Shabnam Ferdousi
Shabnam Ferdousi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 January 1972 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | MSS in Sociology, University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
Shabnam Ferdousi (original name: Mirza Shabnam Ferdousi) is a Bangladeshi filmmaker and film-activist.[1] She is working in film and electronic media for the last 27 years. She made about 40 documentary films; and many feature and infotainment show for TV channels. She worked as an executive producer more than 100 documentary films for private TV channels.[2]
She started her career as a model in TV commercials back in 1995. She was also a renowned news caster and presenter. In 1996 she joined as a member of Zahir Raihan Film Society and introduced with international films and film genre. She became the member of Bangladesh Short Film Forum and organized a national film fest as the festival director in 2000. Later, she participated in the first documentary film-making course in Bangladesh, organized by Steps Towards Development in the same year. And started her career as a documentary filmmaker 22 years back.
She has been awarded Bangladesh Government Grant for her debut fiction film “Ajob Karkhana” (Song of the Soul) in 2017.[1] The film is scheduled to be released in 2022 and taking part in international film festivals.[3]
Her perspective in films is – to explore on an intimate level. She loves to see things and explain them in minute details, and also from a broader viewpoint. In her films, she explored themes ranging from human rights to fine arts, from politics to poetic reality methodically. She has a view point to see things about marginality and minority. As she worked in various people from grass root to upper class of the society, that gives her a inner look. She believed that, artist has no limits in their thoughts. She belongs to her own philosophy about human race and life.
RECENT STATUS[]
Film Maker
Program Editor, Ekattor Television
Audio-Visual Consultant
Filmography[]
Major Films:
Ajob Karkhana (Song of the Soul) 2022--- A full length fiction film on a journey of a rock super star, who will changed after meeting with folk artists of Bangladesh. Produced by Versa Media Ltd. and Bangladesh Govt.[4]
The Legacy (2018)- a short fiction on a missing young terrorist. Produced by Projonmo Wave and US Embassy of Dhaka.[5]
Kushum (2019)- a short fiction on a teenage footballer in rural Bangladesh. Produced by Projonmo Wave and US Embassy of Dhaka.[6]
Born Together (Jonmoshathi) (2016) --- a 72 minutes documentary film on human rights of war babies of Bangladesh. Produced by Ekattor Television and Liberation War Museum of Bangladesh.[7]
Fire Play (2017) --- 18 minutes short documentary is based on urban slum area torched in fire. Produced by Ekattor Television
O’de Love (2017)– 25 minutes documentary on the conception of love affair between two young man and woman. Produced by Ekattor Television
...and we cross the same road- 49 minutes’ documentary film on street beggars of Bangladesh. (2006). Produced by Impress Telefilm Ltd. and Channel-i.
Titas Ekti Nodir Naam (A River called Titas)--- a 25 minutes’ documentary on traditional fishermen in the bank of river Titas. It's also a reconstruction of the film and novel Titas Ekti Nodir Naam. (2009). Produced by Jamuna Television Ltd.
Porramatir Gondho (Smoke on Fire)--- 21 minutes’ documentary film on brick kiln and air pollution in our land. (2010). Produced by Jamuna Television Ltd.
Bishkabbyo (The Poison Teller) --- a 24 minutes’ documentary on insecticides seller and a parallel story of under privileged urban people (2012). Produced by Ekattor Television[8]
Nonakabbyo (Salt Saga) --- 20 minutes’ documentary film on a single mother who raising her daughter and challenges of her life with an emotional crisis (2012). Produced by Ekattor Television
Shohorkabbyo (The City Song) --- a 28 minutes’ documentary film on urban middle class and their identity crisis (2012). Produced by Ekattor Television
Naa Premik, Naa Biplobee (Nor Lover, Neither Rebel)---- A documentary film on a young generation and their thoughts and crisis. (2013). Produced by Ekattor Television[9]
Iccha Bashanta (Spring of Desire)¾ based on the Hermaphrodites Life and their emotional crisis ( duration: 20 min, 2003)
Noho Mata Noho Konnya (Mother and Daughter: Molested Lives)- based on sexual harassment on women in Bangladesh (2001). Conducted by Steps Towards Development.
Opekkha (The Awaiting)--- based on the mothers who are waiting in front of their children’s school (2000). Conducted by Steps Towards Development.
Shelai Ghor (The Seamstress House)- 60 minutes long documentary film on women participation in the most vibrant sector of Bangladesh garments industry. Produced by Steps Towards Development(2013)
Alok Naree (Lady with the Lamp)--- 30 minutes’ documentary film on the role of women in healthcare sector of Bangladesh in last 100years. Produced by Steps Towards Development. (2010)
Bhubon Bhora Shur (Melodies of the Soul)- 56 minutes documentary film is based on the philosophical journey of Md. Anisur Rahman and Tagore song. Produced by Meghna Guhathakurta and Shipra Bose. (2008)[10]
Bhashajoyita (The Language Fighter) --- 58 minutes long documentary film on women participation on Language Movement of Bangladesh from 1947-1955. Produced by Steps Towards Development (2008).
Water Play--- a 22 minutes biographical documentary on eminent artist Alokesh Ghosh. Produced by Bengal Foundation (2007).
Twi-Light Colors – a 21 minutes biographical documentary on eminent artist Farida Zaman. Produced by Bengal Foundation (2006).
