Anupam Barve

Anupam Barvé is a filmmaker and film educator based in Pune. He holds a BA in Performing Arts from the University of Pune and a MA in Directing: Film and TV from the University of Westminster, London. He is the recipient of 'Scholarship to outstanding Performing Artistes' by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India for research and practice in the field of Theatre. He has recently finished producing and directing a web series in eight parts based on stories around sexuality and self efficacy for a Pune based NGO. His previous work has showcased and received critical acclaim at film festivals and competitions worldwide like London Asian Film Festival, New York Indian Film Festival and LUMS Film Festival, Lahore. His film "Fresh suicide" was, nominated for the Golden Palm Tree Award at IFFI, Goa and has won various awards at Pune Short Film Festival. He has also won Best Director at Smita Patil Film Festival, Pune for his film "So What! Transitioning Positively". His feature film screenplay "The Shadow Lines" was also selected at NFDC's Screenwriters' Lab and Film Bazaar held at Venice Film Festival and International Film Festival of India in 2012.