A filmmaker uncovering unique human stories.
Utpal Kalal is a filmmaker based in India, bringing over a decade of experience in directing a diverse range of indie projects. His recent award-winning documentary, "14th February & Beyond," explores themes of love, consumerism, and self-worth, and has been premiered at over 15 film festivals. These include the Mumbai International Film Festival (by Films Division of India), the Youth Vision Competition at the Millennium International Documentary Film Festival, Belgium, San Diego Comic-Con, and the Indian Panorama selection at the International Film Festival of India.
Utpal's film has been acquired by Espresso Media International, London, for worldwide rights. It has subsequently been broadcasted on television, released on streaming platforms, DVDs, and has also found its way into U.S. public libraries. The distribution channels include RTVE (Spain), Tubi by FOX, Amazon, STV (UK), RTBF (Belgium), MVD Entertainment, and Dreamscape Media.
Currently residing in Udaipur city, Utpal was born and raised in a small village in the Rajasthan state of India. Despite studying medicine, he chose to pursue his passion for cinema. The unique combination of his rural and medical background has informed his storytelling and artistic vision, leading him to develop his upcoming project in his home state. The project explores an interlocking story involving different individuals in multilayered interactions of resistance, politics, identity, ecology, and human emotion.
Indian Panorama Selection
The 14th February & Beyond
International Film Festival of India, IFFI
Goa
2021
Official Selection
The 14th February & Beyond
UK Asian Film Festival
Middlesex
2020
Official Selection (National Competition)
The 14th February & Beyond
Mumbai International Film Festival by Govt. of India (MIFF)
Mumbai
2020
Official Selection
The 14th February & Beyond
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
Melbourne
Official Selection
The 14th February & Beyond
Indian Film Festival of Houston, Inc
Houston
Preliminary Selection
The 14th February & Beyond
Golden Tree International Film Festival
Frankfurt
Official Selection
The 14th February & Beyond
San Diego Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
San Diego
Winner, Best Documentary, Audience Choice Award
The 14th February & Beyond
Riverside International Film Festival
California
Official Selection
The 14th February & Beyond
International Documentary Film Festival Millenium 2020
Brussels
Winner, Best Film award (Documentary Feature)
The 14th February & Beyond
Jaipur International Film Festival 2020
Jaipur
Birth Date
September 1, 1993
Birth City
Phalasia
Current City
Udaipur
Hometown
Phalasia
Height
5/9
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Indian
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
A filmmaker uncovering unique human stories.
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