Adi Shankar

Adi Shankar
Adi Shankar in 2013.
Born Aditya Shankar
(1985-01-08) 8 January 1985
Kolkata, India[1]
Nationality American
Occupation Producer
Years active 2010-present

Adi Shankar (born Aditya Shankar;[2] January 8, 1985) is an Indian-American film producer, YouTube personality, and occasional actor, who is best known for Dredd, and his "Bootleg Universe" One-Shot series of unauthorized pop culture satire films which include[3] The Punisher: Dirty Laundry,[4][5] Venom: Truth in Journalism, and Power/Rangers.[6] He is also known for being the youngest producer to have a number one film at the North American box office with The Grey.

In 2014, Shankar ranked number 20 on GQ magazine's list of “Most Influential Global Indian Men."[7] He co-founded the production company 1984 Private Defense Contractors.[8] In 2015, upon signing a three-picture deal with Disney's Maker Studios, Shankar was proclaimed the "Quentin Tarantino of the digital generation" by Maker executives.[9]

Early life

Aditya Shankar was born in Kolkata, India to a banking executive and an educator.[10] His family spent his formative years relocating between Chennai, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Rhode Island, and Singapore.[11] Shankar studied communications, business, and theater at Northwestern University and graduated in June 2007.[12]

Influences

For his controversial "Bootleg Universe" Shankar cites British street artist Banksy as a major influence.[13] In addition, Shankar frequently cites rapper Eminem, writer Warren Ellis, artist Takashi Murakami, wrestler Diamond Dallas Page, and Final Fantasy VII character Sephiroth as artistic and stylistic influences.[14]

Filmography

Television Series

YearTitleGenreNotes
2017CastlevaniaAction FantasyExecutive Producer, Showrunner
TBAAdi Shankar's Gods and SecretsAction DramaExecutive producer, Director, and Story Writer
TBAAssassin's Creed Executive Producer

Feature Films

YearTitleGenreNotes
2010Main StreetDramaExecutive producer
2011Machine Gun PreacherAction DramaExecutive producer
2011The GreyAction DramaExecutive producer
2012DreddAction CrimeExecutive producer
2012Killing Them SoftlyCrime DramaExecutive producer
2012Gangs of WasseypurCrime DramaExecutive producer, Presenter
2013Broken CityCrime DramaExecutive producer
2013Lone SurvivorWar DramaExecutive producer
2014The VoicesCrime ComedyProducer
2014A Walk Among the TombstonesCrime DramaExecutive Producer
2017BodiedSocial SatireProducer

"Bootleg Universe" One-Shot Films

YearTitleLengthGenreNotes
2012The Punisher: Dirty Laundry9 min 50 secondsAction CrimeThomas Jane reprises his role as Marvel anti-hero Frank Castle aka the Punisher from the 2004 film.
2013Venom: Truth in Journalism17 min 8 secondsCrime ComedyIn a black and white homage to cult Belgian black comedy Man Bites Dog and set in the late 1980s, Ryan Kwanten stars as Spider-Man's nemesis Eddie Brock / Venom.
2014Judge Dredd: Superfiend26 min 32 secondsAnimation Action ComedyA re-interpretation of Judge Dredd in the form of a violent Saturday morning cartoon. Does not take place in the continuity of the Shankar produced 2012 Judge Dredd film Dredd.
2015Power/Rangers11 min 45 secondsAction Sci-FiA dark reimagining of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers that explores a timeline where the Rangers lost, starring James Van Der Beek and Katee Sackhoff.
2015James Bond: In Service of Nothing10 min 55 secondsAnimation Spy ActionAn animated short film in the style of a film animatic, where after 30 years in the agency, James Bond is no longer required for his services leading to his retirement as he tries adjust himself to a new life in the present.
2018Mr. Rogers: A War Hero14 min 06 secondsBiopicA "What if?" scenario based on the longstanding rumor where Fred Rogers served in the Vietnam War and based several characters on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood from his wartime comrades

As Actor

YearTitleRole
2014The VoicesRole: John
2014Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My GhoulfriendRole: Photographer Shankar
2015Bob Thunder: Internet AssassinRole: The Scientist
2016Officer DowneRole: Crook #2
2017Get the GirlRole: KJ

References

  1. ↑ Jason Price (11 March 2014). "Shattering the Mold: Producer Adi Shankar Offers a Glimpse Inside His World". Icon vs Icon. Retrieved 2017-05-27.
  2. ↑ "Adi Shankar". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  3. ↑ Gilman, Greg (2013-08-08). "How 'Dredd' Producer Adi Shankar's Marvel Bootlegs Are Building a Buzzy Fanboy Brand". The Wrap. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  4. ↑ "Producer Adi Shankar Talks TRUTH IN JOURNALISM Short, the Success of DIRTY LAUNDRY, Casting Ryan Kwanten, and More". Collider. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  5. ↑ "Topic Galleries". Chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  6. ↑ "Adi Shankar Dredd". BD. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  7. ↑ Thomas, Steff (2015-02-07). "Producer and Go-Getter Adi Shankar Talks Diversity and the Need for Integrity in the Film Industry". Galo Magazine.
  8. ↑ Dave McNary (April 10, 2013). "1984 Private Defense Contractors Boards 'The Voices' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  9. ↑ Jeff Sneider (April 10, 2013). "Adi Shankar Signs 3 Picture Deal With Maker Studios". The Wrap. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
  10. ↑ Asia One, Ankita Pandey Vallikappen. "An Indian Shade in The Grey". Asia One. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  11. ↑ CNN, Todd Leopold. "Who are these 'Power/Rangers' guys?". CNN. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
  12. ↑ Leona Liu. "Adi On Advertising". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  13. ↑ "'Dredd' EP Adi Shankar on His New Bootleg 'Judge Dredd' Miniseries". VideoInk. 2014-10-27. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
  14. ↑ "'Castlevania' Netflix producer Adi Shankar talks video games and the epic movie-mashup he almost made". Retrieved 2017-07-10.


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