# In 2001,he shot HINDI feature length fiction film directed by Senior FTII graduate,1974 batch, on 35mm format. ”Ladli”, funded by Children’s Film Society Of India, to create awareness about female infanticide.

# In 2005, he shot 2nd feature length fiction film on 35mm Cinemascope format “Sonam” about the Monapa community of Arunachal Pradesh

International Exposure:

As Cinematographer:

# He got the opportunity to travel extensively in Europe while shooting shot fiction film ”Vivere” based on a song by Luciano Pavarotti, directed by Martin Srebotnajek.

# He holds the credit of being only director of photography from India to shoot underwater on more than 40 islands in the Bahamas and Caribbean for a series called “Diving spots of the Caribbean & Bahamas”.

As Curator:

# Invited to SUC-SCHUTE 97 as a curator for a retrospective of FTII diploma films package to a Short, animation, & documentary film festival in Potsdam near Berlin, Germany.

# Invited to 34th Tampere international Film Festival, 2004, Finland. to curate a show of Activist Films From India.

# Invited as curator to Indian film festival in Stuttgart “Bollywood and Beyond” July 2004,2005,2006 in Germany.

# Worked as liaison officer for company based in Stuttgart Germany for distributing Indian films in German speaking countries

As Script writer for Public service animation films:

Four animation films scripted by him, without dialogue, were funded by National Literacy Mission. These films are aimed to mobilize the volunteers and are animated and directed by National award winner animators Kireet Khurana & Bhimsain.

As Director of Documentary Films:

• All Time Blues: 30 mins, produced by PSBT, explores the brass band music culture in India

• Rotigraphers of India: 30 mins, produced by PSBT, brings forwards the personal and professional life of local photographic community.

• Rhythmic Echoes and Reflections: 30 Mins. (35mm film format) for Ministry of External affairs, explores the universality of dance form via Kathak, Flamenco, American Tap Dance and European Ballet. Featuring: Padamshree Shovana Narayan Traxl as the lead artist; Spanish Flamenco dancer Omayra Amaya; Guitarist Pedro Cortes from Miami; Spanish Singer Julio Gabber; Australian Ballet dancer Stacy; German Pianists Thomas Bartosch and Herman Sausen, and French Tap dancer Herve Dominique le Goff.

• Show must not go on: 30 mins, produced by PSBT, explores cruelty against animals.

Director of Music Video:-

• Produced by HMV/Saregama and "My Space" for underground artist from Delhi Aditya Tripathi music video”Jukhi Jukhi”.
• International project from India among 9-international directors on” men world of perfume” ( duration :-3-mins) sponsored by Italian company PRADA.

As an Media/Film Academician:

• Since 1997, conducting workshops/lectures as guest faculty in various communication institutes on varied topics of cinema.
• # Among 4 - shortlisted candidates for the interview, DIRECTOR, Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute. Calcutta in 2021.
• # In 2006 , appointed as Managing Director to set up CRAFT: Center for Research in art of film and television , by group of FTII industry practitioners. CRAFT is recognized as one of top 10 film schools in the country by many blogs and videos.

Attaching one below as sample.

List of institutes where lectures / workshops were conducted and the reference of the coordinator, who invited me.

