Background
Thakur, Shanti Kristine Daughter of Hari and Ruth Thakur.
Thakur, Shanti Kristine Daughter of Hari and Ruth Thakur.
Bachelor in Psychology, Ottawa University, Ontario, Canada, 1986. Bachelor in Communication Studies, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1988. Master of Fine Arts in Film, Media Studies, Temple University, Philadelphia, 2000.
Filmmaker National Film Board Canada, Montreal, 1992—1997. Assistant professor, department film Temple University, Philadelphia, 2000—2001, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, 2003—2007, City University of New York, Hunter College, New York City, since 2007. President Lucida Films LLC, Brooklyn, since 2000.
Director(writer): (films) Sky People (Best Experimental Film, Los Angeles Shortsfest, 2009, Film-Silver Chris Award, Chicago International REEL Short Film Festival, 09, Platinum Remi award, Houston-Worldfest Film Festival, 2010, Best of Fest award Chicago International REEL Short Film Festival, Best Narrative Film Faculty award, University Film & Video Association, 2009), Kairos (Audience Award, New Haven Film Festival, 2002). (documentaries) Seven Hours to Burn (Best Short Documentary, Cleveland International Film Festival, 2000, Gold prize, New York Expo Short Films, 2001, Bronze Plaque, Columbus International Film Festival, 2000, Director's Choice Award, Black Maria Film Festival, 2000), Circles (Silver Apple Award, National Educational Media Network, 1999, Bronze Plaque, Columbus International Film Festival, 1998), Domino (Bronze Apple, National Educational Media Network, 1995).
Member of University Film and Video Association, Writers Room New York.