Call Me Dancer (2023)
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Country:
India, UK, Israel
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Duration:
80 min
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Genre:
biography, art
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Director:
Pip Gilmour, Leslie Shampaine
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Producer:
Micah Fink, Jitin Hingorani
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Cast:
Manish Chauhan, Yehuda Maor
About film
Manish Chauhan is a talented street dancer from Mumbai who dreams of becoming a professional dancer, despite his family's opposition to his ambitions. His dreams could have remained unfulfilled without a chance encounter with Yehuda Maor, an Israeli dancer who becomes his mentor. Yehuda is strict and demanding, but also fair, and the two work together to overcome obstacles that arise in Manish's path. Will they be able to achieve their goals and perform at the world's top venues?
Rewards and nominations
- Miami Jewish Film Festival 2024 (USA) — Best Film
- Palm Springs International Film Festival 2024 (USA) — Feature Documentary
- Vancouver International Film Festival 2023 (Canada) — Portraits (Audience Award)
- Annapolis Film Festival 2024 (USA) — Best Feature Documentary
- New York Indian Film Festival 2024 (USA) — Documentary Film
Director
Leslie Shampaine is an American ballerina who graduated from dancing and became a producer and director of documentaries. She has worked in the film industry for many years and her work has been recognized at various festivals, including the New York Film Festival and the Southern Short Film Festival.
Pip Gilmour is also a director and producer, with several award-winning films to his name.
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Director
Leslie Shampaine is an American ballerina who graduated from dancing and became a producer and director of documentaries. She has worked in the film industry for many years and her work has been recognized at various festivals, including the New York Film Festival and the Southern Short Film Festival.
Pip Gilmour is also a director and producer, with several award-winning films to his name.
