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==Production==
==Production==
The film started as Rohit Gupta's ten-minute [[short film]] assignment at the [[New York Film Academy]] that he expanded into a full length [[feature film]]. Amanda Sodhi, the co-writer of the film, in response to an advertisement had originally submitted a fifteen-page short film script loosely based on her own life.<ref name="amanda">{{cite web|title=Amanda Sodhi|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3967222/|publisher=Internet Movie Database}}</ref> The project was tentatively titled "The Last Shot". Upon editing this content, Gupta felt that the film had feature length potential so he expanded upon the content, calling the extended version ''Life! Camera Action...'' with ''The Last Shot'' becoming a part of it.<ref name="Amanda Sodhi">{{cite news|title=Indian born Amanda Sodhi wins Best Screenplay award|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-14/cinema/31700718_1_short-film-first-film-amanda-sodhi|accessdate=May 14, 2012|newspaper=Times of India|date=May 14, 2012}}</ref> In his interviews he has said "Life! Camera Action... was mainly an experiment to first hand experience and demystify the creative and business process of feature filmmaking".<ref>{{cite news|title="Mumbai is always going to be home" - Rohit Gupta interviews with Misha Singh talks about dreams, inspirations and films|url=http://indiaempire.com/v1/2014/April/NRI-FILMMAKER.asp|accessdate=29 April 2014|newspaper=India Empire, Vol 9 No.11,|date=April 2014}}</ref>
The film started as Rohit Gupta's ten-minute [[short film]] assignment at the [[New York Film Academy]] that he expanded into a full length [[feature film]].<ref name="Amanda Sodhi">{{cite news|title=Los Angeles-based Amanda Sodhi wins Best Screenplay award|url=http://www.nritoday.net/profiles/988-la-based-amanda-sodhi-wins-best-screenplay-award|accessdate=18 July 2014|publisher=NRI Today|date=May 2012}}</ref> Amanda Sodhi, the co-writer of the film, in response to an advertisement had originally submitted a fifteen-page short film script loosely based on her own life.<ref name="amanda">{{cite web|title=Amanda Sodhi|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3967222/|publisher=Internet Movie Database}}</ref> The project was tentatively titled "The Last Shot".<ref name="Amanda Sodhi"/> Upon editing this content, Gupta felt that the film had feature length potential so he expanded upon the content, calling the extended version ''Life! Camera Action...'' with ''The Last Shot'' becoming a part of it.<ref name="Amanda Sodhi">{{cite news|title=Indian born Amanda Sodhi wins Best Screenplay award|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-14/cinema/31700718_1_short-film-first-film-amanda-sodhi|accessdate=May 14, 2012|newspaper=Times of India|date=May 14, 2012}}</ref> In his interviews he has said "Life! Camera Action... was mainly an experiment to first hand experience and demystify the creative and business process of feature filmmaking".<ref>{{cite news|title="Mumbai is always going to be home" - Rohit Gupta interviews with Misha Singh talks about dreams, inspirations and films|url=http://indiaempire.com/v1/2014/April/NRI-FILMMAKER.asp|accessdate=29 April 2014|newspaper=India Empire, Vol 9 No.11,|date=April 2014}}</ref>


