Moved by character-driven narratives in both fiction and documentary that connect with global audiences. I'm continually striving to craft purposeful stories that shed light on the human experience.
Born in New Delhi, Vikram’s biggest influence was his grandmother’s storytelling.
His feature documentary BEYOND MOVING is currently streaming on APPLE TV.
He is in the midst of directing a PBS doc-series WHO OWNS THE WORLD for TVO Ca & ZDF INFO
His first short film, the multi award winning CALCUTTA TAXI won the Oscar Qualifier at the Aspen ShortFest 2013 and was screened at over 50+ festivals worldwide.
His Paralympian commercial for the Pan Am Games titled 'Are you ready' was nominated for the CANNES LIONS in the Best Film category.
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY - Fiction & Documentary
WHO OWNS THE WORLD, 4 EPISODES DOCUMENTARY SERIES, for PBS, TVO & Zdef (CURRENTLY FILMING) Produced my Hawkeye Pictures, Toronto (Book of Negros, Sleeping Giant, Brother) and Broadcasters PBS US, TVO Canada Coproduced with ZDF Germany.
BEYOND MOVING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY, 2020 (APPLE TV) Beyond moving is currently streaming on Apple TV as a part of their 2021 Lineup. It premiered in Toronto at the HotDocs Theatre in 2020 and acquired Theatrical and VOD Distribution Blue Ice Docs and International sales Filmoptions Montreal.
CALCUTTA TAXI SHORT FILM NARRATIVE, 2012 Funded by Bravofact! and National Film Board of Canada, Oscar Qualifier at the Aspen ShortFest 2013 and was screened at over 50+ festivals worldwide Including Clermont Ferrand, Austin Film Festival, Sao Paolo Intl and Rhode Island Intl to name a few.
DOG-MA FEATURE DOCUMENTARY (POST PRODUCTION), 2022 POV of the Director's mother Sulakshmi Dasgupta feeding 500+ strays every day, for the past fifteen years in the streets of Delhi. In the process, she has isolated herself from her whole family, including her son and director Vikram Dasgupta. International Distribution, LOI Seville International, Entertainment One.
College
Calcutta University, Govt College or Art, West Bengal, INDIA
Fine Art, Painting and Commercial Art
19942000
College
Sheridan University Post Graduate
Advanced Film and Television
20012002
Birth Date
January 9
Nickname
Vik
Birth City
New Delhi
Current City
Toronto
Hometown
Toronto
Height
5'11
Ethnicity
South Asian
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Moved by character-driven narratives in both fiction and documentary that connect with global audiences. I'm continually striving to craft purposeful stories that shed light on the human experience.
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