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4 BOYS FROM DELHI

iView Author: Hemant G.

(New Delhi, India)
EMAIL: withheld

4 BOYS FROM DELHI

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It’s been almost 2 years that I stumbled upon PFC one fine morning in New York and it has continued to inspire me ever since.

My love for filmmaking started when i ran into a book - Rebel Without A Crew by Robert Rodriguez … I can admit i didn’t understand all the technical jargon then… but the seed was sown . ..There has been no looking back since then.. As I immersed myself into cinema of all kind I kept coming across inspiring stories. ..How people have since forever and against all odds gambled everything that they have and directed some mind blowing stuff.

And then I decided that it was time for me as well to forego my secure job in an investment bank and return to India to try and eke out a living in what had become my passion. I chose the path of saving some pennies and making something on shoe string budget.. And here I am, back in the New Delhi finally ready to give it a shot. In terms of my learning, i attended workshops (from School Of Visual Arts, NYC) in filmmaking including Acting (from HB Studio), made couple of short films and scavenged for whatever knowledge I could find. So I am not someone who comes with loads of experience or a MFA from Columbia. Nor have i been shooting 8mm films since I was a kid unlike some other geniuses.

But here i am, putting everything i have to experience the journey of making a film…
And I am looking for some like minded people who share the same passion as me and would be interested in working together as a creative force.

I am highly obliged to PassionForCinema for allowing me to put this post on the website… and also to all the PFCites for their continued inspiration.

Details and Requirement about Film

Title: 4 Boys From Delhi (to be shot in Delhi / NCR)
Format: Super 16 mm (Film)
Duration: 100 mins

CASTING BREAKDOWN
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GAURAV (mid 20s) frustrated with his credit card sales job but madly in love with his girlfriend

LOVELEEN (mid 20s) works for a BPO, very fun loving but never drops an opportunity to chase girls

MANAV (mid 20s) a cook by profession, but too lazy for everything else

PANKAJ (mid 20s) a wanna be chartered accountant but always feel dominated by his father

MEHAK (mid 20s) more in love with herself than with her boyfriend

PANKAJ’S FATHER (late 40s) worried about his son’s future

RESTAURANT OWNER (late 40s) Preferably a sikh gentleman with a belly

Please email your resume to casting4delhiboys[at]gmail[dot]com along with acting resume and head shots clearly specifying the ROLE APPLIED FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE

If you do not fit in any of the above breakdown and ok with playing smaller parts, then send in your resume with SMALL ROLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE.

CREW REQUIREMENTS
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1) Sound Recordist (preferably from Delhi/NCR)
2) Editors and Asst Editor
3) Background Composers
4) ADs (preferably from Delhi/NCR)
5) Assistant Camera (preferably from Delhi/NCR)
6) Make Up Artist (preferably from Delhi/NCR)
7) Production Designer (preferably from Delhi/NCR)

send in resumes to crew4delhiboys[at]gmail[dot[com with the position in the subject line

Freshers welcome

MISCELLANEOUS
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If you think you can help us getting any of the following in Delhi/NCR

1) shooting locations (a restaurant kitchen, office reception, office cafeteria(s), office cabins, office cubes, cyber cafe, parking lot, temple/gurudwara, small colony park, A car showroom / workshop, vegetable/fruit shop, 1BHk house, a small residential lane with houses on both sides)
2) rehearsal/audition place (in Delhi)
3) Guest House for outstation crew (say if anyone has a floor / apartment that can be rented out for a month)
4) if you have any light/sound/grip etc devices lying idle with you and you won't mind lending it to us...

then please email us at production4delhiboys[at]gmail[dot]com
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[ Note : Please deal directly with Hemant G and his production team. PFC is only publishing their requirements on their request as PFC wants to encourage all such brave and independent efforts. ]

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43 Responses to “4 BOYS FROM DELHI”

  1. PJ on July 2nd, 2008 1:54 am

    Way to go man… so you are finally doing it. I am as excited as you are. Looking forward to the shoot.

