Nilanjan Neil Lahiri
- Producer
- Director
- Actor
Nilanjan Lahiri was born in Tellicherry, Kerala, in Blue Lagoons of
South India. His grandfather Niren Lahiri was a successful filmmaker in
the 1940s of Bengali Films and had significant influence on young
Nilanjan's life. He learnt Art and Acting at very young age. He is
constantly supported with in terms of creative influence from his
Mother and Father, who lives in India and Sister,who lives in Boston.
Nilanjan graduated from University of Bombay in 1998 with a degree in
Engineering. In 2000 he began the Masters program at Savannah College
of Art and Design. His Masters thesis film, A Living Illusion (2003), won awards at the
Philadelphia International Film festival and World Fest Houston. His
latest school project, "Focus", is a winner at the 2004 Student Academy
Awards. He is currently making a Documentary on Capital Punishment in
Houston, Texas. He will attend American Film Institute from Fall 2004
as screenwriting fellow.