Atlanta Nagendra
Atlanta Nagendra | |
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| Born | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter and film producer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Atlanta Nagendra is a screenwriter and director. He became famous with Jokefalls, one of the hits in Kannada industry. Nagendra is a software engineer turned film maker based in Atlanta, United States. Besides an engineering degree in computer-science, Nagendra has completed film making courses with emphasis on screenwriting, editing and direction.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7][8][9]
Early life and education
Nagendra was interested in film making while he was studying computer science engineering at Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore University. He went to the US to continue his work as software engineer before venturing into film making.
Film career
Nagendra started his career with Jokefalls, a Kannada comedy.[10][11][12] The movie was successful and ran for 175 days in a premier multiplex in Bangalore.Nagendra's second movie is a Kannada comedy film titled Rambo. Nagendra has partnered with actor Sharan for this venture.[13][14] Rambo audio response has been very well appreciated for its catchy tunes and stylish presentation. Manethanka baare song made into the best songs of 2012 in Kannada.[15] RAMBO makes it to the TOP KANNADA ALBUMS of 2012 in CD sales and digital downloads.[16] Rambo also makes it to the top 5 hits of 2012.[17] [18] [19]
His third movie Mumbhai Connection is written and directed by him.[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27] It is a crime comedy thriller set and shot in Atlanta.[28] Mumbhai Connection has been officially selected for eight film festivals (7th Atlanta Asian Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, US, Third World Indie Film Festival Official Selection 2011 San Jose California, US, 8th Dixie Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Macon, Georgia, US, 10th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Duluth, Georgia, US, 2nd Bronze Lens Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, US, 4th Bengaluru International Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 7th Annual Macon Film Festival Official Selection 2012 Macon, Georgia, US, South Asian Film Festival Official Selection 2012)[29][30][31][32] across the world. Mumbhai Connection has won several awards at the film festivals in the US.[33][34] It was released in August 2014.[35][36][37][38]
Filmography
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Awards
MUMBHAI CONNECTION
- Winner – Best comedy film at third world independent film festival 2011 San Jose California USA
- Winner – Best comedy 7th atlanta Asian film festival 2011 Atlanta Georgia USA
- Winner – Best key art design 10th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival 2011 Duluth Georgia USA
- Winner – 3rd Best film in feature film category 10th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival 2011 Duluth Georgia USA
References
- ^ A few questions with Atlanta Nagendra – Creative loafing
- ^ Techie film maker makes film on IT and Mafia – Tech goss
- ^ NRI filmmakers have an upper hand in India: Atlanta Nagendra
- ^ Making Of Mumbhai Connection Showcasing Atlanta’s Talent
- ^ Atlanta Based Production Mumbhai Connection Makes It To Film Festivals
- ^ Set and shot in Atlanta, Hindi movie mumbhai connection receives accolades
- ^ Local production Mumbhai Connection Impresses at Atlanta Asian Film Festival
- ^ Joke Falls – unbeaten half-century
- ^ Joke Falls – unbeaten century
- ^ Producer of Joke Falls Atlanta Nagendra
- ^ NRI Nagendra producing the film
- ^ Joke Falls all set for this winter
- ^ MANE TANAKA BANDRU ATLANTA NAGENDRA
- ^ Atlanta Nagendra back
- ^ Rambo songs among best song of 2012
- ^ RAMBO makes it to the TOP KANNADA ALBUMS of 2012
- ^ Rambo among top hits of 2012
- ^ HITS of 2012 KANNADA CINEMA – RAMBO
- ^ Sandalwood: Hits and misses of 2012
- ^ Meet the techie who turned into filmmaker
- ^ Atlanta Nagendra follows Nagesh Kukunoor
- ^ Atlanta Nagendra connects IT with Mafia: Mumbhai Connection
- ^ Atlanta Nagendra Bollywood movie Mumbhai Connection
- ^ ‘Mumbhai Connection’ an NRI Crime Caper Set in Atlanta
- ^ Hollywood actors in Hindi film Mumbhai Connection
- ^ Mumbhai Connection: of indie wind and creative zing
- ^ Mumbhai Connection may resonate with techies
- ^ Mumbhai Brings Atlanta Home
- ^ Mumbhai connection at TWIFF 2011
- ^ Mumbhai connection at Dixie film festival 2011
- ^ Mumbhai connection at Macon film festival 2012
- ^ UMFF 2011 – Official Film Screening Schedule – Feature Films
- ^ Mumbhai connection wins Best comedy at 7th Atlanta asian film festival 2011
- ^ Mumbhai connection bags an award at TWIFF 2011
- ^ Mumbhai Connection Audio Released
- ^ 'Mumbhai Connection' premieres in Mumbai
- ^ "'Mumbhai Connection' on August 22"
- ^ Mumbhai Connection Preview
- ^ Ranavikrama in USA
- ^ Ramachari in USA
- ^ Story credited to Atlanta Nagendra
- ^ Gajakesari USA release
- ^ Gajakesari Releasing In 9 Foreign Countries
- ^ Victory in USA
- ^ "Victory US Premiere on Sep 6"
- ^ Googly in USA
- ^ Googly bowls over US
- ^ Googly spin in USA
- ^ Atlanta Nagendra releases Drama in US
- ^ Film Enthusiast and Producer Atlanta Nagendra is making all the arrangements for the screening of the drama in various centres in USA.
- ^ Drama goes to America – release by Atlanta Nagendra