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Filmmaker Vikram Ahuja
Last Updated : 25 May 2011
Filmmaker Vikram Ahuja.
City Express caught up with the budding filmmaker Vikram Ahuja, to find out more about his experiences while making his very first movie, 'Do I?', which was screened on UTV World MoviesHe’s all of 27, working in the USA as a consultant, young, witty and energetic. But, his passion for movies is indefinable. His first ever attempt at making a short film led him to the success of winning the short film competition organised by UTV World Movies on the theme ‘My Very First…’. He was even more ecstatic when his movie was screened on UTV World Movies.Vikram Ahuja, the budding filmmaker, talks about his experiences while making his very first movie, ‘Do I?’. Here are the excerpts.How different is making a short film from performing a play or maybe even making a feature film?It’s incredibly different yet similar. In a short film you have to convey a message in a crisp and lively manner. You have a limited scope to use time and resources that need to be used in the best possible manner. One needs to realize that having 20 characters is not going to help. The protagonist here explains the entire movie. You just have one chance to lead the audience. They could get bored in the first minute. In a feature film there is wider scope to experiment. Still the idea needs to be conveyed in a crisp manner without boring the audience.What has inspired you about film making?I was into theatre in school and college and I loved acting. I also used to dance salsa with LVDS in Bangalore. I like the whole concept of storytelling. That is something common among film makers. Film is a powerful medium to get into the minds of the viewers. I like the idea of keeping the audience entertained.What is the movie about?This is my very first film. It’s a five minute thriller that looks at life in a funny way. It is spoof on a real life situation. I have dealt with two very strong and common emotions — fear and happiness, which we as people experience. But the story through which I am conveying it is what makes the film funny and appealing to the audience. The film is an honest and yet an exaggerated view from the mind of a man who is going to get married and his thought process until the wedding. I must say that women would be a little irritated with the premises of the film. But it all ends with good humour.How did you think about making this movie?I was making this movie in general since I am passionate about filmmaking. Then UTV announced the short film making competition and I altered the story. The theme was similar but the characters and specifications were different.Your movie was screened on TV. Can you tell us about your entire experience winning the contest?UTV is a huge name in entertainment industry and it was a great forum for me to participate and win the contest. I think such contests should keep happening and more media houses should encourage talent in the country. It was a great experience which has further given me a boost to do a lot more.Are there any filmmakers you look up to?Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Lawrence to name a few. I love Aamir Khan as well. I like his intelligence and the way he connects with his viewers and delivers the best.Are there more movies that you look forward to make?Yes, I am looking forward to make something different. There are many ideas that I have through which I want to explore a broader medium. I would want to work on flash dance and interactive theatre.
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