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Where boys do cry (Production, Screenplay and Direction) Through first-persons narratives, using an experimental treatment, the film recounts true sickening instances of ragging. Created as a petition against ragging, the film can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM2UK5cDkIs. The film received excellent responses from viewers.
The Madman’s Audience (Original Malayalam title: Bhranthande prekshakar) (Production, Script, Screenplay and Direction) Naranathu Bhranthan, along with his 11 brothers, the 12 children of the saint Vararuchi, have gained an iconic status in the culture and literature of the Southern Indian State of Kerala.
In the film, 6 storytellers, including well-known author K. B. Sreedevi, take a fresh look at this character using the idea of the ‘absurd hero’ as forwarded by Albert Camus in his book of essays ‘Myth of Sisyphus’.
The film was screened at India Habitat Center, New Delhi, (Jun, 06) and the Videolab Coimbra, Portugal (Jun 06). |
| Experimental Fiction |
The Day Shuje Singh Repaid His Debt To Srinagar (Photography, Concept, Script, Editing & Direction): Shuje Singh's story is the story of Everyman. If there was ever an unsung hero, it is Shuje. He is our hero absurd. He and this film, embody at once, everything that is tragic and comic about our lives...
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq6f0ZeMRoE)
writing pain (Script and screenplay, Co-direction and Acting): The film revolves around a man who is trying to dissociate himself from his realities through his writing. The dual conflict of the protagonist is given a visual expression by way of treatment.
Ek behtar kal ki buniyaad (Direction): A film that introduces viewers to the concept of Child Protection Committees setup by the UK-based NGO Save the Children to protect the rights of children in the conflict-affected state of Jammu & Kashmir.
Science Matters (Direction): An extension of "Towards a Knowledge Society", this film brings 'fun' back into science. Through conversations with scientists and mathematicians, we find out that science, in fact, was always fun… and more importantly, is extremely relevant to our young country.
Towards a Knowledge Society (Direction): The film introduces the workings and accomplishments of the National Knowledge Commission through a series of interviews with its members. Chairman, Sam Pitroda, Jayati Ghosh, Nandan Nilekani and other members talk about why India is ready to become a knowledge society.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRF2cRIHcxA)
Video about Centre for Early Childhood Development: Commissioned by Save the Children and Jamia Milia Islamia University this film was shown at the inauguration of the ECD Centre at Jamia Milia.
On behalf of Save the Children India as part of their EVERYONE campaign, Shabana Azmi speaks about the importance of saving mothers. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSk4V 7yWX3Q)
Film for Institute of Home Economics (Direction, Screenplay) – The film was used as part of the orientation program for the students of the B.El.Ed. program at the Institute of Home Economics, Delhi University.
Film for Institute of Hotel Management (Srinagar: This promotional film is directed at students across the country (and particularly in J&K) and aims to create awareness about the Institute and the Hotel Management course in particular.
Sesame Workshop India 09 (Direction): An 8-minute film that documents the impact of SWI’s flagship program Galli Galli Sim Sim and the various outreach initiatives )including care-giver training programs) being run by Sesame Workshop India.
Kaksha vahi, soch nayee (Hindi) (Direction): This 12-minute film (Kaksha vahi, soch nayee) tracks the impact of the USRN project being run in two MCD schools. A collaborative effort between various organizations, the film essentially highlights the fact that directing the right kind of resources can help enhance the academic environments in a Government schools. The film was commissed by the Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.
Sesame Workshop India 07 (Concept and Direction): The 11-minute film documents the outreach initiatives in New Delhi revolving around Sesame Workshop India’s flagship program Galli Galli Sim Sim.
Script for Animation Film: Wrote script for a coloring book which accompanied a series of animated films commissioned by the UNDP on disaster preparedness.
Script for CII Film: Wrote Voiceover script for the corporate film being made by CII (Confederate of Indian States) on their VLF (Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing) Programme.