  2. kartik krishnan on July 2nd, 2008 3:53 am

    all the best maan …

    i wldve given anything to work in this had i been in delhi … (me a delhihite) …. wldve done anything ….

    great to see such an effort coming from the capital ….

  3. Dazed&Confused on July 2nd, 2008 4:10 am

    All the best Hemant!

    Would love to read your script…!

  4. Arun Prakash on July 2nd, 2008 4:21 am

    Great initiative Hemant! 100 minutes of screen time- you must be having a good script in your hands. I’m in Delhi, let me see if I can help you out.

  5. Shailesh Limbachiya on July 2nd, 2008 4:46 am

    all d best hemant!

  6. kapil on July 2nd, 2008 5:12 am

    Hemant, what is the total budget of the film and who is the producer.

  7. Sudhir Nair on July 2nd, 2008 5:22 am

    All the best Hemant! You have taken a brave step. Hope you will succeed in your endeavor.

  8. Gajendra S Shrotriya on July 2nd, 2008 5:43 am

    Hi Hemant… All the best for your endeavour. I could have helped you with many of your requirements, had you wanted them in Jaipur. Anyways I would like to help in whatever capacity possible.

  9. Bhavya Palia on July 2nd, 2008 7:09 am

    Gazaaaaab hemant bhai,,,,,need any help let me know LAGE RAHOOOOOOOOOOOO\………………

  10. Sivakumar on July 2nd, 2008 7:15 am

    Hoping to post like this some time in the future… :-)

    Hats off to PFC for providing a platform like this. Even my interest in film-making grew after i visited PFC. I learned that film-making is not a joke. You’ve got to be real intelligent (emotionally too!) and hard-working to direct a mind-blowing film.

  11. Mohan peri on July 2nd, 2008 7:25 am

    Hi Hemant

    Great to See that.
    I am a Music Composer from Hyderabad Please let me Know if you Need Any Kind Of Services(Rerecording/Songs)in music From Me.

    Regards
    Mohan

  12. Devesh Arora on July 2nd, 2008 7:27 am

    Good going Mr. Hemant

  13. Pankaj Kumar Sharma on July 2nd, 2008 7:49 am

    Hi Sir

    This is Pankaj from Jaipur. Can it be possible to be part of both acting as well as crew department as I m going through same experience as the CHARACTER “GAURAV” IN your script.

    Thanks

  14. Phoenixnu on July 2nd, 2008 7:53 am

    Hey Hemant, all the best. hope u get what u want!!

  15. Pankaj Kumar Sharma on July 2nd, 2008 7:54 am

    and also interested to hold the responsibility of Assistant Director.

  16. kartik krishnan on July 2nd, 2008 9:01 am

    pankaj - get in touch with hemant directly via email …

  17. dabba on July 2nd, 2008 9:03 am

    good luck hemant

  18. Nishtha on July 2nd, 2008 9:46 am

    Hey Hemant, wish you success and satisfaction in this endeavour of yours :)

  19. Vishal Arora on July 2nd, 2008 10:31 am

    Hemu, All the best buddy! I don’t know a shit about film making, but I’m sure that u will do wonders. Let me know if I can be of any help. Chak de Faate!

  20. nitin on July 2nd, 2008 1:04 pm

    hey hemant..

    great going dude..go for it..i would have love to help you in someway if been in Delhi ..would love to read your script…
    all the best
    ciao

  21. vineeth on July 2nd, 2008 6:04 pm

    best of luck hemanth….

  22. Rajat Malhotra on July 2nd, 2008 9:51 pm

    Hey Dude,

    Good going. Well first of all best of wishes for the project.
    Now coming to serious topics…
    Is the cast finalized or you still looking for the leads.
    I’m interested in the lead role and can contact and give auditions.
    Well my reference will be Loveleen one of your characters :)

    Will send the details later…

    Thanks and Best Regards,
    Rajat M

  23. Rajat Malhotra on July 2nd, 2008 10:08 pm

    I would also suggest why dont you take up one of the characters too though you have started to age you still look pretty young and that anyway is going to reduce the project cost… well just a suggestion.

