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Abu Shahed Emon

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Abu Shahed Emon
আবু শাহেদ ইমন
Born
Takerghat, Sunamganj District, Bangladesh
EducationUniversity of Dhaka (B.Sc.), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Sydney Film School, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Korea National University of Arts (MFA)
Occupation(s)Film director, film producer
Years active2012–present
Notable work
  • Jalal's Story
  • Sincerely Yours, Dhaka
  • No Ground Beneath the Feet

Abu Shahed Emon is a Bangladeshi film director and producer.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

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Emon was born in the village of Takerghat, Sunamganj District, Bangladesh. He pursued a bachelor's degree in psychology at University of Dhaka. He developed interest for filmmaking during his involvement with the Dhaka University Film Society,[4] which he would later further study filmmaking at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Sydney Film School.[5] and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)[1] in Australia.[6][5] Later he completed his Master in Fine Arts (MFA)[7] from School of Film, TV and Multimedia[8] Korea National University of Arts[9]

Career

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Emon directed his debut film, Jalal's Story.[10] The film was premiered in the New Currents Competition of Busan International Film Festival,[11] and appeared as Bangladesh's Oscars award submission 88th Academy Award[12] in 2016.[12] He produced[13] Sincerely Yours, Dhaka,[14] and No Ground Beneath the Feet.[1] The Bangladesh Oscar Committee selected the anthology film Sincerely Yours, Dhaka as Bangladesh's submission for the International Feature Film category[15] at the 93rd Academy award[16] 2021 Oscars.[17][18] The film No Ground Beneath the Feet, produced by Emon,[1][19] was submitted as Bangladesh's entry for the Best International Feature Film category[20] at the 96th Academy Award,[21][22][23] also known as the 2023 Oscars.[24]

Emon written and directed[25] the web series, Mercules[26][27] for Bangladeshi streaming platform Chorki[28] and also produced an anthology series[29] Bagh Bondi Shingho Bondi[30] for Bangladeshi streaming platform Binge[31] and directed one episode titled Arai Mon Shopno (2020)[31] Emon directed a Japanese-language short film Tenement of Secret Talk,[32] which was showcased in several Japanese film festivals.[32] He served as the project director for the Bengali dubbed version of the Korean animation series "Teenie Scouts: Big Five," which on-aired on Bangladeshi Satellite channel Channel I and iscreen.[25]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Ramachandran, Naman (2021-10-09). "Busan: 'No Ground Beneath the Feet' Producer Abu Shahed Emon Reveals Extensive Slate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  2. ^ "Bangladeshi director Abu Shahed Emon". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  3. ^ "Bangladeshi directors hope to step out of Bollywood's shadow". Prothom Alo. 2014-10-07. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  4. ^ গল্পের জনকের গল্প. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2015-11-05. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  5. ^ a b "A Chat with Abu Shahed Emon". The Daily Star. 2015-09-12. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  6. ^ "Life Members - Australia Alumni Association Bangladesh". 2017-07-13. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  7. ^ a b "Busan International Film Festival". Busan International Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  8. ^ "[INTERVIEW] Aiming to create classic art". The Korea Times. 2017-02-08. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  9. ^ Noh, Jean. "Busan reveals ACF selection". Screen Daily. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  10. ^ "Jalal,s Story (Abu Shahed Emon) Bangladesh". imagineindia. 2021-04-08. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  11. ^ "Jalal'er Golpo- to compete at Busan". The Daily Star. 2014-09-08. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  12. ^ a b Bhushan, Nyay (2015-09-24). "Oscars: Bangladesh Selects 'Jalal's Story' for Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  13. ^ নির্মাতাদের মধ্যে আন্তরিকতার প্রচণ্ড অভাব: আবু শাহেদ ইমন. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2018-04-16. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  14. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2018-10-04). "Bangladesh Showcases Rising Talent in 'Sincerely Yours, Dhaka'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  15. ^ "Academy says 93 international, record 238 doc features eligible for Oscars". Screen Daily. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  16. ^ "'Sincerely Yours, Dhaka' competes for Oscars". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  17. ^ "Sincerely Yours, Dhaka: A collective of burdened Dhakaites' lived experiences". The Business Standard. 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  18. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2020-11-26). "Bangladesh Sends Anthology Film 'Sincerely Yours, Dhaka' to the Oscars (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  19. ^ "'Payer Tolay Mati Nai' to compete in Oscars from Bangladesh". Daily Sun. September 2023. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  20. ^ "International Feature Oscar Submissions: Complete Analysis of All 88 Submissions". Awardsdaily. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  21. ^ Hipes, Patrick (2023-12-07). "Oscars Unveil Eligible Films List For International Feature, Feature Documentary And Animated Feature Categories". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  22. ^ Davis, Clayton (2024-03-07). "Final Oscar Predictions: International Feature – United Kingdom to Win Its First Statuette With 'The Zone of Interest'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  23. ^ "AwardsWatch - 2024 Oscars: Official Submissions for International Feature Film". AwardsWatch. 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  24. ^ "This film has been chosen as Bangladesh's official Oscars submission". The Daily Star. 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  25. ^ a b "Abu Shahed Emon's Latest Venture in Dubbing Korean Series". Channel i. 2025-01-14. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  26. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2022-10-14). "Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Abdullah Mohammad Saad, Abu Shahed Emon Lead 25-Title Production Effort at Bangladesh Streamer Chorki (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  27. ^ "Star-studded 'Mercules' cast captured in single frame". The Daily Star. 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  28. ^ "OTT releases this Eid: A feast of mystery, action, and thrills!". The Daily Star. 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  29. ^ a b "Web series Bagh Bondi Shingho Bondi launches today". The Business Standard. 2020-10-01. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  30. ^ "5 prominent directors make pandemic-themed series". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  31. ^ a b "Five renowned directors to helm pandemic-themed series for Binge". The Daily Star. 2020-09-22. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  32. ^ a b "Bangladeshi filmmaker Abu Shahed Emon makes Japanese debut with short film". UNB. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  33. ^ "The Container sees internet release". The Daily Star. 2015-06-23. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  34. ^ "Bangladesh to make strong showing at Locarno". The Daily Star. 2016-07-15. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  35. ^ "Intenationally lauded film 'Payer Tolay Mati Nai' receives uncut censorship". The Business Standard. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  36. ^ Paap Punyo / Paap Punya. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2025-01-25 – via www.amctheatres.com.
  37. ^ ""Paap Punno" to release on Eid-ul-Fitr". The Daily Star. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
  38. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2022-11-27). "Bangladesh Makes an Impact at Goa Festival and Market". Variety. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  39. ^ "Nusrat Faria, Actor of a Bengali film 'A House With No Name, Patalghar' addressing the media". goemkarponn.com. 2022-11-26. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  40. ^ "Mercules: A finely crafted thriller that leaves the audience with striking thoughts". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
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