Debashis Das (Bengali: দেবাশীষ দাস), more widely known as Debashis Doob, is a Bangladeshi independent filmmaker known for his experimental and documentary works. His film Mukuler Jadur Ghora got government grant in children's film category in 2020-21 fiscal year, and film Niruddesh Jatra based on the story of Akhteruzzaman Elias was selected in the spiritual category at the Dhaka International Film Festival and got honorable mention at Prague Film Festival.[1][2]
Debashis Das | |
|---|---|
দেবাশীষ ডুব | |
| Born | Debashis Das Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute, LUCA School of Arts |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Notable work | Mukuler Jadur Ghora, Niruddesh Jatra |
Early life and education
editDebashis Das was born in Gazipur, Bangladesh. After graduation from Bangladesh Agricultural University, He pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Film Direction at the Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute. He is enrolled in the Joint MastersErasmus Mundus in Documentary Filmmaking, studying at LUCA School of Arts in Brussels, Színház- és Filmművészeti Egyetem in Budapest, and Universidade Lusófona in Lisbon.[3][4]
Filmography
editDoob's began his career creating experimental films such as The Ballad of a Geek (2018) and Ex Nihilo Nihil Fit (2020).[5] His later works expanded into poetic and personal documentaries, including Pollen Blowing Off Trees (2022) and That Melancholic Nemo (2023).[6][7] The following table lists films directed by Debashis Das:
| Year | Title | Genre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Known | Documentary | Short film |
| 2014 | Selection of Symphony | Experimental | Short film |
| 2016 | Orchestra of Being | Experimental | Short film |
| 2017 | Tableau Vivant | Fiction Experiment | Short film |
| 2018 | The Ballad of a Geek | Experimental | Short film |
| 2020 | Ex Nihilo Nihil Fit | Experimental Fiction | Short film |
| 2022 | Pollen Blowing Off Trees | Documentary | Short film |
| 2023 | That Melancholic Nemo | Documentary | Short film |
| 2024 | Imaginary Sea | Documentary | Upcoming short film |
| Ongoing | Mukuler Jadur Ghora | Children's Film | Government-funded; in progress |
| Ongoing | Displaced Diary of a Solitary Kala | Experimental | Haiku-based film series |
Recognition, collaborations and workshops
editDas has participated in workshops and filmmaking camps, including the Interaction Film Camp in Serbia.[8] He has also conducted seminars and mentorship sessions at various film societies and universities in Bangladesh, focusing on developing emerging filmmakers.[9][10][1][11][3]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Bangladeshi Short Film Receives Honorable Mention at Prague Film Fest". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "ঢাকা আন্তর্জাতিক চলচ্চিত্র উৎসবে 'নিরুদ্দেশ যাত্রা'". Bhorer Kagoj (in Bengali). Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Debashis Das at Interaction Film Camp". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Mukuler Jadur Ghora Finishes Its First Stage of Shooting". 14 March 2021. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Niruddesh jatra". www.shortfilmwire.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "DocNomads". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Mukuler Jadur Ghora Completes First Stage of Shooting". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Debashis Doob: In Praise of Everyday Life". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Shampratik Deshkal". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Shortfilmwire Contact : Debashis Das". www.shortfilmwire.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Mukuler Jadur Ghora Completes First Stage of Shooting". 14 March 2021. Retrieved 2024-11-29.