ABOUT US
FADE IN:
INT. COMPUTER LAB - DAY
Mumbai, 2017
An engineering student staring at his computer screen filled with code. A semicolon used to end a code statement and to between closely related independent clauses which are not joined by a coordinating conjunction catches his eye. An idea is born. A story awaits to be told.
Founded by an engineering dropout in 2017, we are a Mumbai based Film Artists' collective creating visual stories in the form of films, music videos, fashion films, brand films, stop motion, animation and more. Recognized at esteemed film festivals such as London Indian Film Festival, Birmingham Indian Film Festival, Manchester Indian Film Festival, MAMI, IDSFFK, MIFF and more, our films have found a place on renowned platforms like Variety, Film Companion, Times of India, GQ India, Shemaroo, Mashable India, Rolling Stones, Home Grown, Pocket Films, Shorted, and others.
Guided by our mantra, "Trends pass; stories stay," our mission is to curate cinematic brilliance by uniting diverse artists and brands, striving for something greater, better, and more beautiful. We are here to stay so there is no fade out.
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MEDIA COVERAGE
OUR TEAM
A bunch of storytellers & radical rebels in love with the form of cinema trying to battle the trends.
VIDAR JOSHI
founder | filmmaker
Vidar Joshi, a Mumbai-based filmmaker and writer, transitioned from engineering to pursue his passion for filmmakin Since his filmmaking debut in 2017, Vidar has been actively writing and directing short films. He is currently travelling with his Debut feature film "Shunya" after its World Premiere in the UK at the prestigious London Indian Film Festival. Vidar's earlier works have been showcased at renowned film festivals like Birmingham Indian Film Festival, Manchester Indian Film Festival, MAMI, IDSFFK and more earning recognition. His creative journey has been featured on platforms such as Film Companion, Times of India, Rolling Stones, Mashable, Shemaroo, Home Grown, and Shorted. Proficient in Hindi, Hindustani, English, Marathi, and Gujarati, Vidar's versatility extends beyond screenwriting. Under his pen name 'Tazaad,' he expresses his artistic flair through crafting couplets, poems, and ghazals, showcasing a multifaceted creative expression and work philosophy.
YOSHITA
PAREEK
producer
Yoshita Pareek is a producer from Ajmer. She is currently working on "Shunya," Semicolon Films’ debut feature film. Along with that he is co-producing a fiction and a documentary "Umbrellas of the Acrobats". Recently, she produced a podcast series, short films, fashion films, and music videos for renowned artists like Rochak Kohli, Nikhita Gandhi, and Rajat Tiwari. She also completed the production for Sanjay Mishra’s short film “PAS” as a Post-Producer. Starting her career as a Production Executive/Manager for TVF, Zee, and Shemaroo web shows, Yoshita transitioned into multiple independent projects as an Executive/Line Producer, including a 52-ad film series for the Gujarat Government.Her recent short film as a producer, "Should I Kill Myself, Or Have A Cup Of Coffee?" premiered at JIO MAMI 2023 and is screening at IDSFFK 2024. She continues to explore the film festival circuit and distribution opportunities for the films she is involved with, both in India and internationally.
DHARAM
JOSHI
filmmaker | sales
Dharam Joshi is a Creative Producer, Writer and a Filmmaker. He started his career in 2018 as a script cleaner and sub-titler for platforms like Netflix, Net Geographic and Discovery Channel. Alongside, he has been a freelance editor. He started working as a freelance assistant director later for brand films while ghost writing for advertisements and campaigns simultaneously. He has been on sets for multiple years, working in almost every department on floor. In 2023, he became a partner at Semicolon Films, leading the Music Videos' Department as a Director / Creative Producer while brewing his ideas for Films as a Writer/Director. Making films has been his dream since 2019 but it came into life in 2024 with his debut film "I film; therefore i am". He is now set on a journey to make his first feature film "Woh Baarah Digit". He is currently writing a couple of short films, shooting two documentaries.