3 Showreels for Sesame Workshop India (3.45 minutes, 4.15 minutes, 1.07 minutes) (Non-fiction, Direction): The 1.07 film will be shown as part of SWI’s presentation at TEDIndia, 09.
quaquaquaqua (Experimental, Fiction) (Script, Screenplay, Acting & Co-Direction): The 15 minute experimental film is based on a sequel to Samuel Beckett’s play Waiting for Godot written by Ajay Govind. Two directors/actors are on a journey trying to convert the play on to celluloid. Do they succeed? Beckett has the last word!
Suicide Note (Semi-fiction) (Script, screenplay, & Cinematography): Based on a true story, the film is a ‘suicide note’, an inadequate remnant not just for ‘Suparna’s’ story, but also of many other similar cases of teenage suicides; and of sudden irreversible, inexplicable disappearances. Characters come together, in a futile attempt to piece together someone who was, who still is…somewhere within us all.
“No smoking” (Concept, Direction & Cinematography) A one minute anti-smoking campaign targeted at youngsters. The film was screened as part of films based on social concerns at various student film festivals.
Psheuje (a play on the words Pseudo-Journalism) (Mockumentary) – (Screenplay, Cinematography, Acting & Co-Direction): The Eight-minute film is a satire on the 24-7 news channel programming in India. The film won the Best Film award at Moksha, the Student Film Festival held at NSIT (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Institute of Technology)
Yun samjhaaye kaam ki baat (Hindi): A video training module on IPC for Jharkhand. The project was funded by Futures Group International (Jul, 09) (Credits: Direction) (1 hr 7 min)
Padhaane mein nayee umang (Hindi) (Direction): This 31-minute film (Padhaane mein nayee umang) gives teachers and teacher-trainees an opportunity to see real classrooms in a Government school where the acitivity-based-learning model is being put into practice. Supported by voice overs done by researchers part of the USRN team, the film can be used as a teacher-support-material to show how activity-based-learning can be incorporated into the regular classroom environment. The film was commissioned by the Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.
Rough cut for Wal-Mart (English/Hindi) (Credits: Direction): Commissioned by HOPE foundation (New Delhi) and shot in Panipat this film documents a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project run by Wal-Mart for young children.
The rough cut that has been sent to the U.S was well received and has been included into the final corporate film being produced there.
English language dubbing for footage shot by HOPE foundation 09 at their Industrial Centre of HOPE in Panipat.
View Production stills | Watch Intro Video
Ajay Govind recently created three show reels and an outreach film for Sesame Workshop India. These films beautifully capture the ingenuity and energy of our flagship program Galli Galli Sim Sim and the impact of our outreach work. One of the show reels is designed to be a part of a presentation at the upcoming TEDIndia conference and promises to add value to our presence at this prestigious event.
During our association of more than two years, Ajay has consistently delivered high-quality products, and we look forward to doing more work with him in the future.
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Sashwati Banerjee, Executive Director, Sesame Workshop India |
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Ajay Govind ensures that the techniques of filmmaking enhances the content of the topic at hand by getting to the heart of the matter and by offering the most appropriate inputs, that come from his innate understanding of the human world.
- Heer Chokshi, Behavior Change Communication Specialist, Johns Hopkins -Center for Communication Programs (JHUCCP)
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Making a film in Kashmir about the conditions in orphanages in the State is not an easy subject. Ajay Govind’s treatment of a sensitive subject set in a fragile environment was humane. He captured the problem well and highlighted the community-based measures that provide the solution to the question of care of children orphaned by the conflict.
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Priya Subramanian, Media and Communications Manager, SAVE THE CHILDREN, India
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“We have had the pleasure of working with Ajay Govind as he made two films which were part of a school based intervention of the University School Resource Network (USRN), JNU. …
I found that Ajay Govind brought with him both the expertise that we were looking for from a film maker as well as sensitivity towards children largely from the urban poor context, who were students in the schools we were intervening in. He was able to make the children comfortable and their responses spontaneous. … The film he has been deeply appreciated by student teachers, educators and researchers whom we have been working with. We plan to make this film available to a wide range of people and teacher education institutions.”
