BHUBANESWAR: Odisha-based film producer and director of Siffcy festival Jitendra Mishra was shortlisted as a member of the jury for the prestigious 11th International Film Festival for Children and Youth – Junior fest in Czech Republic.
The festival is scheduled from November 9 to 15, 2018 in five different cities Pilsen, Horšovský Týn, Dobřany, Domažlice and Přeštice of the Pilsen region. 12,000 spectators visit the festival annually. It offers more than 100 film screenings, 20 practical workshops and creative workshops and ten other accompanying events. The festival has also focused on providing year-round educational events for pupils of elementary and secondary school students.
Born in Titlagarh, Odisha, Jitendra Mishra is one of the few Indian film producers & promoters who have been able to create a benchmark in ‘Alternative method of Film Production, Distribution & Promotion’ at the international level. Committed towards ‘meaningful cinema’, Mishra has been associated only with socially relevant films made for young audience.
Jitendra was selected as a member of the Jury for the prestigious ‘European Children’s film association’ recently. He travelled to Schlingel International film festival, Germany last month for this role. The first look of his film ‘The Last Color’ was launched recently during the official event of prestigious Cannes Film festival this year.
“This is my second invitation to be a member of the Jury from Czech Republic in the last six months. We are exploring opportunities to collaborate with leading festivals, film makers and credible organisations from Czech Republic with our festival Siffcy for the exchange of our art, culture, and values through cinema,” said Mishra.