HARSH
SALUNKE
filmmaker | branding
Harsh Salunke started his journey writing and acting in theatre at the age of fifteen. He transitioned into films, working as an assistant director on several projects, including 'Undekhi S3,' directed by Ashish Shukla. He then directed a couple of brand films for the fashion brands 'Anokhi' and 'Motife.' His recent feature film, 'Mercy,' had its trailer launched at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival. Harsh acted in 'Should I Kill Myself, or Have a Cup of Coffee,' which was selected for festivals such as 'MAMI' and 'IDSFFK.' Harsh is currently developing his debut feature film while running the fashion film wing of Semicolon Films.
OUR TEAM
A bunch of storytellers & radical rebels in love with the form of cinema trying to battle the trends.
Vidar Joshi, a Mumbai-based filmmaker and writer, transitioned from engineering to pursue his passion for filmmakin Since his filmmaking debut in 2017, Vidar has been actively writing and directing short films. He is currently travelling with his Debut feature film "Shunya" after its World Premiere in the UK at the prestigious London Indian Film Festival. Vidar's earlier works have been showcased at renowned film festivals like Birmingham Indian Film Festival, Manchester Indian Film Festival, MAMI, IDSFFK and more earning recognition. His creative journey has been featured on platforms such as Film Companion, Times of India, Rolling Stones, Mashable, Shemaroo, Home Grown, and Shorted. Proficient in Hindi, Hindustani, English, Marathi, and Gujarati, Vidar's versatility extends beyond screenwriting. Under his pen name 'Tazaad,' he expresses his artistic flair through crafting couplets, poems, and ghazals, showcasing a multifaceted creative expression and work philosophy.
VIDAR JOSHI
founder | filmmaker
Dharam Joshi is a Creative Producer, Writer and a Filmmaker. He started his career in 2018 as a script cleaner and sub-titler for platforms like Netflix, Net Geographic and Discovery Channel. Alongside, he has been a freelance editor. He started working as a freelance assistant director later for brand films while ghost writing for advertisements and campaigns simultaneously. He has been on sets for multiple years, working in almost every department on floor. In 2023, he became a partner at Semicolon Films, leading the Music Videos' Department as a Director / Creative Producer while brewing his ideas for Films as a Writer/Director. Making films has been his dream since 2019 but it came into life in 2024 with his debut film "I film; therefore i am". He is now set on a journey to make his first feature film "Woh Baarah Digit". He is currently writing a couple of short films, shooting two documentaries.
DHARAM JOSHI
filmmaker | sales
Yoshita Pareek is a producer from Ajmer. She is currently working on "Shunya," Semicolon Films’ debut feature film. Along with that he is co-producing a fiction and a documentary "Umbrellas of the Acrobats". Recently, she produced a podcast series, short films, fashion films, and music videos for renowned artists like Rochak Kohli, Nikhita Gandhi, and Rajat Tiwari. She also completed the production for Sanjay Mishra’s short film “PAS” as a Post-Producer. Starting her career as a Production Executive/Manager for TVF, Zee, and Shemaroo web shows, Yoshita transitioned into multiple independent projects as an Executive/Line Producer, including a 52-ad film series for the Gujarat Government.Her recent short film as a producer, "Should I Kill Myself, Or Have A Cup Of Coffee?" premiered at JIO MAMI 2023 and is screening at IDSFFK 2024. She continues to explore the film festival circuit and distribution opportunities for the films she is involved with, both in India and internationally.
YOSHITA PAREEK
producer
Harsh Salunke started his journey writing and acting in theatre at the age of fifteen. He transitioned into films, working as an assistant director on several projects, including 'Undekhi S3,' directed by Ashish Shukla. He then directed a couple of brand films for the fashion brands 'Anokhi' and 'Motife.' His recent feature film, 'Mercy,' had its trailer launched at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival. Harsh acted in 'Should I Kill Myself, or Have a Cup of Coffee,' which was selected for festivals such as 'MAMI' and 'IDSFFK.' Harsh is currently developing his debut feature film while running the fashion film wing of Semicolon Films.
HARSH SALUNKE
filmmaker | branding