Gnana Shekar V. S.

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Gnana Shekar V. S.
Born (1979-02-17) 17 February 1979 (age 42)
NationalityIndian
OccupationCinematographer
Years active2010–present

Gnana Shekar V. S. (born June 1, 1979) is an Indian cinematographer and painter. He marked his beginning with his student film titled Tetris[1] which was an official selection at Cinéfondation, Cannes Film Festival.[2] First gained critical recognition for his debut as an independent cinematographer with the film Vedam (2010). His work is noted for its realistic approach. In 2017 his cinematography for Gautamiputra Satakarni received accolades and rave reviews for his unique way of painting the canvas of the silver screen using natural flame.

Early life and education[]

Gnana Shekar's education was an irony, Being the son of a teacher he never had an experience of schooling. He was a curious kid who picked up on his father's collection of literature. At early life, his imagination took a swirl when he stumbled upon an Illustrated magazine which evoked a sense of visualization in him.

As a fine arts student, he was influenced by great masters like Vincent Van Gogh and Niko Pirosmani which inspired him to create some intense spiritual Art works in which he marries a Modernist sense of Perspective with an authentic form. Though his first love was painting, later during the course, he wanted to mould his skill into photography.[3]

Art career[]

Painting the screen apart, Gnana Shekar has another love – painting the canvas. Blessed with a flair for the fine arts, the cinematographer showcased a collection of his works at Park Hyatt Hyderabad on 18 April 2015 and attended by the Art Lovers in the city.[4][5]

Gnana will be exhibiting a new series of his paintings, on faces, in Georgia, where his favourite filmmaker Sergei Parajanov and painter Niko Pirosmani are from.[6]

Gnana Shekar fond of acrylic colours. never uses a paint brush to paint. he paints with a thumb, it makes him feel more connected. He has also begun using computer generated graphic art, using geometric shapes to create a reflection of life.[7]

Filmography[]

Short films and documentaries[]

Year Film Director Notes
2005 Here Is My Nocturne Anirban Dutta Screened in major Indian film festivals. Also been screened as a part of an exhibition on Indian art and popular culture in the Helsinki City art Museum, Finland.[8]
2006 Tetris Anirban Dutta Official selection at Cinéfondation, Cannes Film Festival 2006
2007 Setu Shyamal Karmakar Official selection at 54th and won a special mention.
2007 Ranu Shyamal Karmakar Screened at Mumbai International Film Festival and International Film Festival of Kerala
2014 Chronicles of a Temple Painter Shravan Katikaneni Won Best Documentary award at IDSFFK - 2014, Thiruvananthapuram

Feature films[]

Year Film Language Notes
2010 Vedam Telugu Nandi Award for Best Feature Film – 2010
Best Film- Filmfare Awards South 2011
2011 Dhada Telugu
2011 Vaanam Tamil
2012 Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum Telugu
2014 Nuvvala Nenila Telugu
2015 Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju Telugu
2015 Kanche Telugu National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 63rd National Film Awards ceremony.
2015 Maj Rati Keteki Assamese Official Selection at 21st International Film Festival of Kerala[9]
2016 Majnu Telugu
2016 Sheesh Mahal Telugu
2017 Gautamiputra Satakarni Telugu
2018 Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi Hindi
2018 Antariksham 9000 KMPH Telugu
2019 N.T.R: Kathanayakudu Telugu
2019 N.T.R: Mahanayakudu Telugu
2021 Gamanam Telugu
2022 Hari Hara Veera Mallu Telugu

References[]

  1. ^ "TETRIS - Festival de Cannes".
  2. ^ "Making empty choices".
  3. ^ "V.S. Gnana Shekar on Gautamiputra Satakarni and his artistic pursuits - The Hindu".
  4. ^ "Art up his sleeve - Hyderabad - The Hindu".
  5. ^ "Exclusive Coverage: Cinematographer Gnana Shekar VS Art Exhibition in Hyderabad".
  6. ^ "The artistic lensman".
  7. ^ "Art up his sleeve - Hyderabad - The Hindu".
  8. ^ "Magic Lantern Movies LLP". Archived from the original on 4 September 2013.
  9. ^ "MAJ RATI KETEKI – 26th International Film Festival of Kerala".

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