The film was shot in guerilla style on [[Panasonic AG-DVX100]] in ten days and roughly edited on Gupta's [[Mac Book Pro]].<ref name="BT">{{cite news|title=Rohit Gupta’s Life! Camera Action... to screen at IIF, Florida http://bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/rohit-guptas-life-camera-action-to-screen-at-iif-florida/286F0A0E-3F62-4405-A06E-B263D097F93F/index.htm by BT editorial|newspaper=BT|date=February 8, 2011}}</ref> It was filmed on an initial budget of around $4000 with money raised from his savings that was cleaned up with [[post-production]] work costing several thousand dollars before its marketing and release. In an interview [[Dipti Mehta]] has said that in an informal meeting before the audition, Gupta thought she was not right for the part, although she was invited at the audition where he failed to recognize her at the first sight. Mehta did get the part and it became her debut film as a lead.<ref name="washingtonbanglaradio.com">{{cite news|title=Interview: Up Close with DIPTI MEHTA - "Best Actress" Award Winner for "LIFE! CAMERA ACTION..." Read more: http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/54354212-interview-close-dipti-mehta-best-actress-award-winner-life-camera-action|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/54354212-interview-close-dipti-mehta-best-actress-award-winner-life-camera-action|newspaper=WBRI, USA|date=May 5, 2012}}</ref>
The film was shot in guerilla style on [[Panasonic AG-DVX100]] in ten days and roughly edited on Gupta's [[Mac Book Pro]].<ref name="BT">{{cite news|title=Rohit Gupta’s Life! Camera Action... to screen at IIF, Florida http://bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/rohit-guptas-life-camera-action-to-screen-at-iif-florida/286F0A0E-3F62-4405-A06E-B263D097F93F/index.htm by BT editorial|newspaper=BT|date=February 8, 2011}}</ref> It was filmed on an initial budget of around $4000 with money raised from his savings that was cleaned up with [[post-production]] work costing several thousand dollars before its marketing and release. In an interview [[Dipti Mehta]] has said that in an informal meeting before the audition, Gupta thought she was not right for the part, although she was invited at the audition where he failed to recognize her at the first sight. Mehta did get the part and it became her debut film as a lead.<ref name="washingtonbanglaradio.com">{{cite news|title=Interview: Up Close with DIPTI MEHTA - "Best Actress" Award Winner for "LIFE! CAMERA ACTION..." Read more: http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/54354212-interview-close-dipti-mehta-best-actress-award-winner-life-camera-action|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/54354212-interview-close-dipti-mehta-best-actress-award-winner-life-camera-action|newspaper=WBRI, USA|date=May 5, 2012}}</ref>
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==Release==
==Release==
[[File:Dipti Mehta.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Actress Dipti Mehta at the ''World Premiere'' in New York]]
[[File:Dipti Mehta.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Actress Dipti Mehta at the ''World Premiere'' in New York]]
The film had its world premiere at the [[Indo-American Arts Council#New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF)|New York Indian Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite news|title=World premiere of 'Life! Camera Action...'|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/hollywood/world-premiere-of-life-camera-action_73380.html|accessdate=14 June 2014|issue=Entertainment|publisher=Zee News|date=October 10, 2010}}</ref> Thereafter the film went on to receive numerous accolades around the world before it received a limited DVD distribution deal on October 29, 2012 by New Jersey based ViVa Entertainment for the Asian Indian market spanning the North American continent.<ref>{{cite news|title=Viva Entertainment to distribute Life! Camera Action...|url=http://www.celebmirror.com/2012/10/24/oh-my-god-distributor-acquires-north-american-distribution-rights-to-multiaward-winning-film-life-camera-action.html|accessdate=October 24, 2012|newspaper=Celebmirror|date=October 24, 2012}}</ref> It was initially released via [[facebook]] on July 20, 2012 by Boston based idistribute Inc., a new media distribution company, making it the first feature film by an [[Indian people|Indian]] filmmaker to be released via this medium.<ref>{{cite news|title=Life! Camera Action... releases via facebook|url=http://www.indiapost.com/life-camera-action-on-facebook/|accessdate=July 27, 2012 |newspaper=Indian Post|date=July 27, 2012}}</ref> On November 29, 2012, the film received another retail DVD distribution platform via Florida-based Dynasty Records through [[Trans World Entertainment Corporation]]'s national mall-based stores under the brand name [[F.y.e.