From birth to death, it takes a way of life to do good to oneself and others, drama and film are a way of life for me.
Mayur Dhamapurkar is a versatile filmmaker, writer, and creative professional. He completed his degree in Direction in Film and Television from the University of Mumbai in 2016. His journey began in the theatre, where he made an impact on audiences by writing and directing one-act plays.
His passion for storytelling led him to the world of film production. He has created notable short films such as Mogra, Midnight Story, Say Cheese, Moments, Adjustment, and MinKeen. Mogra won several awards at national and international film festivals, while Midnight Story and Say Cheese received nominations at various festivals. He has independently written, directed, and produced all of these short films. Currently, he is working on the post-production of Black Forest, a short film shot on an iPhone.
Mayur has also made significant contributions to TV and digital media. He worked as a creative supervisor and reality show producer on programs like Superstar Singer Marathi (2024), Sur Nawa Dhyas Nawa (2022-23), and Kon Honar Karodpati (2022). Additionally, he served as a creative assistant on the Marathi series Chhoti Bayochi Mothi Swapna (2023) and directed segments for the Map of Me Mumbai Morning Reality Show.
In the advertising and corporate sector, he has worked on major projects for brands like Glenmark Pharma, Dabur Meswak, and Aditya Birla Health Insurance. He also created a documentary for the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, on the folk art Dhangari Gaja. Furthermore, he contributed to successful projects like the Mangrove Documentary and the Tata Powers Documentary.
Mayur’s contribution as a teacher is also notable. He has mentored students in film and theatre production at institutions such as Siddharth College and SCH Theatre. Under his guidance, aspiring storytellers from the new generation have been inspired.
For Mayur, filmmaking is not just an art form, but a medium to powerfully reflect human emotions and experiences, and he dedicates himself fully to his work in this field.
  • Director (5 Credits)
    Midnight Story2021
    MOGRA2020
    Short
    Adjustment 2019
    Short
    Moments2016
    Experimental, Short, Student
    MIN KEEN2015
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Writer (4 Credits)
    Midnight Story2021
    MOGRA2020
    Short
    Adjustment 2019
    Short
    Moments2016
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Producer (1 Credit)
    Adjustment 2019
    Short
Non Competition
Midnight Story
Bengaluru international short film festival
Bengaluru
2021
Official Selection
MOGRA
Silver filingo, Filmingo International Film Festival
Mumbai
2021
Best Cinematography and Best Child artist
MOGRA
Udgir Film festival
Raigad
2021
Official Screening
MOGRA
Reels International film festival
Mumbai
2020
Best Fiction Short Award
MOGRA
7th Goa Film Festival
Goa
2020
Best Fiction Short Selection
MOGRA
15th trinidad and tobago film festival 2020
2020
Best Short Film Official Selection
MOGRA
ICONOCLAST – National Level Short Film festival 2020
Mumbai
College
Graware Institute
Film & Television Post-Graduation
20132017
Birth Date
July 4, 1992
Nickname
Dhama
Birth City
MUMBAI CITY
Current City
MUMBAI CITY
Hometown
MUMBAI CITY
Height
4.7
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
MUMBAI CITY
Eye Color
Grey
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Married To
no
Children
no
From birth to death, it takes a way of life to do good to oneself and others, drama and film are a way of life for me.
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