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Prof. Geetha B. Nambissan, Project Co-ordinator, UNIVERSITY SCHOOL RESOURCE NETWORK (JNU) |
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"Ajay Govind dubbed voiceovers over a video shoot of one of our programs.
The quality of the work was excellent. Ajay was in very good touch, did the work quickly, and delivered the finished product on time."
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Nadine Templer, Executive Officer, Education Programs, HOPE Foundation |
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“Mr. Ajay Govind in early 2008 assisted HOPE foundation with the preparation of video materials … for use in Wal-mart’s global podcast.
Both we and our paterners in Wal-Mart’s Global Procurement Division (Ethical Standards Team) were very happy with both the content and quality of the video. We commend Mr. Govind for his fine work and look forward to working with him again in the future. “
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Mark Templer, CEO, HOPE foundation |
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"A great showcase of our work - gave clear information to a lay audience and beautifully documented the power of Galli Galli Sim Sim
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Seeta Pai, Sesame Workshop.
"This film enables a viewer to come as close as is possible through the medium of film to experiencing a sense of the profound impact being created on the ground by the Galli Galli Sim Sim outreach initiative."
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Danny Labin, Country Director, International Projects, Sesame Workshop
“… this really is a beautiful film.”
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Ian Samuels, Sesame Workshop |
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Some audience responses to “Where boys do cry”
“Chilling, numbing” - Richa Maheshwari
“superb work man! shocking!!! disturbing!”
- Kamal
“It is a great short-film and it’s going to hit hard on those who have done injustice”
- Sriram Narasimhan
“Hope it reaches more people, to set in motion some thinking …” |
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“The training helped add value in different personality traits … instilled enthusiasm and gave my academics-besotted students the motivation I had always wanted for them.”
- Seema Parihar, Kirori Mal College, Delhi University
“It is a good platform for a student to express their views and learn in the field of interacting and communicating.”
- Student, Kirori Mal College, Delhi University
“It was awesome. I would like to have sessions like this many more times.”
- Student, Kirori Mal College, Delhi University |
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"This type of a workshop is very good because it is very helpful to those who are slow learners or those with inhibitions."
- Harvinder Kaur, Teacher trainee, Teacher Training College, Baru Sahib
"We loved this teacher and what he taught us."
- Dilpreet Singh, Student, Akal Academy, Baru Sahib
"The teacher was outstanding. We should have such sessions again because it develops our personality and observation skills."
- Jaskaran Singh, Student, Akal Academy, Baru Sahib
Schools
| Andhra School, Pushp Vihar |
Hillwood Academy, Preet Vihar |
| Apeejay School, Noida |
Kerala School, Curzon Road |
| Bal Bharti Public School, Brij Vihar |
Lancer’s Convent, Rohini |
| Bharti Public School, Kondli |
Laxman Public School, Hauz Khas |
| Bharti Public School, Swasthya Vihar |
Somerville School, Greater Noida |
| Birla Vidya Niketan, Pushp Vihar |
St. Angel’s, Rohini |
| Cambridge Public School, Indirapuram |
St. Paul’s School, Safdarjung Development Area |
| Dev Samaj Modern School, Nehru Nagar |
Summerfield School, Kailash Colony |
| Faith Academy, Prasad Nagar |
Venkateswar International School, Dwarka |
| Gyan Bharti Public School, Saket |
Akal Academy, Baru Sahib |
Colleges
Academy of Business and Engineering Sciences, Ghaziabad
Ideal Institute of Technology, Ghaziabad
Kirori Mal College, Delhi University
Shiva Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad
St. Joseph’s Devagiri College, Kozhikode, Kerala
Janaki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University
Kamala Nehru College, Delhi University
Companies
DENTSPLY India Pvt. Ltd.
e-ventures LLC
Genpact Content Solutions
OneShield India Pvt. Ltd |
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