|F.Y.E]] (For Your Entertainment), Suncoast and Wherehouse.com. [[Flipkart]], India's largest e-commerce consumer company released the film on Feb 17, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Life! Camera Action... available on Flipkart|url=http://www.flipkart.com/life-camera-action/p/itmdhmkte5j9fynh|publisher=Flipkart|accessdate=29 March 2014}}</ref> On [[International Women's Day]], March 8, 2013 the film was released worldwide through Distrify, a UK based VOD movie distribution company for online streaming and movie download in any global currency.<ref>{{cite news|title=A film every filmmaker must watch|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/34665313-rohit-guptas-life-camera-action-film-every-filmmaker-must-watch-released-world-wide|accessdate=March 8, 2013|newspaper=WBRI|date=March 8, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Online Film Distribution Company|url=http://distrify.com/|publisher=Distrify}}</ref> The film was released to other VOD service such as the Amazon Instant Video.<ref>{{cite news|first1=Ragini|title=Life! Camera Action… in F.Y.E, Amazon, HMV Canada.|url=http://www.indiantvtoday.com/life-camera-action-in-f-y-e-amazon-hmv-canada/2012/11/25/|accessdate=24 June 2014|publisher=India TV Today|date=November 25, 2012}}</ref>
The film had its world premiere at the [[Indo-American Arts Council#New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF)|New York Indian Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite news|title=World premiere of 'Life! Camera Action...'|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/hollywood/world-premiere-of-life-camera-action_73380.html|accessdate=14 June 2014|issue=Entertainment|publisher=Zee News|date=October 10, 2010}}</ref> Thereafter the film went on to receive numerous accolades around the world before it received a limited DVD distribution deal on October 29, 2012 by New Jersey based ViVa Entertainment for the Asian Indian market spanning the North American continent.<ref>{{cite news|title=Viva Entertainment to distribute Life! Camera Action...|url=http://www.celebmirror.com/2012/10/24/oh-my-god-distributor-acquires-north-american-distribution-rights-to-multiaward-winning-film-life-camera-action.html|accessdate=October 24, 2012|newspaper=Celebmirror|date=October 24, 2012}}</ref> It was initially released via [[facebook]] on July 20, 2012 by Boston based idistribute Inc., a new media distribution company, making it the first feature film by an [[Indian people|Indian]] filmmaker to be released via this medium.<ref>{{cite news|title=Life! Camera Action... releases via facebook|url=http://www.indiapost.com/life-camera-action-on-facebook/|accessdate=July 27, 2012 |newspaper=Indian Post|date=July 27, 2012}}</ref> On November 29, 2012, the film received another retail DVD distribution platform via Florida-based Dynasty Records through [[Trans World Entertainment Corporation]]'s national mall-based stores under the brand name [[F.y.e.|F.Y.E]] (For Your Entertainment), Suncoast and Wherehouse.com.<ref>{{cite news|title=Life! Camera Action... DVD release|url=http://www.indiantvtoday.com/life-camera-action-dvd-on-flipkart/2013/02/11/|accessdate=18 July 2014|publisher=India TV today|date=February 11 2013}}</ref> [[Flipkart]], India's largest e-commerce consumer company released the film on Feb 17, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Life! Camera Action... available on Flipkart|url=http://www.flipkart.com/life-camera-action/p/itmdhmkte5j9fynh|publisher=Flipkart|accessdate=29 March 2014}}</ref> On [[International Women's Day]], March 8, 2013 the film was released worldwide through Distrify, a UK based VOD movie distribution company for online streaming and movie download in any global currency.<ref>{{cite news|title=A film every filmmaker must watch|url=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/34665313-rohit-guptas-life-camera-action-film-every-filmmaker-must-watch-released-world-wide|accessdate=March 8, 2013|newspaper=WBRI|date=March 8, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Online Film Distribution Company|url=http://distrify.com/|publisher=Distrify}}</ref> The film was released to other VOD service such as the Amazon Instant Video.<ref>{{cite news|first1=Ragini|title=Life! Camera Action… in F.Y.E, Amazon, HMV Canada.|url=http://www.indiantvtoday.com/life-camera-action-in-f-y-e-amazon-hmv-canada/2012/11/25/|accessdate=24 June 2014|publisher=India TV Today|date=November 25, 2012}}</ref>


