Jitendra Mishra
Jitendra Mishra is an Indian film producer and promoter, hails from Titlagarh of Odisha, India, known for I Am Kalam, The Last Color and Desires of the Heart.
Early life
He was born in Titlagarh, A small town in Western Odisha to Radha Madhab Mishra and Saudamini Mishra.A joint family of 8 members where Jitendra is the youngest. In 2000 did his Graduation in Law and Masters in commerce from Sambalpur University and went to Delhi with a dream to do something different from the monotonous lifestyle of a small town.Career
Jitendra started his career as a production manager in a Delhi-based production house. In 2002, he founded a production house in the name of Flair Communications and his company became one of the leading Film production, distribution and Consultancy Company in India, already produced and promoted more than 100 successful feature films, short films and corporate films over the period of 15 years, many of them have received international recognition. Jitendra Mishra is known for critically acclaimed film I Am Kalam, produced by Smile Foundation and directed by Nila Madhab Panda which has got more than 30 international awards and 20 nominations in different categories. His recent production The Last Color by Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna is all set for release soon, the film was premiered at the prestigious 30th Palm Springs international film festival and currently travelling across the globe in various credible festivals. Award-winning Hollywood film Desires of the Heart produced by Solila Parida,directed by James Kicklighter, starring Val Lauren and Alicia Minshew. Buried Seeds, Maiya, Bhorand Aasma are few among others. He has been the World sales/distribution consultant for award-winning film 'Kajarya', directed by Madhureeta Anand and produced by Starfire Movies. His company has picked up, the Hindi feature film Chausar for worldwide distribution, directed and produced by legendary Film maker / writer Sagar Sarhadi and other more than 50 different films for promotion. Jitendra Mishra has designed and implemented several international festivals, workshops and campaigns including North East Film festival in all the 8 North East States of India and Meghalaya Film Festival, for Children’s Film Society India in association with Smile Foundation. He is the festival director of the unique film festival Siffcy which he has designed for Smile Foundation, India. He has been a Member of Producers Network for last 6 years from 67th to 72nd Cannes Film Festival.Currently, he is also the elected Board Member of CIFEJ since November 2017 & invited as Jury member to many credible international film festivalsProduction, distribution & promotion
Feature films
Year | Title | Note |
2011 | I am Kalam | Production, Distribution |
2013 | Desires of the Heart | Production, Distribution |
2014 | Aasma | Production |
2014 | Chausar | Sales, Distribution |
2015 | Kajarya | Sales, Distribution |
2015 | Goatspeak | Sales, Distribution |
2017 | Ishu | Production |
2017 | Maiya | Production |
2017 | Buried Seeds-Vikas Khanna | Production |
2018 | Bhor | Consultant |
2018 | Halkaa | Creative Producer, Festivals |
2019 | The Last Color | Production |
Documentaries and short films
- Kitchens of gratitude – A unique short film by Michelin starred chef Vikas Khanna.
- Dare to dream – A short film by Smile Foundation, A tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
- Reaching the Un-reached – On Smile on Wheels, for Smile Foundation.
- School Bell – A film for Smile Foundation.
- The Other Side – A Documentary on the Tribal life of Koraput District, Odisha.
- Anti Smoking Campaign – for WHO
- Right to Education Campaign – for Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India
- NEFF – A Documentary on the North East Film Festival, by CFSI.
- Swabhiman – A Documentary Woman empowerment program by Smile Foundation.
- Menu's Smile
Honors and recognition