
ABOUT ME AND MY BACKGROUND:

I’m Sanskar, 21, currently in my final year of B.Tech. at Delhi Technological University, Delhi. Beyond academics, I’m a filmmaker driven by a deep passion for storytelling. I’m also an actor, a Kathak dancer, and a writer—but at my core, I’m a storyteller. Born and raised in Delhi.
Cinema has been a constant source of inspiration for me. During my gap year between high school and college, I stumbled upon a news clip about a group of Nigerian teenagers making films with minimal resources and almost no budget. Their passion and resilience struck a chord with me, and it sparked a realization: I could share the stories I had always imagined. Since then, I’ve been writing and directing short films, often stepping in front of the camera myself with invaluable help from my friends. I share my creations on my YouTube channel, Grand Calculus Films, which has become my window to the world.
This particular film has been a long time in the making—an idea that’s stayed with me since April 2022. Now, I finally feel ready, with the skills and determination to bring it to life. However, the challenge of limited resources has always loomed large. That’s why this project marks a significant milestone: it will be my first film with an actual budget, a step forward in my journey as a filmmaker.
Through this campaign, we aim to raise 2L and bring 'Utvekam' to reality.

Pic: BTS pics of my short film 'Dusk. Dawn. Deceit.' I was the writer and Director.
THE FILM:

In a dystopian future devoid of emotion, "Utvekam" follows Manav, a disillusioned man who stumbles upon a company offering time-travel adventures to inspire history’s greatest minds. Tasked with motivating a struggling filmmaker, his journey unravels unexpected truths about creativity, identity, and ego. As Manav’s actions ripple through time, he’s left grappling with whether his choices will save or doom the future already teetering between chaos and extinction.
UTVEKAM is a science-fiction adventure thriller short film. In 2022, I stumbled upon Philip K. Dick's “Orpheus with Clay Feet,” a clever sci-fi story about idols' vulnerabilities and creative influence. Inspired, I decided to adapt it into a film—my first attempt at bringing this narrative to life. Blending irony, action, and humour, the film explores the ethics of legacy, artistic identity, and whether altering someone’s work is homage or theft.
We aim to raise INR 2L to bring our dream to reality. We look forward to your support in making this much-awaited film.

THE TIMELINE:

Pre-Production is currently underway, that is I am getting the cast and crew together. The script is complete. The shoot is set to start in March 2025. After which Post Production will begin and Once that is done the film will be released sometime in July.
MY OTHER WORKS:

DUSK. DAWN. DECEIT. (2024)
MINE? (2024)
21-10 (2022)
COST SHEET:

Your support not only helps create an entertaining and meaningful film but also empowers me to continue narrating stories that resonate.
Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey!
FAQs
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