A Filmmaker Wilson Louis is one of the names the Indian film fraternity looks up to, for his daring innovations in the field of visual effects, advs. films, short films & feature films.
Wilson Louis
Filmmaker, Content Creator, Film Festival Judge & VFX Producer/ Director.
1996- 2023
A complete identity for film making right from producing to directing, he has started his career in quite a unique, well-planned manner.Wilson Louis is a M.Sc. post-graduate in Mass Communication, from E.M.R.C. Pune University, with a specialization in direction in the faculty of Film and TV.
Wilson Louis cast his magic in the film fraternity when his short film titled "6 x 4 - the space" (A story of a lift man) was highly acclaimed for its unique concept and also technique of shooting on DV format and transferring it to the 35mm format. It won the 'Best short film' award at the International Seagate Awards for technical brilliance, in the year 2004.
Wilson Louis started his career in film making as a visual effects producer and director in some of the foremost and pioneered companies in the country, where he worked for some odd 40 films which were a great success in the commercial circuit.
The Director’s alluring cinematic vision made him successful in Indian cinema with paranormal flicks such as "HO SAKTA HAI", a film that delves into the inner fears of people who believe and disbelieve in black magic;
This film script is also a part of Margaret thatcher library.
Ho Sakta Hai: Writer(s) on script: Wilson Louis-ID NUMBER: 72056604
Margaret Herrick Library-Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
‘KAALO - the desert witch’, noted to be India's first creature based live-action-diurnal horror film, on a deadly witch attacking a bus in the deserts of Rajasthan in pursuit of killing a small girl. It released on 17th Dec 2010 & has also won two prestigious international awards in ‘South African Horror film fest’ for ‘Best film & best cinematography’.
“Kaalo” has created an Indian record as the highest watched horror film on YouTube by 74 million views. The film now counted as a cult horror film.
Below is the YouTube link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0C-Hywcy7Q&t=3s
Wilson Louis Films, his company has a division “Metablockfilms” which produces short films.
Wilson's louis short film, "Holding Back" which was based on a true story, won over 21 film festivals all over the globe. His short film “Choke” a social thriller film, is doing the round of film festivals , garnering a lot of praise and awards.
Wilson louis is passionate about Still photography. He actively started still photography from 2020- 21. Since the he roams all around the world in pursuit of great clicks. He has won several still photography awards, both internationally and national in the year 2022.
BIOGRAPHY
"Perfect Timing"
(Short film - Production date-Feb - 2023)
A social drama fiction film
WON 13 AWARDS in major film festivals.
Feature Film / Short films Director-Writer
A young man going through depression will have a thought changing encounter. Is this Karmic Intervention, Manifestation of his thoughts or something more.
"KAALO"
Film: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0C-Hywcy7Q
The desert witch film noted as India's first creature based live-action - day horror film creates a record breaking of now around
74 MILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE.
Released On : 17 Dec 2011
Written & Directed By : Wilson Louis
Awarded By South African Horror Fest Festival (2011) for Best Film & Cinematography
  • Producer (5 Credits)
    "Master Plan 2035"2023
    Documentary, Short
    Perfect Timing 2023
    Short
    CHOKE2019
    Short
    Holding Back2016
    Short
    6 X 4 The Space2009
    Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media
  • Writer (4 Credits)
    Perfect Timing 2023
    Short
    CHOKE2019
    Short
    Holding Back2016
    Short
    6 X 4 The Space2009
    Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media
  • Director (4 Credits)
    Perfect Timing 2023
    Short
    CHOKE2019
    Short
    Holding Back2016
    Short
    6 X 4 The Space2009
    Experimental, Short, Television, Web / New Media
  • Editor (1 Credit)
    CHOKE2019
    Short
Life Screenings One Minute Film Festival
"Master Plan 2035"

Florida
2023
New York Tri-State International Film Festival
CHOKE

New York
2023
Roma Short Film Festival
CHOKE

Rome
2023
Toronto Indie Filmmakers Festival
CHOKE

Toronto
2023
kalakari film festival" 2023
Holding Back
Honour - kalakari film festival" 2023
DEWAS, MP 455001
2023
Tokyo International Short Film Festival
CHOKE

Tokyo
2022
Won the People Choice Award for the best film in Mumbai at the NMIFF Thane – Jabalpur international film festival Jan 2017
Holding Back
Won the People Choice Award - Jabalpur international film festival Jan 2017
jabalpur
2017
Official Selection" at the Depth of Field International Film Festival competition, an IMDb Qualified Event, a "Top-100 Review" Film Festival
Holding Back
Official Selection" at the Depth of Field International Film Festival competition, an IMDb Qualified Event, a "Top-100 Review" Film Festival
18670 Coastal Highway #1048 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 United States
2017
Won the jury special award at the International Short Bangalore film festival-ISFFB 2017
Holding Back
Won the jury special award at the International Short Bangalore film festival-ISFFB 2017
Bangalore
2017
FESTELLEN INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Bangalore
Holding Back
BEst short film: FESTELLEN INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Bangalore
Bangalore
2017
FINALIST AT FILMFARE AWARDS 2107 – Top five short films.
Holding Back
FINALIST AT FILMFARE AWARDS 2107 – Top five short films.
Mumbai
2017
Won the “Award of Commendation” and official selection at the Canada shorts film festival 2016
Holding Back
Won the “Award of Commendation” and official selection at the Canada shorts film festival 2016
Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2K8
2016
Won the best jury special award at the prestigious Smita Patil foundation award PUNE 2016
Holding Back
Won the best jury special award at the prestigious Smita Patil foundation award PUNE 2016
Pune
2016
Semi finalist at the Screen Short Fest 16 Kolkatt
Holding Back
Semi finalist at the Screen Short Fest 16 Kolkatt
Kolkatta
2016
Now selected as best film at Salento international short film festival to be held in Sept 2016 in Sept 2016.
Holding Back
Salento international film festival 2016
Salento
2016
Now selected as best film at Lonavala International film festival 2016 to be held in sept.
Holding Back
LIFFI Lonavla best of films 2016.
lonavala
2016
Won the Best Indian short film
Holding Back
NIFF Nasik international film festival 2016.
Nasik
2016
Won the best film, best director and best actresses
Holding Back
ISFC, Goa talkies, International Short Film Carnival 2016 .
Goa
2016
Selected at four different categories, Best film, Best actress, Best cinematographer and best costume
Holding Back
London filmmaker international film festival 2016
London
2015
Won the best film , the Award of Excellence and Best Of Show, Best Shorts Competition,
Holding Back
Won the best film, the Award of Excellence and Best of Show, Best Shorts Competition, California. California shorts 2016
California shorts 2016
2015
Seagate best short film award
6 X 4 The Space

Mumbai
2009
College
University of Pune
MSc In Film Direction - Mass Communication
19921994
High School
Akurdi Chinchwad English Medium School - {ACEM)SCHOOL - 7th -10th
19831985
Birth Date
June 10, 1970
Nickname
willy
Birth City
Pune
Current City
Mumbai
Hometown
Pune
Height
6 feet
Gender
Male
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
Married To
Vasudha
Children
One - Roshan
A Filmmaker Wilson Louis is one of the names the Indian film fraternity looks up to, for his daring innovations in the field of visual effects, advs. films, short films & feature films.
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