Vijay S. Jodha
(Professional)
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Public Bio
Vijay S. Jodha is a Delhi-based independent photographer, writer and filmmaker. His words and images have appeared in various publications and he has produced two critically acclaimed books. His projects have been showcased in galleries/museums in India as well as in Frankfurt, London, Brussels, New York, Barcelona, Zurich and Queensland. He learnt film making at New York University and has worked with directors Ang Lee and Mira Nair. He has also worked on television projects for Smithsonian, Discovery, MTV New York, CBS, PBS, Doordarshan and others. Vijay’s films have been screened at various festivals and forums worldwide. His films have been used by local NGOs as well as international agencies like UNICEF and UNFPA to create awareness at the grassroots level. Among his honours is award from Assam Government for promoting conservation using cinema, U.K. Environment Film Fellowship and two listings in the Limca Book of Indian Records. He was given Media Citizen Award 2010 by Indian Confederation of Non-Government Organizations.