The want to associate oneself with filmmaking starts with great ambition. We all wish to translate our stories to the screen; some wish to occupy the spotlight in front of the camera, emoting fictional characters and giving of themselves viscerally while some might seek more comfort in readily grab their camera, globetrotting in a bid to capture the stories of human resilience & spirit. Doing all this and more, showcasing a striking sense of creative balance is Shriya Pilgaonkar who carries with her a passion for cinema like very few her age.
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Homegrown's Meher Manda
I. MM: So why did you choose to debut with a Marathi film instead of say mainstream Bollywood?
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II. MM: Last year ‘The Good Road’ was selected as India’s nomination to the Oscars, and this year the Marathi film, ‘Fandry’ was very well appreciated. Do you think regional cinema has the capacity to break through the hype of Bollywood? SP:
III. MM: What is it about the process of filmmaking that appeals to you most? What is the genre or type of cinema that you like tapping into?
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IV. MM: You’ve made two short films; ‘The Painted Signal’ and ‘Dresswala’, both of which have the audience connect intimately with the subject on a more human level. Could you tell us more about this theme?
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The Painted Signal Trailer
V. MM: You went and you shot the carnival in Brazil, which is a live event beyond your control. How was the treatment of that different from shooting a short film?
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VI. MM: You've dabbled in many other mediums as well. Can you give us some insight into some of the other work you've been involved with?
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VII. MM: Did you ever go to film school? Do you think it is imperative to learn filmmaking academically?
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Words: Meher Manda
Images Courtesy: Shriya Pilgaonkar