Pankaj Upadhayay, owner of euphonyXpressions.com, is a Kolkata (India) born and Sydney (Australia) based independent Filmmaker, YouTuber and a management consulting professional.
Pankaj Upadhayay's story is a vibrant tapestry woven with a love for storytelling and an enduring passion for cinema. His journey began with formal training in filmmaking at St. Jesuits, Chitrabani in Kolkata, India. Even amid family expectations and unforeseen circumstances, Pankaj's dedication to storytelling persisted.
Untimely demise of his parents, became a catalyst, guiding him towards a more focused pursuit of life goals that aligned with inner peace and happiness. Despite a career in corporate project management across various global locations, Pankaj's creative flame continued to burn brightly. He dedicated himself to writing poetry, crafting stories, and embracing the evolving digital tools in filmmaking while traveling and working on diverse projects.
In 2016, a move from London to Canberra led to a significant turning point. Encouragement from a fellow film enthusiast led to the creation of "SMILE," his first short film, which debuted at the 22nd Canberra Short Film Festival. This experience ignited an uncontainable motivation, propelling Pankaj to create numerous short films and music videos, captivating audiences across generations. His works have garnered admiration at various film festivals and gained popularity on social media platforms.
Pankaj's family, particularly his wife and daughters, share his ardour for storytelling. Together, they harmonize their corporate and personal lives, deeply committed to learning every aspect of filmmaking as a collective passion. Their support and collaboration empower Pankaj to produce numerous videos and short films that resonate with audiences.
His dedication, resilience, and unwavering love for his craft shine through his words and work, reflecting a profound joy found behind the lenses of his creative endeavours.
'MY JOY IS SIMPLE. ITS BEHIND MY LENSES'
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Short Films: https://bit.ly/397rFrT
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Site: www.euphonyXpressions.com
  • Director (23 Credits)
    Cabin No. 127 | A Psychological Short Film2026
    Experimental, Short
    Chai Ki Khushboo2026
    Experimental, Short
    Broken Shelter - DV Awareness Short Film2024
    Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Matchmaking - More than a Ring2024
    Short
    Who's there (Spooky Short Film)2024
    Experimental, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    12:00 AM | Illusion | Mystery Spooky Short Film2023
    Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media
    Audition Call2023
    Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Bandish | Unrequited Love Story | 2023
    Experimental, Feature, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Déjà Vu _Mystery Hindi Short Film2023
    Experimental, Feature, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Less a Man2023
    Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    O Sohor2023
    Music Video
    Zindagi Dobaara | Hindi Movie |2022
    Experimental, Feature, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Bhram - Assignment2021
    Animation, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    BHRAM - THAT NIGHT2021
    Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media
    BHRAM - THAT NIGHT2021
    Experimental, Feature, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Gift - Father Daughter Short Film2021
    Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Kashmakash - Music video on the story of every life's eternal struggle, and yet, hoping on! 2021
    Music Video
    Trick or Treat - Halloween night home alone Short Film2021
    Experimental, Short, Other
    Believe2020
    Experimental, Music Video, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Torch2020
    Animation, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    An Arvo (Pankaj Upadhayay Australia)2019
    Short
    Not Alone (Mystery short film by Pankaj Upadhayay, Australia2018
    Animation, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    SMILE - SHORT FILM BY PANKAJ UPADHAYAY - CSFF 20172017
    Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
  • Writer (16 Credits)
    Cabin No. 127 | A Psychological Short Film2026
    Experimental, Short
    Chai Ki Khushboo2026
    Experimental, Short
    Matchmaking - More than a Ring2024
    Short
    Who's there (Spooky Short Film)2024
    Experimental, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    12:00 AM | Illusion | Mystery Spooky Short Film2023
    Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media
    Audition Call2023
    Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Bandish | Unrequited Love Story | 2023
    Experimental, Feature, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Déjà Vu _Mystery Hindi Short Film2023
    Experimental, Feature, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Bhram - Assignment2021
    Animation, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    BHRAM - THAT NIGHT2021
    Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media
    BHRAM - THAT NIGHT2021
    Experimental, Feature, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Gift - Father Daughter Short Film2021
    Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Trick or Treat - Halloween night home alone Short Film2021
    Experimental, Short, Other
    Torch2020
    Animation, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    An Arvo (Pankaj Upadhayay Australia)2019
    Short
    Not Alone (Mystery short film by Pankaj Upadhayay, Australia2018
    Animation, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
  • Producer (13 Credits)
    Cabin No. 127 | A Psychological Short Film2026
    Experimental, Short
    Chai Ki Khushboo2026
    Experimental, Short
    Broken Shelter - DV Awareness Short Film2024
    Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Matchmaking - More than a Ring2024
    Short
    Who's there (Spooky Short Film)2024
    Experimental, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    12:00 AM | Illusion | Mystery Spooky Short Film2023
    Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media
    Bandish | Unrequited Love Story | 2023
    Experimental, Feature, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Déjà Vu _Mystery Hindi Short Film2023
    Experimental, Feature, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Less a Man2023
    Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Trick or Treat - Halloween night home alone Short Film2021
    Experimental, Short, Other
    An Arvo (Pankaj Upadhayay Australia)2019
    Short
    Not Alone (Mystery short film by Pankaj Upadhayay, Australia2018
    Animation, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    SMILE - SHORT FILM BY PANKAJ UPADHAYAY - CSFF 20172017
    Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
  • Acting (10 Credits)
    Cabin No. 127 | A Psychological Short Film2026
    Experimental, Short
    Matchmaking - More than a Ring2024
    Short
    12:00 AM | Illusion | Mystery Spooky Short Film2023
    Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media
    Audition Call2023
    Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Déjà Vu _Mystery Hindi Short Film2023
    Experimental, Feature, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Less a Man2023
    Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Zindagi Dobaara | Hindi Movie |2022
    Experimental, Feature, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Gift - Father Daughter Short Film2021
    Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Trick or Treat - Halloween night home alone Short Film2021
    Experimental, Short, Other
    SMILE - SHORT FILM BY PANKAJ UPADHAYAY - CSFF 20172017
    Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
Official Selection
Bhram - Assignment
LIFT-OFF Film Festival 2021
Pinewoods Studio
College
Chitrabani - St Xaviers Institiate of Communications
Filmmaking
2001
College
Certificate in Professional Screenwriting with Mitch Loche - Full bright Scholar from Hollywood
Writing for Films and TV
2001
Birth Date
January 14
Nickname
Pankaj
Birth City
Kolkata
Current City
Sydney
Hometown
Sydney
Height
1.76 M
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Indian Australian
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Married To
Mamta Upadhayay
Children
Natasha and Tashelle Upadhayay
Learnt Filmmaking in 2001 and made my first short film in 2016 that was officially screened at the 22nd Canberra Short Film Festival
I dabbled a few hats during shoot of 'Smile'
I shelved a beautiful shot short film because I wasnt happy with the audio
Thats all - I think. Cinema!
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