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Digvijay Thorat

Cinematographer, Storyteller 

 

Digvijay's work as a dp 'Murmurs of the Jungle' has garnered significant acclaim and recognition in the Indian film industry.

'Murmurs of the Jungle' made history as the first Indian film to win the prestigious Grand Prix City of Melbourne for the Best Short Film Award at the 70th Melbourne International Film Festival in 2022. It was also considered for the Best Short Documentary Film category at the Oscars 2023, with a screening in the Academy Screening Room for Oscar Voters. The film was part of the Indian Panorama section and received recognition at the 52nd IFFI, Goa as a 'Film Bazaar Recommends' winning 'FBR Shorts 2021' entry. Furthermore, it was showcased at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2022.

Additionally, Digvijay's collaborative project 'The Little Goddess', created in collaboration with Columbia University, was shortlisted for the 2019 BAFTA Student Film Awards and won the 'Breaking Boundaries' Prize at the Academy Qualifying Rhode Island International Film Festival.

Digvijay's exceptional talent as a cinematographer was recognized with the 'Best Cinematography' Award and a 'Special Mention' at the Kolkata International Film Festival for his work on the film 'Machardani'. His short film 'Ekulata Ek Raja' also received acclaim, winning the Best Film award at the KO & Digital Short Film Festival in Barcelona, Spain, for its sensitive portrayal of the plight of farmers.

In addition to his notable achievements in short films, Digvijay's recent work includes the feature film 'Kaal', which had the distinction of being the first Marathi film to be released in Russia. It was showcased at the 4th Bollywood Film Festival, Russia.

His many film works has been showcased at prestigious festivals such as the BAFTA (British Academy of Film & Television Arts), Hong Kong Arthouse Film Festival, Lahore International Children's Film Festival, Dharamshala (DIFF), Kerala (IDFSSK), and the International Film Festival of India (IFFI, Goa).

Digvijay's education and background further contribute to his expertise in filmmaking. He is an alumnus of the Department of Media & Communication Studies at Pune University, where he specialized in Filmmaking (Cinematography) and earned the silver medalist distinction from his batch. His profound understanding of narrative and its visual form make him an invaluable director's viewfinder who can effectively translate ideas from page to screen while preserving their emotional human essence.

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