Deepa Mehta
Keynote Speaker: Indo-Canadian Filmmaker & Director Known for the Elements Trilogy, "Anatomy of Violence" & "Funny Boy"
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Deepa Mehta Biography
Deepa Mehta emerged as a prominent figure in the film industry with her critically acclaimed "Elements Trilogy," which includes "Fire" (1996), "Earth" (1998), and "Water" (2005). "Earth" and "Water" were both honored as official entries for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film by India and Canada, respectively. In 1996, Mehta co-founded Hamilton-Mehta Productions with producer David Hamilton, creating a platform for her unique storytelling. Her screenplay prowess was recognized in 2003 when she won a Genie Award for "Bollywood/Hollywood."
Mehta's ability to capture complex social issues and human experiences has been consistently demonstrated, notably in her film "Anatomy of Violence" (2016), which explores the root causes of the 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder. Telefilm Canada selected her film "Funny Boy" (2020) to represent Canada in the Academy Awards race for best international feature film, and it also won her the Best Director award at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021. In 2024, her documentary "I Am Sirat" premiered, which follows a transgender woman living a double life in India. Mehta's film "Beeba Boys" premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.
Her knack for adaption is evident in her work on "Midnight's Children," where she collaborated with Salman Rushdie on the screenplay. The film was released at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012 and received nominations for Best Motion Picture among seven other categories at the Canadian Screen Awards. Her upcoming project, an adaptation of Avni Doshi's novel "Burnt Sugar," reaffirms her ability to bring literature to life on the screen. Mehta's exploration of cultural and political unrest, often through the lens of ordinary people, has established her as a powerful voice in cinema.
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Deepa Mehta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism and Literary.
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Deepa Mehta generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Deepa Mehta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Diversity & Inclusion and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Deepa Mehta for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Deepa Mehta generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Trey Anthony, Alfre Woodard and Spike Lee. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Deepa Mehta for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Deepa Mehta to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Deepa Mehta for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Deepa Mehta, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Deepa Mehta or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Deepa Mehta for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Deepa Mehta, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Deepa Mehta, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Deepa Mehta speak about?
Deepa Mehta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism and Literary. -
Where does Deepa Mehta travel from?
Deepa Mehta generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Deepa Mehta?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Deepa Mehta for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Deepa Mehta for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Deepa Mehta or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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