==Impact==
==Impact==

Revision as of 04:52, 18 July 2014

Life! Camera Action...
Movie poster
Directed byRohit Gupta
Written byRohit Gupta
Amanda Sodhi
Produced byRohit Gupta
Starring
  • Dipti Mehta
  • Shaheed Woods
  • John Crann
  • Swati Kapila
  • Suneet Kochar
CinematographyRavi Kumar R.
Rohit Gupta
Edited byRohit Gupta
Music byManoj Singh
Production
company
Distributed byViva Entertainment, USA
Flipkart (dvd), India
Distrify (online worldwide)
Release date
  • 20 July 2012 (2012-07-20)
United States
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
Hindi
Punjabi

Life! Camera Action... is a family-drama film directed, written, edited, produced by Rohit Gupta.[1][2] Starring Dipti Mehta, Shaheed Woods,[3] Noor Naghmi,[4] Swati Kapila,[5] John Crann,[6] this ninety minutes quasi-autobiographical film follows a young girl in pursuit of her dreams of becoming a filmmaker against all odds. The film has received universal acclaim and wide audience appreciation earning numerous international awards and accolades in various categories from around the world.[7][8][9][10][11] The film received direct-to-DVD release and subsequently on other video on demand (VOD) platforms.[12][13]

Life! Camera Action... largely received positive reviews for story, direction, songs, acting mainly Dipti Mehta for which she won several accolades.[14][15] The film has been noted and highly appreciated for its production value and its message widely praised.[16] Silicon India listed it as "One of the 10 Outstanding Movies by Indian American Filmmakers".[17] The film made its way to the Limca Book of Records, India's equivalent of the Guinness World Records for being the first full-length motion picture "shot by just a two-member crew comprising of director/producer Rohit Gupta and Ravi Kumar R".[18][19]

Plot

Life! Camera Action... is an inspiring story of Reina, who sets off to pursue a career in filmmaking without the consent of her parents. She is threatened to be disowned if she insists on her choice instead of doing what usually is the norm — become a doctor, engineer or an architect. At the center of this family drama, Reina is faced with a hard decision: She must give up her dreams in order to keep her parents happy or go against their wishes and follow her own path.

Cast

  • Dipti Mehta as Reina
  • Shaheed Woods as Mike
  • John Crann as Professor Ed
  • Swati Kapila as Simi
  • Suneet Kochar as Actress[20]
  • Chelsi Stahr as producer Teri[21]
  • Subodh Batra as Reina's father
  • Noor Naghmi[22]
  • Prabha Batra as Reina's mother
  • Nina Mehta as Actress[23]
  • Bhavesh Patel as Patel DVD store owner

Production

The film started as Rohit Gupta's ten-minute short film assignment at the New York Film Academy that he expanded into a full length feature film.[24] Amanda Sodhi, the co-writer of the film, in response to an advertisement had originally submitted a fifteen-page short film script loosely based on her own life.[25] The project was tentatively titled "The Last Shot".[24] Upon editing this content, Gupta felt that the film had feature length potential so he expanded upon the content, calling the extended version Life! Camera Action... with The Last Shot becoming a part of it.[24] In his interviews he has said "Life! Camera Action... was mainly an experiment to first hand experience and demystify the creative and business process of feature filmmaking".[26]

The film was shot in guerilla style on Panasonic AG-DVX100 in ten days and roughly edited on Gupta's Mac Book Pro.[27] It was filmed on an initial budget of around $4000 with money raised from his savings that was cleaned up with post-production work costing several thousand dollars before its marketing and release. In an interview Dipti Mehta has said that in an informal meeting before the audition, Gupta thought she was not right for the part, although she was invited at the audition where he failed to recognize her at the first sight. Mehta did get the part and it became her debut film as a lead.[28]

"Rohit and I met as someone had suggested him my name for this role, but in that meeting he told me, I was not right for the part, and maybe in future we would work together on another project. I still got an audition call and I thought it was probably a mistake that I had been called in, but decided to go anyway. Since I had nothing to gain or loose, I went without dressing up like an actor (to impress). I was wearing regular shirt and jeans and no make up at all. Rohit did not recognize me at first and then when I introduced myself he said you look very different today. I auditioned and he offered me the part."[28]

