AUTHOR
CREATIVE THINKING & WRITING COACH
COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
#SamMukherjee
WEBSITE: www.sammukherjee.com
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SAM MUKHERJEE is the Author of Three Novels and a Creative Writing Coach. Recently, he completed a Higher Education Teaching Program at Harvard University's Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. Sam conducts workshops at Toronto Punlic Library (the largest neighbourhood-based library system in the world with 100 branches) and has delivered talks and conducted workshops at several institutions of excellence in Switzerland, Austria, Holland, the Czech Republic, Mauritius and India.
Sam's third novel, a fantasy titled, Perfect Tangerine - The Gift of Miracle Daley (#PerfectTangerine) was released by Leadstart Publishing, a leading publisher with one of the largest book distribution networks in India in 2014. His second novel, a thriller titled, In the Name of Love was released by Inanna Publications, Toronto and reached stores across Canada in 2013. Sam's first work of fiction, a coming-of-age novel titled, Chopped Green Chillies in Vanilla Ice Cream (#ChoppedGreenChilliesInVanillaIceCream) was released in 2011 by Rupa Publications, one of the biggest trade book publishers in India. He is partly associated as a Senior Writer with International Press Syndicate (formerly Globalom Media) Toronto, and Communication Consultant-Special Projects for a Former Canadian Senator. Earlier, he was a Speechwriter and Communication Consultant for the Senator, and a Contributing Editor of South Asian Outlook magazine in Toronto.
Sam was also a Sub-Editor of The Asian Age, a leading English language daily in India with a bureau in the U.K. and Creative Director at Isna b.v., a Dutch consulting company that promoted cross-cultural awareness across the globe. After completing his M.A. in History from Jadavpur University (five-star rated) in India, Sam completed a Management Development program at IIM, Calcutta, a leading management school in the country affiliated to the Alfred P. Sloan School of Management (MIT). Afterward, he completed a Diploma in Mass Communication with Distinction from Holmesglen Institute in Melbourne, Australia (internationally recognized Media Studies program), and acquired an Advanced Diploma in Writing for Film, TV & Interactive Media from Vancouver Film School (internationally recognized entertainment arts school) on a Full-Time Writing Scholarship.
Sam has written over 1500 feature articles ranging from personality profiles to human interest stories, trends and in-depth interviews. Driven by limitless curiosity and a quest to know about everything, popular and arcane, while being receptive to many conflicting views - his objective is to project distinctive voices through the telling of diverse stories. Sam's interest in sports has drawn him into travelling around the world for important sporting events such as the Australian Open, the Olympics, and Formula One racing; and his love of flying has taken him on a Beech craft over Mt. Everest, on a sea plane in the Pacific Northwest, on a helicopter across the Australian Gold Coast, and parasailing in Thailand.
APPRECIATION FOR BOOKS
Title 3:
Perfect Tangerine - The Gift of Miracle Daley
Perfect Tangerine - The Gift of Miracle Daley
OUTLANDISH! IMAGINATIVE! EXTRAORDINARY!
Perfect Tangerine is perfect material for a Wes Anderson movie! I loved it!
S H I R I S H K U N D E R
(Bollywood Producer, Director, Editor, Columnist, India's leading Satirist)
INNOVATIVE… INSIGHTFUL… INTERESTING…
Perfect Tangerine is a sure page-turner! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!
R Y A N S T E P H E N
(Creative Developer, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions - one of the largest motion picture production companies in Bollywood)
Title 2:
Title 2:
In the Name of Love
A FAST PACED, ACTION PACKED, HARD-HITTING STORY.
Unfortunately sex slavery is prevalent in our society and I would love to see the book converted into a movie or a TV Show to bring heed to this and put an end to it.
Unfortunately sex slavery is prevalent in our society and I would love to see the book converted into a movie or a TV Show to bring heed to this and put an end to it.
P O O J A B A T R A
(Bollywood-Hollywood Actor, Producer at Glowbell Inc. Los Angeles)
Title 1:
Chopped Green Chillies in Vanilla Ice Cream
I found this novel rich in atmosphere, deftly structured and full of characters and relationships that felt honest, nuanced and deep. You explore the friendships between these boys with grace and humor, and it has been a long time since I've read a friendship novel that I like as much as this one.
E L E A N O R J A C K S O N
(Literary Agent, Elaine Markson Literary Agency, New York)
Title 1:
Chopped Green Chillies in Vanilla Ice Cream
I found this novel rich in atmosphere, deftly structured and full of characters and relationships that felt honest, nuanced and deep. You explore the friendships between these boys with grace and humor, and it has been a long time since I've read a friendship novel that I like as much as this one.