In Quest of Life- based on a single, independent woman photographer. Produced by Steps Towards Development (2005)
International Film:
Let Them Eat Cake-----A global film directed and produced by Alexis Krasilovsky, is renowned for her international production “Women Behind the Camera). Shabnam was the co-producer and director from Bangladesh part. (2008-2012)
Development Films:
A documentary on domestic violence against women for We Can Campaign project of Oxfam GB (2004)
A documentary on first change makers conference of We Can Campaign project of Oxfam GB (2005)
Two TV Spots on Election Campaigning Awareness, for Proshika MUK. (2001)
A Video documentary on Adolescent project (ALAP) for Concern Worldwide. (2007)
Two Video Productions on Eve Teasing and Women in Politics for Steps Towards Development. (2006)
One documentary on Student Volunteers for Steps Towards Development. (2007)
A documentary on empowering adolescent girls (Shonglap) for Stromme Foundation Bangladesh. (2010)
A documentary on We Can Campaign of Oxfam GB (2010)
One video documentary on domestic violence against women produced by We Can Campaign. (2014)
5 documentaries on beneficiaries of PROSHAR project under ACDI/VOCA supported by USAID (2015)
9 short documentaries on leadership of women under ACDI/VOCA supported by USAID and UN Women (2015)
A documentary film on Early Marriage supported by We Can (2015)
Two TV spot on Asrayon Prokolpo and Ekti Barri Ekti Khamar of 10 Initiatives of Prime Minister of Bangladesh (2017)[11]
Awards[]
Anannya Top Ten (2009)
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy & Moviyana Film Society Award (2013)[12]
Best Short Award on 15th Rainbow International Film Festival, London (2014)
Best Documentary Film on 16th Dhaka International Film Festival. (2017)[13]
Special Jury Mention Award on Bodhisattva International Film Festival, Patna, India (2017)[14]
Inspiring Woman Award by Bangladesh Brand Forum (2018)
National Award by Govt. of Bangladesh on Best Documentary Film (2016)[15]
Training and Workshop on Film and Media[]
A four months long Video Documentary Film Making Workshop conducted by Steps Towards Development, Dhaka (2000). (With two course productions).
A two months long Women Film Makers Workshop conducted by Steps Towards Development. (With one course production)
An international Media Campaigning Material Development Workshop by Oxfam G.B. and Steps Towards Development, Dhaka (2004)
A Film Making Workshop by Berlinale Talent Campus of Osian’s Cinefan Film Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema. Delhi, India (2005)
An international media related training by SAFMA, Karachi, Pakistan. (2006)
An International event on Sexuality “Films of Desire” conducted by South Asian Sexuality and Resource Centre and TARASHI, Rajasthan, India (2007)
Social Activism[]
Social Activism:
President and Ex-Convener and life time member of Bangladesh Documentary Council
Ex-joint secretary and life time member of Bangladesh Short Film Forum
Committee member of Violence Against Women, We Can Bangladesh Major Festival Participation
Major Festival Participation[]
Osian’s Cinefan Film Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema Delhi, India.
Asia Pacific Film Festival, Berlin, Germany.
“Films of Desire” organized by TARASHI, Rajasthan, India.
Globians Film Festival, Berlin, Germany.
JDCA Art and Artist Film Festival, Orissa, India.
IWART Film Festival, Delhi, India
Kolkata International Film Festival, India.
Himal South Asian Film Festival, Kathmandu, Nepal.
International Rainbow Film Festival, London, England.
Dhaka International Film Festival, Bangladesh
Bodhisattva International Film festival, Patna, India.
(IDSFFK) International Documentary and Short Film Festival Kerala, India.
(MIFF) Mumbai International Film Festival, India.
International Short Film Festival, Dhaka, Bnagladesh
Personal Information[]
Mother: Begum Ferdous Mahal (Late)[]
Father: Mirza Md. Abdul Momen[]
Brother: Mirza Abdullah Al Mamun[]
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Marital Status: Single[]
References[]
- ^ Quddus, Rayan (2014-10-11). "Ten Things You Didn't Know About Shabnam Ferdousi". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ^ "দুই বাংলায় আসছে 'আজব কারখানা' | বিনোদন". Somoy News (in Bengali). Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ^ "দুই বাংলায় 'আজব কারখানা'". Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ^ "সরকারি অনুদান পেলেন ছয় চলচ্চিত্র নির্মাতা". মানবজমিন. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ^ Uttaradhikar ( উত্তরাধিকার ) | Episode 6 : Projonmo Wave | Bangla Short Film, retrieved 2022-01-12
- ^ Kushum ( কুসুম ) | Episode 8 : Projonmo Wave | Bangla Short Film, retrieved 2022-01-12
- ^ "'আমি সবসময় এই দেশের মানুষের ভাষায় কথা বলতে চাই'- শবনম ফেরদৌসী". Sarabangla | Breaking News | Sports | Entertainment. 2018-04-08. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
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- ^ Ekattor TV Documentary Film Na Premik Na Biplobi Part 01, retrieved 2022-01-12
- ^ Bhuban Bhora Sur, retrieved 2022-01-12
- ^ PM Spot - একটি বাড়ী একটি খামার TVC, retrieved 2022-01-13
- ^ "Tale of female filmmakers of Bangladesh - Women's Own - observerbd.com". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ "DHAKA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL". Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ "Bodhisattva International Film Festival". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ "National Film Awards, Bangladesh (2016)". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- Living people
- 1972 births
- University of Dhaka alumni
- Bangladeshi filmmakers