Megha Mittal
Written work:
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Poetry publications in journals :
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Published Poetry collection “Gift Shop”. Goodreads link.
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Published Graphic poetry collection “How to Wake up in the Morning” . Amazon link
Short films:
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Dear Nieve, do you dream : https://vimeo.com/1153170323?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
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On death : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIThUKKu5-4
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On identity : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHbifGjmWfU
Theater
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Dec 2022 , Bottled Up, a dystopian stage play by Wemove Theatre. Position : writer and actor. The play explored the idea of a dystopian future where people use pills to feel emotions. I wrote the script and played a small part in it.
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May-June 2019, Bakasura, a political satire stage play by Samahaara Theatre cooperative. Position: actor. Performed in multiple theaters across Hyderabad and at a Telugu Theatre festival held at the Telangana Saraswatha Parishad, Hyderabad.
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May-June 2019, Saari Raat, a Hindi psychological stage play by Samahaara Theatre cooperative. Position: actor and writer. The play was adapted from an old Hindi work of a much longer duration and original poetry was added.
Education and skills :
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Formal education: BSc. (Hons) in CS from University of Delhi. Masters in CS from IIT Roorkee
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Oxford's Reality, Being and Existence: An Introduction to Metaphysics (Online) July 2023
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Kalaripayattu (south indian martial arts) trained practitioner
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Beginner flautist
Past residencies
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Buinho Artist in Residence September 2024. I worked on my novel in verse called “red and the ocean” about the meaning of love and meaning in a post-apocalyptic world.
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Source of performance energy acting residency by Adishakti Theater Lab 2023. Worked on breath, emotion and rhythm as tools for an actor’s repertoire.