The Seeker - A Journey Of Awakening

Neeraj Mishra:

“Neeraj Mishra is a director, writer, cinematographer, and editor that currently lives in Hyderabad, India. Neeraj has several film credits, some of which are on IMDb and others are uncredited. Neeraj has made Award-winning adventure short films like, “The Seeker - A Journey Of Awakening”, “Nanda Devi - The Quiet Mountain” based on the adventure stories experiences while hiking in the Himalayan Region. Neeraj is an entrepreneur & product manager by profession and has worked with many multinational organizations. Neeraj has studied Bachelors of Technology in Electronics in late 2008 from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT).

Neeraj shares his love for High Altitude Hiking, Cycling & Running. Neeraj won Best Outdoor Film award at Amorgos Tourism Film Festival 2018 for his movie “The Seeker – Journey of Awakening”. The movie also became first Indian Adventure Movie to win an award at X Games Aspen – 2019 Bristol, Tennessee, United States. Neeraj’s movies have been Officially Selected for many International Adventure & Travel Film Festivals. Like, International Festival Of Outdoor Films – 2018, Milano Montagna Film Festival – 2018, International Tourism Film Festival "Tourfilm Riga" – 2019 & India’s most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival – 2020.

Neeraj first visited Himalaya with his parents when he was just 5 years old. Himalayan landscape, mountain, culture & local people inspired him to experience the region through Hiking. That experience propelled his career in filmmaking to new levels. Neeraj, currently working on various projects based on the adventure sports & nature preservation in India & Himalaya region. Hopefully, he will continue to give us motivation & inspiration through his films to travel in the Himalayas.

Atul Khandar:

“Atul Khandar is a director, cinematographer and adventure photographer that currently lives in Hyderabad, India. Atul has made Award-winning adventure short films like, “The Seeker - A Journey Of Awakening”, “Meghalaya - A Mistical Odyssey” based on the adventure stories experiences while hiking in the Himalayan Region. Atul is an entrepreneur & web marketiere by profession and has worked with many multinational organizations. Atul has studied Post Graduate Degree in Marketing & Business Management from Massey University, New Zealand.

Atul shares his love for High Altitude Hiking, Photography & Digital Marketing. Atul won Best Outdoor Film award at Amorgos Tourism Film Festival 2018 for his movie “The Seeker – Journey of Awakening” which is based on his journey to the base of Mount Everest. While hiking the difficult trail, Atul managed to get stunning footages from the region which make the move more appreciable. This Movie also became first Indian Adventure Movie to win an award at X Games Aspen – 2019 Bristol, Tennessee, United States. Atul’s movie has been Officially Selected for many International Adventure & Travel Film Festivals. Like, International Festival Of Outdoor Films – 2018, Milano Montagna Film Festival – 2018, International Tourism Film Festival "Tourfilm Riga" – 2019 & India’s most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival – 2020.

Atul ones did his first solo backpacking trip through High Altitude Terrain of Himalaya. With newly purchased DSLR and amateur photography techniques, Atul came back from trip with breathtaking images. That experience propelled his career in filmmaking & photography to new levels. Atul, currently working on various projects based on the adventure sports & nature preservation in India & Himalaya region.