There was no official script of the film and was mainly shot with actors improvising during its filming. Gupta decided not to specify the nationalities of the main characters in order to create a universal film in which nationalities were irrelevant to the plot. In an unique format, the screenplay was written after the film was edited.[24] Gupta did not use any sound recording equipment.[29] The film was instead shot with the default camera mike with audio dubbed in a record four days in post-production at a studio in Brooklyn.[30]

Filming locations

Various locations in New York City, New York Film Academy and Jersey City including Patel DVD Store, Village Indian restaurant and Newport Waterfront. Bhavesh Patel, owner of the Patel DVD store and Village Indian restaurant instantly agreed to Gupta's request for letting him film at both his locations situated at Newark Ave., Jersey City. Upon the film's release, Patel DVD store sold numerous copies of the film.

Music

The background score and songs were composed by Manoj Singh.[31] The music was produced in Mumbai, India. The following songs are featured in the film and used as a part of the background score.

  • "Hain Yeh Kaisa Safar" (What kind of Journey is this) lyrics by Amanda Sodhi.[32]
  • "Chalte Jaana Hain" (Have to keep Walking) lyrics by Rohit Gupta performed by KK.[33]

Chalte Jaana Hain won the Grand Goldie Award for the Best Song at the 28th Goldie Film Awards 2012, Florida, USA.[34] It was written and composed in two hours.[27]

Release

Actress Dipti Mehta at the World Premiere in New York

The film had its world premiere at the New York Indian Film Festival.[35] Thereafter the film went on to receive numerous accolades around the world before it received a limited DVD distribution deal on October 29, 2012 by New Jersey based ViVa Entertainment for the Asian Indian market spanning the North American continent.[36] It was initially released via facebook on July 20, 2012 by Boston based idistribute Inc., a new media distribution company, making it the first feature film by an Indian filmmaker to be released via this medium.[37] On November 29, 2012, the film received another retail DVD distribution platform via Florida-based Dynasty Records through Trans World Entertainment Corporation's national mall-based stores under the brand name F.Y.E (For Your Entertainment), Suncoast and Wherehouse.com.[38] Flipkart, India's largest e-commerce consumer company released the film on Feb 17, 2013.[39] On International Women's Day, March 8, 2013 the film was released worldwide through Distrify, a UK based VOD movie distribution company for online streaming and movie download in any global currency.[40][41] The film was released to other VOD service such as the Amazon Instant Video.[42]

Impact

The making and success of the film is widely considered as an important touchtone of the digital-age film movement and a major source of inspiration to aspiring filmmakers, students of media, cinema, and youth at large the world over.[43][44][45][46] It became the only feature film to date by an Indian filmmaker that is shot by a two member crew with worldwide acclaim.[47] The film made its way to the Limca Book of Records, India's equivalent of the Guinness World Records for setting two national records being the first full-length motion picture "shot by just a two-person crew comprising of director/producer Rohit Gupta & Ravi Kumar R" and "the film to be released on facebook".[18] It has been noted and highly appreciated for its production value. Silicon India listed it as "One of the 10 Outstanding Movies by Indian American Filmmakers".[48] The movie also popularized its actors and crew.[5][23][49][50][51]

Reception

Wins Best Feature Film at the Official World Peace Film Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia

Life! Camera Action... received universal acclaim and its message widely praised. It was showcased at various international film festivals including the New York Indian Film Festival; Williamsburg International Film Festival (WILLiFest) in New York;[52] Mississippi International Film Festival, USA;[53] Cabo Verde International Film Festival (CVIFF) in Western Africa;[54] International Film Festival Antigua & Barbuda;[55] Official World Peace Film Festival in Indonesia;[56] Golden Door Film Festival in USA;[57] Ionian International Digital Film Festival in Greece;[58] Indian International Film Festival of Tampa Bay; Carmarthen Bay International Film Festival in United Kingdom;[59] Treasure Coast International Film Festival, USA;[60] The Social Uprising Resistance and Grass Root Encouragement International Film Festival,in the United States;[61]NFDC Film Bazaar in Goa; Beloit International Film Festival;[62][63] Filums (LUMS International Film Festival), Pakistan;[64] Boston's Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) South Asian Film Series, USA;[65] Heart of England International Film Festival; Dhaka International Film Festival (Cinema of the World section), Bangladesh;[66] Legacy Media Institute International Film Festival, Virginia;[67] Delhi International Film Festival, India;[68] International Youth Film Festival in the UK; Silent River Film Festival, USA;[69] and others.

