Yogi Devgan
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| Occupation | Film Director, Actor, Producer, Writer |
| Website | https://www.yogidevgan.com/ |
Yogi Devgan is an Indian film director, actor, film producer, and writer best known for directing and producing the short film, 'A Silent Escape'.[1][2] In 2023, Devgan was nominated for a City of PAE Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award, in recognition of his initiative, the 'Port Adelaide Diversity and Inclusion Film Festival'. The festival was founded in 2022 and won the 'Community Event of the Year' Award in 2022 and 2023.[3]
Personal life
Yogi Devgan was born in Distt Hoshiarpur, in the Indian state of Punjab. He graduated from Punjab University and moved to the U.K. In 2014, Devgan moved to Australia and to complete a Bachelor's degree in Films & Theatre at the University of South Australia.[4][5]
Career
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A Silent Escape[8] | Director/Producer/Writer |
| 2023 | Redwine | Director/Producer/Writer |
| 2022 | Crosscut | Director/Producer/Writer |
| 2022 | Restore | Director/Producer/Writer |
| 2022 | BUDDY | Director/Executive Producer/Writer/Actor |
| 2022 | Deceptive Forrest | Director/Producer/Mixer |
| 2022 | SEICHOU | Director/Producer/Writer |
| 2021 | GoodFortune | Director/Producer |
| 2021 | PERCEIVE | Director/Producer/Writer |
| 2021 | Freedom isn't Free | Director/Producer |
TV shows
| Year | Title | Distributor | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Time | Channel 44 | Director/Director Camera/Floor Manager | |
| Since 2010 | The Divide | Channel 44 | Camera Operator/Assistant Director/Camera Switching/Sound |
Other work
In 2020, Devgan founded his own production company, Mount Lofty Studios. In 2022, he created the Port Adelaide Diversity and Inclusion Film Festivalto "challenge stereotypes, promote inclusivity, and celebrate the richness of diversity in filmmaking."[1][10][11]
Awards and honours
| Year | Festival | Project | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TEKKA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | A Silent Escape | Award Winner |
| 2023 | Makizhmithran International Film Festival | A Silent Escape | Award Winner |
| 2023 | TRILOKA INTERNATIONAL FILMFARE AWARDS | A Silent Escape | Award Winner |
| 2023 | Durgapur International Film Festival | A Silent Escape | Award Winner |
| 2023 | Kolhapur International Short Film Festival | A Silent Escape | Semi-Finalist |
| 2023 | Santa Dev International Film Festival | Jee ni Hunda | Award Winner |
| 2023 | 4th Dimension Independent Film Festival | SEICHOU | Award Winner[13] |
| 2023 | Focus International Film Festival | SEICHOU | Award Winner |
| 2023 | Rio de Janeiro World Film Festival | SEICHOU | Semi-Finalist |
| 2022 | 4th Dimension Independent Film Festival | BUDDY | Award Winner |
| 2022 | Focus International Film Festival | BUDDY | Award Winner |
| 2022 | London International Filmmakers Festival | BUDDY | Semi-Finalist |
| 2022 | 4th Dimension Independent Film Festival | PERCEIVE | Award Winner |
| 2022 | One-Reeler Short Film Competition | PERCEIVE | Award Winner |
| 2022 | Calgary Independent Film Festival | PERCEIVE | Semi-Finalist |
| 2022 | Very Short Film Festival | Freedom isn't Free | Honorable Mention |
| 2022 | Very Short Film Festival | MAGICAL SLIDE | Honorable Mention |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kornits, Dov (2023-10-02). "Yogi Devgan's Social Statement". FilmInk. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "Yogi Devgan - The Screen Guide". Screen Australia. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ Enfield, City of Port Adelaide (2023-04-11). "Australia Day Award Winners 2023". Port Adelaide Enfield. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "BIO". YogiDevgan.com. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "Port Adelaide Diversity and Inclusion Film Festival". issuu. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "FILMS". YogiDevgan.com. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "Yogi Devgan | Producer, Director, Editor". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "A Silent Escape (2023) - The Screen Guide - Screen Australia". www.screenaustralia.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "TV SHOWS". YogiDevgan.com. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "The rise of South Australian film festivals | ScreenHub Australia - Film & Television Jobs, News, Reviews & Screen Industry Data". www.screenhub.com.au. 2023-09-06. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "Yogi Devgan Talks About the Upcoming Port Adelaide Diversity and Inclusion Film Festival, and He Wants Your Films - The Curb". www.thecurb.com.au. 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "AWARDS – Mount Lofty Studios". Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "Winners December -January, 2022-2023 -". Retrieved 2023-10-29.
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