1. MCRC Jamia, Delhi. (Ms. Sabina Gadihok/ Ms. Shoini Ghosh )
2. IIMC Indian Institute of Mass Communication, JNU- Ref : Jaishree Jetwaney.
3. HOD - PR / ADVT ).
4. Amity institute of mass communication, Delhi (Prof. Avinash Singh / Gauri Chakraborty)
5. Dep of PR and corp. Comm St. Xavier Institute of communication (Mr. Shrivastava
6. Mass communication, SNDT, Bombay (Mrs. Meera Desai)
7. Wigan and Leigh, Delhi. (Ms. Sangeetika Nigam)
8. St. Xavier institute of Communication. Bombay (Ms. Chesta shah)
9. Apeejay institute of mass communication, Delhi (Mr. Ashok Ogra)
10. Mass communication, K.C. College, Bombay (Contact Person Mr. Balani)
11. School of convergence, Delhi (Mr. Pranoj Guha Thakurta)
12. Kamla Nehru college of Journalism, Delhi (Ms. Radhika Khanna)
13. Dep Of Communication VIPS, delhi ( Dr Charulala)
14. JIMS, Kalka ji Delhi. (Mrs. Sangeeta Saxena)
15. JIMS, Rohini (Mrs. Nirmal Bhatnagar)
16. MICEM, Nizamuddin. Delhi (Prof. M B Julka)
17. Pioneer media school. Delhi (Mr. Tomar).
18. MASS CO MEDIA.NOIDA( Mr. kawaljeet)
19. I.P.collge ,Delhi university (Mr. Vikrant Kishore./Liali Hazarika/)
20. I.P University .MA (mass comm.). (REF VINAY KUMAR)
21. Arvindo institute of mass communication. (ref Ms Daljeet Wadhwa)
22. Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Delhi (Mr. Dilip Badekar)
23. Whistling Woods . Mumbai.
24. One week long workshop with MPSD( Madhya Pradesh Drama School, Bhopal.) for 5 consistent years on Film Appreciation.

Theatre Critics:

Besides the Cinema as a file of specialization , Mr. Sharma has a strong inclination for theatre and have reviewed various NSD productions for the magazine-Cinematography Art. His dedication got him invited as selection committee member of prestigious International Theater Festival BRM-2020 (Bharat Rang Mahotsav ) of NATIONAL SCHOOL OF DRAMA. Delhi.

Current Assignments:

# EDITOR " Cinematography Art" quarterly magazine.

# Managing Director of CRAFT FILM SCHOOL “Center for Research in art of film and television” since its inception from 2006- oct 2023.

# Head of “Amity school of Film & Drama”. Amity University , Noida campus From Oct-2023.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Having command in different fields of theatre like Acting, Direction, Designing and Singing and can play various rhythm instruments and percussion.
• Have performed more than 100 stage shows across the country.
• Have very good knowledge AKHADA.
• Having good command on CHHAU DANCE.
• Having a good knowledge of stage crafts like Light Designing, Property making, Stage Designing, Costumes, Stage Managent etc.
• Having good knowledge of folk songs and good sense of Folk Music.
• Worked as a Music Director, Composer and Rhythmist in many plays.
• Directed two short films Epiphany and The Virtual Demise.
• Worked in more than 10 Documentaries, 2 Advertisement films and a film Aahooti, Worked as a lead artist in Doordarshan. (Apne dil se pucho)

As an actor, his acclaimed plays mainly include : Rakt Abhishek (Vrihadrath), Samrat Ashok (Ashok), Ashadh Ka Ek Din (Kailidas), AdheAdhoore (Mahendranath Singhania), Hi ! Handsome (Colonel), Urgent Meeting (Narang), Panchvati (Lakshman), Khamosh Adalat Jaari Hai (Kaashikar), Godaan (Hori) and Babu Harishchandra (Harishchandra). Chief among plays directed by him are : Mantrimandal, Kissa Maujpur Ka, Jhansi Ki Rani, Zara Yaad Karo Qurbani, Mayaram Ki Maya, Ek Tha Gadha, Pagla Ghoda, Ek Aur Dronacharya, Aadhe Adhoore, Karmev Dharmah (Nautanki), Court Martial,Urgent Meeting and Jis Lahore Nahi Dekhya Wo Janmyayi Nai.

J. P. Singh has also functioned as a member of the Film Certification Board (Delhi Region). He has been a member of the Screening Committee of the National School of Drama, Delhi, for the years 2017-19 and 2018-19. He was also a member of the Selection Committee of Bharatendu Natya Akademi, Lucknow and Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi for 2 years. For his contribution to theatre, he has received several awards including those awarded by Natsamrat, Delhi; Bela Theatre Karawan, Delhi; Circle Theatre Company, Delhi and UPTAA, Meerut. He held the designation of Assistant Secretary (Drama) at the Sahitya Kala Parishad (Government of Delhi NCT) for 25 years.