"it's not just good filmmaking, it's real intelligent filmmaking".

The Times of India[70]

Easton Stuart of Yosemite International Film Festival commended "Life! Camera Action...was the very best from among hundreds of submissions from around the globe. The film demonstrated originality, imaginativeness, and professionalism."[71] The film was awarded the "Grand Jury Choice Award" for the "Best Film" as the highest honors of the festival.

Thomas Baker of the Accolade Film Awards in California praised, "Life! Camera Action... is an exceptional film and as a result we granted our Award of Excellence award". Bollywood Trade called it as "an inspiring, artful family drama that’s both powerfully moving and rigorously intelligent"[72] June Daguiso of the World Music and Independent Film Festival in Washington D.C., said "The film will keep you watching it till the end".[73] The film received seven nominations two wins at the event.

At its South-Asian premiere at the Dhaka International Film Festival, a review said: "Life Camera and Action corresponds more or less to the classical Exposition, Rising Action and Climax of a dramatic structure. Only the last few minutes of the film are reserved for Falling Action and Resolution which keeps the audience guessing on the next scene. LCA is not a film meant to be viewed with a cynical approach. The movie is definitely worth watching!"[74]

"It is a sensitive film about a filmmaker, perhaps reflecting the lives of many other participants of our festival, as well as showing the audience life behind the camera as they view it from the front", said Aroon Shivadasani, Executive Director, New York Indian Film Festival in a press statement.[75][76] "In the manner this film was made, it is highly commendable the way director Rohit Gupta used English, Punjabi and Hindi in a very integrated and realistic manner. Lead Actress Dipti Mehta's performance is excellent and powerful" applauded the director of screening at Swansea Bay Film Festival in Britain.[77]

"Life! Camera Action... is a story of courage and the way new generation are starting to think out of the box. But, mainly it is a story of between two worlds that not only Indians but other groups can identify with" said Mona Kumar, founder and executive director of the Boston South Asian Film Festival.[78][79] The film opened the Boston's Museum of Fine Arts South Asian film festival series. "The filmmaking setting of the characters is fascinating and memorable! Really nice story", complimented Steve P., Executive Director, Goldie Film Awards. The film was honored with the top nine most popular and festival's special Board of Directors awards at the event.[80]

Awards and nominations

The film has received various accolades including some of the highest honors at its festival run, with the nominations categories mainly ranging from recognition of the film itself (Best Film) to its direction, editing, music, screenwriting to the cast's acting performance, mainly Dipti Mehta (Best Actress), Swati Kapila (Best Supporting Actress),[81] Noor Naghmi (Best Supporting Actor)[82] and Shaheed Woods (Best Actor).[51]

