Jitendra Mishra

Jitendra Mishra (born 9 September 1979) is an Indian film producer and promoter, hails from Titlagarh of Odisha, India, known for I Am Kalam , The Last Color [1] [2] and Desires of the Heart.[3][4]

Jitendra Mishra
Jitendra Mishra at 69th Cannes Film Festival (panel discussion in India pavilion)
Born (1979-09-09) 9 September 1979
Titlagarh, Bolangir, Odisha, India
OccupationFilm Maker, Producer, Promoter
Years active2000–Present
Spouse(s)Donna Deb Mishra

Early life

He was born in Titlagarh, A small town in Western Odisha to Radha Madhab Mishra and Saudamini Mishra.A joint family of 8 members where Jitendra is the youngest. In 2000 did his Graduation in Law and Masters in commerce from Sambalpur University and went to Delhi with a dream to do something different from the monotonous lifestyle of a small town.[5] [6]

Career

Jitendra started his career as a production manager in a Delhi-based production house. In 2002, he founded a production house in the name of Flair Communications and his company became one of the leading Film production, distribution and Consultancy Company in India, already produced and promoted more than 100 successful feature films, short films and corporate films over the period of 15 years, many of them have received international recognition. Jitendra Mishra is known for critically acclaimed film I Am Kalam, produced by Smile Foundation and directed by Nila Madhab Panda which has got more than 30 international awards and 20 nominations in different categories. His recent production The Last Color by Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna is all set for release soon, the film was premiered at the prestigious 30th Palm Springs international film festival and currently travelling across the globe in various credible festivals [7]. Award-winning Hollywood film Desires of the Heart (2013 film) produced by Solila Parida,directed by James Kicklighter, starring Val Lauren and Alicia Minshew. Buried Seeds , Maiya , Bhorand Aasma are few among others. He has been the World sales/distribution consultant for award-winning film 'Kajarya', directed by Madhureeta Anand and produced by Starfire Movies. His company has picked up, the Hindi feature film Chausar for worldwide distribution, directed and produced by legendary Film maker / writer Sagar Sarhadi and other more than 50 different films for promotion. Jitendra Mishra has designed and implemented several international festivals, 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 unique film festival Siffcy which he has designed for Smile Foundation, India. He has been a Member of Producers Network for last 6 years from 67th to 72nd Cannes Film Festival.Currently, he is also the elected Board Member of CIFEJ since November 2017[8] & invited as Jury member to many credible international film festivals [9] [10]

Production, distribution & promotion

Feature films
YearTitleNote
2011I am KalamProduction, Distribution
2013Desires of the HeartProduction, Distribution
2014AasmaProduction
2014ChausarSales, Distribution
2015KajaryaSales, Distribution
2015GoatspeakSales, Distribution
2017IshuProduction
2017MaiyaProduction
2017Buried Seeds-Vikas KhannaProduction
2018BhorConsultant
2018HalkaaCreative Producer, Festivals
2019The Last ColorProduction

Documentaries and short films
  • Kitchens of gratitude (Short-14 min-English) – A unique short film by Michelin starred chef Vikas Khanna.
  • Dare to dream (Short-5 min-English) – A short film by Smile Foundation, A tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
  • Reaching the Un-reached (8 min English) – On Smile on Wheels, for Smile Foundation.
  • School Bell (9 min Hindi and English) – A film for Smile Foundation.
  • The Other Side (10 min English) – A Documentary on the Tribal life of Koraput District, Odisha.
  • Anti Smoking Campaign (PSA Series) – for WHO
  • Right to Education Campaign (PSA Series) – for Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India
  • NEFF (Doc-10 min-English) – A Documentary on the North East Film Festival, by CFSI.
  • Swabhiman (Doc-10 min-English) – A Documentary Woman empowerment program by Smile Foundation.
  • Menu's Smile (Doc-10 min- Hindi, English)

Honors and recognition
YearAwardNote
2010Young Jury AwardAt IFFI, Goa
2013Kumuda SammanBy Kumuda Mahotshav
2015Son of Odisha (Odia Yuva)By Odia Pua, New Delhi
2017Youth InspirationBy Orissadiary.com
2017Youth IconBy JPH, Hyderabad
2018Mathkhai SammanBy Bhumika, Theatre festival

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Vikas Khanna's directorial debut The Last Color to premiere in US". timesnownews.com. Times Now - Zoom.
  3. IANS (2013-07-06). "Odisha-born producer to distribute 'Chausar' worldwide". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
  4. "Odisha-born producer Jitendra Mishra to promote ten films at Cannes fest". The Indian Express. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
  5. "Odisha's Jitendra Mishra shines in Hollywood". Update Odisha. 2019-02-01. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  6. "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.
  7. "Palm Springs International Film Festival: Jitendra Mishra's 'The Last Color' up for premiere". pragtivadi.com. Pragativadi. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
  8. Pioneer, The. "Jitendra Mishra elected CIFEJ Board Director". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
  9. "Film maker Jitendra Mishra selected Jury for 36th BUFF International Film Fest in Sweden". orissadiary.com. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  10. "Fame for Odia film producer". The Telegraph. The Telegraph. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
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