  24. rajiv on July 3rd, 2008 12:12 am

    hi hemant ,do go throughmy work on www[dot]youtube[dot]com[slash]rajeevmishra
    wish to hear

  25. Manjeet Singh on July 3rd, 2008 3:57 am

    all the best! when r u coming to mumbai?

  26. Hemant G. on July 3rd, 2008 5:25 am

    @ Mohan Peri
    Could you please email me your contact info at crew4delhiboys[at]gmail[dot]com. Thanks for your response.

    @ Arun Prakash
    Please send me an email. Thanks.

    @ Pankaj Kumar Sharma
    Please send me your resume. Thanks.

    @ Gajendra
    Have responded your email. Thanks

  27. Hemant G. on July 3rd, 2008 5:28 am

    @ Rajiv
    I saw your video and photos. Can you please send me an email with a bio-d if you have and contact info. Thanks

    @ Manjeet
    Thanks. Sometime early August.

    @ Rajat
    No, casting is yet to be done. I can’t don 3 hats (direction and production are quite a task) -:) thanks for the suggestion.

  28. Nishant Arora on July 3rd, 2008 6:14 am

    Hi sir,

    I’m very exicted about the project. I’m also following your foot steps and dream to put myself in your shoe. I’ll be very greatful to you to provide you services through out the projet as AD. Please let me shoulder your reponsiblities.

  29. Hemant G. on July 3rd, 2008 6:17 am

    @ Kartik Krishnan, Dazed n Confused, Shailesh, Sudhir, Bhavya,
    Siva Kumar, Devesh Arora, Phoneix, dabba, Vishal, Nishtha, Nitin, Rajat, Vineeth

    Thanks very much for your wishes and encouraging words. Every encouraging word counts. This will keep me going till the production -:)

  30. Hemant G. on July 3rd, 2008 7:32 am

    @ Nishant Arora
    Thanks Nishant. Speak to you soon.

  31. Loveleen Malhotra on July 3rd, 2008 8:38 am

    All the best dude…Let me know if I could be of any help.

  32. rbehemoth on July 7th, 2008 9:53 am

    Just saw this post… Hope you succeed in this venture… All the best :)

  33. Mainak on July 7th, 2008 10:34 am

    Good Luck man

  34. Hemant G. on July 8th, 2008 12:26 am

    @ Mainak and rbehemoth
    Thanks for your wishes guys.

  35. Sanjay Arora on July 10th, 2008 2:11 pm

    Best wishes for your project.

  36. Anurag Sindhwani on July 13th, 2008 12:22 am

    Wish you all the very best buddy. I am sure you’ll do well. Most people end up doing stuff they are second best at. Good to see that you’re living it up and giving a shot to something you love :-)

  37. Hemant G. on July 13th, 2008 3:34 pm

    @ Sanjay & Anurag
    Thanks a ton for your wishes.

  38. ravptor on July 13th, 2008 10:04 pm

    All the best Hemanth! In Bay Area so except to wish you all luck, there is not much I can offer.

    But please keep writing on PFC about all your triumphs and tribulations… keep ‘em coming!

  39. Nadia Kanwal on July 15th, 2008 6:18 am

    Hemant,
    Wishing you all the best! With your talent, you will go very far :)… keep up the passion for films!

  40. Hemant G. on July 16th, 2008 8:08 am

    @ravptor, @Nadia
    Thanks a lot guys for your wishes…

  41. Jatin Makkar on July 19th, 2008 9:29 am

    Hi hemant,
    gud 2 hear that…. so if u need any help…. I am always there to try my best….
    Wish u gud luck

  42. Bhavya Palia on July 22nd, 2008 2:45 pm

    Kaha tak pahucha kaaam Bataaoo,,,,

    Dnt forget to put the Punjabi song in the movie…….

    Best of luck

    take some rest also bhai…..

  43. Shivajee Chandrabhushan on August 20th, 2008 8:17 am

    @Hemant…It was great talking to you. Way to go. As I told you “Enjoy The Journey”…Best of Luck.

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