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My grandfather from my father's side the late Venkata Subba Iyer, was GM of a Film production Company in Madras State (1940s). From what I gathered from my late mother he was a traveling
exhibitor of films. My early days in Delhi were spent in making film
projectors/shows in cardboard shoe boxes and impersonating others. I was
also a great fan of Raj Kapoor and David Lean and all their famous movies
especially Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Dr.Zhivago,
Lawrence of Arabia and Bridge on the River Kwai. As I grew up I had
many ideas to make innovative films.
PENTA FILMS:
In July 1999, Channel 7, WABC-New York carried a live
telecast of a Radio Control Model Airplanes Display on their popular
program "Eyewitness News" and "Good Morning America". This program was Produced and
Directed by Richard Menon in colloboration with Channel 7, WABC. We
sincerely thank Bill Evans and his team for making this grand event
possible. The public response was terrific and this laid the foundation of Penta Films.
Channel 7 WABC, Live Broadcast
July 12, 1999, Bergen County Model Aerodrome, Teaneck, NJ
Penta Films was formed in November 2003 with the object of producing and distributing, quality films in the fields of “Hobbies, Biographies, Travel & Culture”. With funds obtained from family, friends and the local Fleet Bank, Penta Films commenced operations from a one bedroom apartment located at “60-17 Harrison Place, West New York, New Jersey 07067.” Richard Menon’s dream of making effective use of his spare time and talents was now well under way. In a short time, the office was buzzing with action. A film was being put together bringing together a synergy of talents. |
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