneer. The. The Pioneer. en. 2019-02-02.
  14. Web site: Fame for Odia film producer . The Telegraph . The Telegraph . 5 November 2018.
  15. Web site: Film maker Jitendra Mishra selected Jury for 36th BUFF International Film Fest in Sweden . orissadiary.com . 23 March 2019.