Actor Noor Naghmi wins Best Supporting Actor in Washington D.C.
Actor Shaheed Woods and Actress Dipti Mehta at the New Jersey Premiere
Festival/Award Location Category Recipients and nominees Outcome
Accolade Film Awards[83] USA Award of Excellence - Best Feature Film Life! Camera Action... Won
Award of Merit for Direction Rohit Gupta Won
Award of Merit for Cinematography Ravi Kumar R.,Rohit Gupta Won
Award of Merit for Dramatic Impact Life! Camera Action... Won
Action on Film International Film Festival[84] USA Best Composition Manoj Singh Nominated
Best Art Direction Ravi Kumar R, Rohit Gupta Nominated
Barossa International Film Festival[85] South Australia Best International Feature Film Life! Camera Action... Nominated
Bayou City Inspirational International Film Festival[86] USA Honorable Mention Award in Feature Film Competition Life! Camera Action... Won
California Film Awards[87] USA Orson Welles Award for Best Narrative Film Life! Camera Action... Won
Canada International Film Festival[88] Canada Royal Reel Award for Best Feature Film Life! Camera Action... Won
Carmarthen Bay Film Festival[89] UK Best Feature Film Life! Camera Action... Nominated
Florida Film Market[90] USA Ready for Distribution competition Life! Camera Action... Nominated
Golden Door Film Festival of Jersey City[91] USA Best Feature Film Life! Camera Action... Nominated
Best Director Rohit Gupta Nominated
Best Male Lead Shaheed Woods Nominated
Best Female Lead Dipti Mehta Nominated
28th Goldie Film Awards[92] USA Grand Goldie Award for Best Innovative Film Life! Camera Action... Won
Best Director Rohit Gupta Won
Best Actress Dipti Mehta Won
Best Supporting Actor Shaheed Woods Won
Best Cinematography Ravi Kumar R.,Rohit Gupta Won
Best Song Chalte Jaana Hain KK (Singer), Manoj Singh Won
Best Screenplay Rohit Gupta, Amanda Sodhi Won
Best Editing Rohit Gupta Won
Best Production Design Ravi Kumar R Won
Hot Media International Film Festival[93] USA Best Film of the Festival Life! Camera Action... Won
Best Director Rohit Gupta Nominated
Best Actress Dipti Mehta Nominated
Best Screenplay Rohit Gupta, Amanda Sodhi Nominated
Indie Fest[94] USA Award of Merit - Feature film Life! Camera Action... Won
International Film Festival Ireland[95] Ireland Best American Feature Life! Camera Action... Nominated
International Film Festival for Peace, Inspiration & Equality aka World Peace Film Festival[96] Indonesia Best 'New Comer film Life! Camera Action... Won
International Film Festival of World Cinema[97] UK Best Film of the Festival Life! Camera Action... Nominated
Best Director Rohit Gupta Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Swati Kapila Nominated
Los Angeles Movie Awards[98] USA Award of Excellence for Best Experimental Film Life! Camera Action... Won
Love Unlimited Film Festival[99] USA Honorable Mention Award for Feature film Life! Camera Action... Won
Nevada International Film Festival[100] USA Platinum Reel Award for Best Narrative Feature Film Life! Camera Action... Won
Oregon Film Awards[101] USA Grand Jury Choice Award for Best Film Life! Camera Action... Won
Prestige Film Awards[102] USA Gold Award - Originality & Creativity Life! Camera Action... Won
Gold Award - Leading Actress Dipti Mehta Won
Silver Award - Dramatic Impact Life! Camera Action... Won
Silent River Film Festival[103] USA River Pursuit Award for Best Film Life! Camera Action... Won
Best Actress Dipti Mehta Nominated
River Amulet Award for Best Director Rohit Gupta Won
Sunset International Film Festival[104][105] USA Best Female Actor Dipti Mehta Won
Swansea Bay Film Festival[98] Wales, UK Best Feature Film-North America Life! Camera Action... Won
Third World Independent Film Festival[106] USA Best Inspirational Family Drama Life! Camera Action... Won
Toronto Independent Film & Video Awards[107] Canada Best Experimental Film Life! Camera Action... Nominated
World Music & Independent Film Festival[108] USA Best Drama Life! Camera Action... Nominated
Best Director Rohit Gupta Nominated
Best Actress Dipti Mehta Nominated
Best Original Music Manoj Singh Won
Best Screenplay Rohit Gupta, Amanda Sodhi Nominated
Best Actor in Supporting Role Noor Naghmi Won
Best Actress in Supporting Role Swati Kapila Nominated
Yosemite International Film Awards[109] USA Grand Jury Choice Award for Best Film Life! Camera Action... Won

Limca Book of Records

Record Honoring body
Film Life! Camera Action... was shot by just a two member crew comprising of director/producer Rohit Gupta & Ravi Kumar R.[19] Limca Book of Records
Film Life! Camera Action... released via facebook.[19] Limca Book of Records

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