Vinod Bharathan

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Vinod Konaril Bharathan
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Born (1969-09-20) 20 September 1969 (age 54)
Kochi, Kerala, India
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter, producer
Years active2010–present
Notable work Karma Cartel
SpouseAnette Ravn Jensen

Vinod Bharathan is an Indian filmmaker based in Copenhagen. He was educated in filmmaking at film schools in Copenhagen.

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He is behind the cinematography and editing of most of his films. Limbo, a short film he shot using an iPhone was awarded Best Film at Indie Fone Fest, U.S.A. and Sony Circuito Off, Venice 2012. [1] [2] Karma Cartel which is his debut film had a two-member crew and was shot on HDV using Canon XH A1.

Filmography

YearOriginal TitleFilm LengthFestivals/Awards/Nominations
2015 Karma Cartel Feature Film
2013Karma CurrencyShort Film-
2012The PunishentShort Film
  • Official Selection – Scandinavian Film Festival Los Angeles 2012 .
  • Official Selection – Film Noir Festival, Utah 2012.
  • Official Selection – Aarhus FilmKraft, Denmark 2013
2011LimboShort Film
  • Best Film Shot on a mobile device - Circuitto Off/ Sony Userfarm, Venice, Italy
  • Best Film - Indiefon Film Festival, U.S.A.
2011Karma CodeShort Film
  • Official Selection - Ahmedabad International Film Festival
  • Official Selection - Show Me Justice, Texas, U.S.A.
2010The SuspectShort Film
  • Official Selection - Google Plus Un-official Film Festival
2009Regular JobsShort Film
  • Official Selection – KURZ Short Film Festival, Germany 2010.

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References

  1. Beggs, Scott (6 September 2011). "Short Film of the Day: Limbo". Film School Rejects. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  2. Aniello, Fulvio (4 September 2012). "Sony Mobile Festival: The winners honored at Venice". Fashion Times Italy. Retrieved 28 February 2016.(Google translation)