He has been working in the entertainment industry for the past 8 years and is currently an active part of the film industry. He has worked with various production houses as a Director/Writer having written and directed many ad films, short films, web series and feature films. His films have garnered millions of views and won many awards at film festivals. He has directed ads for brands like Kokila Mehndi, Myntra, Reliance, Project eve, Taj hotels and many more.

Apart from academic commitment with universities, he holds regular sessions as an Educator at Conflictorium Museum, Ahmedabad. He has founded the research web portal in cinematic-art: stickfigurefilms.net

He is also practicing as a documentary filmmaker and theater-maker. The evolved creative productions have been presented among the university students.His research interests pertain to understanding art from a psychoanalytic point of view. And his pedagogic effort is to aid youth with reflections on ethics via creative expressions.

She Did her PhD from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Indore (M.P.) in “Music of Theatre”. She has done Prabhakar in Kathak Dance from Prayag Sangeet Samiti Prayagraj (U.P.) and Visharad from Raja Man Singh Tomar University Gwalior (M.P.) She got prestigious junior fellowship Award in the field of “Folk Theatre” From CCRT. She was Honoured by the Shyamakant Miahra award in the field of “Theatre” by the Shayalam kala organization.

In 2009, Under NCC, She was selected for the Rajpath Parade on the occasion of Republic Day in front of President Prathiba Devi Singh Patil in RDC Parade in Delhi.

Worked with renowned directors Padma shree vidushi Rita Ganguli, Kanhaiya Lal Kaithwas, Shantanu Bose, Mohan Mharshi, Prof. wamen Kendre, Kumar Das TN, Chitranjan Tripathi, Prof. Davendra Raj Ankur, Aniruddh Khutwad, Prof. Shuresh Sharma, Rajinder Nath, Sanjay Upadhyaay, C.R. Jambe, prof. Tripurari Sharma, Govind Namdev, Mahesh Dttani, Alok chatterjee, Bharti Sharma, Late. K.K. Rajan, Partho Bandhopadhyay, Prof. Rakesh Soni, Late Usha Ganguli, Prof. Radhavallabh Trapathi, Late. Kamal Vashisth, Ajay Kumar.

Virender's professional journey is marked by a diverse array of roles, beginning as a Maintenance Engineer in the Automobile Industry and progressing to an Automation and Control Engineer with international exposure. In 2016, he made the decisive transition into the field of sound engineering, dedicating over more than 6 years to the Indian film and music industry. His specialized skills encompass recording, mixing, and mastering, with a predominant focus on audio post-production. Virender has left an indelible mark on notable projects, including his valuable contributions to the Netflix web series "SHE," and he has collaborated with acclaimed artists such as Tochi Raina, Kailash Kher, and Javed Ali. In addition to his industry achievements, Virender is equally fervent about imparting his extensive knowledge to the next generation of sound engineers, contributing significantly to the development of future audio professionals

In April 2023, she was awarded a PhD degree, with her doctoral research focusing on the application of visual effects (VFX) techniques in the context of Indian cinema. She earned a master's degree in multimedia (with a specialization in animation and graphics) from Lovely Professional University. In addition, she has published research papers in Scopus, Springer, and UGC-listed journals and contributed a chapter to the book "Rise of the Digital Human". She has participated in international and national conferences, as well as taking the initiative to arrange animation workshops, design competitions, talk shows, and seminars at the departmental level.

During her professional career, she has also served as an academic counselor, a member of a website design and development committee, a placement coordinator, and an examination coordinator.

Apart from his academic interests in cinematic narratives, Eshan has worked in development of scripted narratives for TV and film across the world for more than five years. Eshan has considerable experience in film production, having run his film/media production house where he handled multinational clients from markets like India and Africa, writing and directing TV advertisements, corporate films and developing other brand narratives. Eshan’s film and script work has been showcased at film festivals like Firereel Film Festival, Pittsburg Independent Film Festival and World Series of Screenwriting. As an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK, he has taught undergraduate modules like Creative Writing, Creative Reading and Media Scholarship at Cardiff University.