Loyola Alumnus & Jamshedpur Native’s Editing Work Gains Recognition, Reflects on Filmmaking Journey
Dhanesh Gopal, a distinguished alumnus of the Film & Television Institute of India (FTII) Pune, has gained recognition for his editing work on the film “Pochamma (Wet Black Leaf)” at the prestigious 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF).
JAMSHEDPUR – Dhanesh Gopal, a native of Jamshedpur, an alumnus of Loyola School, Jamshedpur and a graduate of the Film & Television Institute of India (FTII) Pune, has made a mark in the world of cinema with his exceptional editing skills.
His work on the film “Pochamma (Wet Black Leaf),” directed by Vivek Allaka, was featured in the student section of the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) held from June 18th to 21st.
The film had previously garnered attention at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) and the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF).
A Journey from Jamshedpur to the World of Cinema
Dhanesh’s passion for cinema was ignited at a young age, influenced by his exposure to Tamil, Malayalam, and Bengali films, as well as the encouragement he received to pursue music and painting.
Despite societal pressures to pursue engineering, Dhanesh’s love for storytelling led him to quit his job as a software engineer in Mumbai and enroll in the Film Editing course at FTII in 2017.
With the support of his parents and the institute’s nurturing environment, Dhanesh honed his skills and collaborated on various projects, including the award-winning nonfiction film “Mahalle’s School” directed by Akshay Ingle.
Bringing Stories from Roots to the Global Stage
Dhanesh’s comprehensive education at FTII provided him with a solid foundation in both technical and creative aspects of production, enabling him to contribute effectively to the film “Pochamma” as an editor and a close collaborator with director Vivek Allaka.
As he establishes his foothold in the Hindi Film Industry, Dhanesh remains committed to bringing stories from his roots to a global stage and contributing to the progress of Indian cinema.
He has recently completed editing his first independent Marathi feature film, “Khadmod,” and is developing a script for his own directorial debut.
Dhanesh believes that new voices will have a significant impact on the diverse landscape of Indian cinema, and he aspires to create films that will be remembered timelessly.
