In November 2012 I went to Japan and I was blown away. Here’s my attempt to take you around this exquisite country by warping time.
This was also the last film I shot on my tripod. Here’s to the lost!
Shot on Canon 7D and GoPro Hero 2
Music “Ibuki” by Yoshida Brothers
His Master’s Top 10 Films of 2012.
For a complete list visit: mihirdesai.com/?p=839
My annual mashup video of my favourite international films of 2012. Edited to the trailer of my most anticipated film of 2013, Terrence Malick’s “To The Wonder.”
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The Metrognome: A DIY Filmmaker
Our work was covered in The Metrognome. Read and share.
Video promo we shot for The Kingpins Show, Bangalore edition 2011.
Director of Photography: Mihir Desai
Assistant camera: Sanat Singh
Official video message: We’re global now at Kingpins, with shows in New York and L.A. as well as Shanghai, Hong Kong and India. And we’ve got shows in Bangladesh and more in the works. Each season, our shows absorb and reflect the culture and vibe of the cities they are in. “From Kingpins, With Love” is a video series that showcases the unique appeal of the show in its various host cities. Check them out if you missed a show or if you were there, so you can relive the good times. Or check them out because they are cool to look at. We don’t mind.
Teach For India and Acumen Fund’s “Generosity Day” video directed by Mihir Desai.
More details on this generosity experiment: http://blog.acumenfund.org/2012/05/03/our-experiments-with-generosity/
"Aakra-Man" is in The Hindu.
Sudhish Kamath of The Hindu, writes about short films that went a long way and mentions director Mihir Desai’s DIY production, Aakra-Man.
DNN aka Dhamaaka News Network tries to investigate about a stranger in a costume cycling around the streets on Mumbai. The stranger supposedly calls himself, “Aakra-Man” [English translation: Attack]
Video written, shot and directed by Aniruddha Patankar
an Auteur Mark presentation
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From the blog: Quick thoughts on the new Canon 5D Mark III
Canon’s new DSLR has been announced, filmmaker Mihir Desai shares his views.
Are IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes Still Our Best Reference Tools?
Filmmaker Mihir Desai talks to movies.com about the issues that DIY filmmakers face to get listed on IMDb.
"DIY Filmmaker Travel Tips with Mihir Desai"
My travel tips for HDSLR filmmakers on the Key Lime Films website.