E L E A N O R J A C K S O N
(Literary Agent, Elaine Markson Literary Agency, New York)
M E D I A & O T H E R A P P E A R A N C E S
- Creative Writing Workshops' Series at Toronto Public Library - the largest neighbourhood-based library system in the world with 100 branches (Malvern Branch, multiple sessions in Mar & Apr 2020)
- Creative Writing Workshops at Toronto Public Library - the largest neighbourhood-based library system in the world with 100 branches (Humber Bay branch Nov & Dec 2019)
- Talk & Creative Writing/Thinking Workshop at Le Bocage International School, Mauritius (2019)
- Featured in Dreamz World newspaper, Netherlands (2019)
- Talk & Creative Writing Workshop at the International School of Prague, the Czech Republic (2019)
- Talk & Creative Writing Workshop at Beehive International School, Prague, the Czech Republic (2019)
- Talk & Creative Writing Workshop at Klosterneuburg International School, Vienna, Austria (2019)
- Talk at Indian Business and Culture Centre, Rijswijk, near Amsterdam, Holland (2019)
- Talk & Creative Writing/Thinking Workshop at International School Rheintal, near Zurich, Switzerland (2019)
- Talk & Creative Writing/Thinking workshop at Toronto Public Library - the largest neighbourhood-based library system in the world with 100 branches (Humber Bay branch 2018)
- Talk & Creative Writing workshop at WoodGreen Community Services, Toronto (2018)
- Talk & Creative Thinking Workshop at RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group of Companies (over 45,000 employees), Calcutta, India (2018)
- Talk & Creative Thinking Workshop at South City College, Calcutta, India (2018)
- Talk & Creative Writing Workshop at Calcutta Girls' College, India (2018)
- Talk & Creative Writing Workshop at Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Vivekananda Vidyabhavan, Calcutta, India (2018)
- Talk & Creative Writing Workshop at Étienne Brûlé Junior School, Toronto (2018 & 2016)
- Invited Author at Word on the Street Festival (Canada's largest Book & Magazine Festival), Toronto (2017, 2016, 2014)
- Invited Author at Radio Personality Sandy Salerno's (640 Toronto CFMJ AM) Book Club, Toronto
- Featured in Sunday Mid Day newspaper, Mumbai (a leading daily in India)
- Featured in Hindustan Times newspaper, New Delhi (a leading daily in India)
- Featured on Daytime, Rogers TV, Canada by Christopher Ferreira
- Featured on Local Matters, Rogers TV, Canada by Melissa Melo
- Featured on Daytime, Rogers TV, Canada by Global TV's Anwar Knight and Allison Annesley
- Featured on Asian Television Network (ATN) Canada by Shairose Virjee
- Featured on OMNI News, Toronto
- Featured in India Journal and Mississauga News newspapers, StarBuzz Magazine, Bengali Times, Desi News magazine and South Asian Outlook in Canada
- Judge on Style By Jury, a TV show on Women's Network, Canada
- Guest of The Hon. MP David Kilgour at the House of Commons, Parliament of Canada
- Represented Vancouver Film School’s Writing department on the sets of Sci-Fi Channel’s, Stargate Atlantis (Canada)
- Guest of The Hon. MP Helen Shardey at the Parliament of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia (Represented the Indian Press)
- Featured in The Telegraph newspaper, Calcutta (a leading daily in India)
- Featured in Outlook Magazine (a leading newsmagazine in India)
APPRECIATION FOR CREATIVE THINKING/WRITING WORKSHOPS etc
Author Sam Mukherjee conducted an informative and interactive workshop on 'Creative Thinking' to an enthralled audience at Humber Bay Library. His pleasant and easy going presentation style, got attendees envisaging and developing their creative thinking skills. The session was over far too quickly for the participants and I know that all greatly enjoyed Sam's presentation.
(Branch Head, Toronto Public Library, Canada)
Sam is an accomplished writer and a skilled communicator with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. He has published novels with other publishers as well and has extensive experience as a writer and in the process of "how to get published." He has also worked for many years as a Communications Specialist. He is talented and an effective communicator. He is also extremely personable and affable, and it thus comes as no surprise that he has begun to lead Creative Writing Workshops at many prestigious venues.
Sam participated actively in several book launches, where he presented his novel, read from it, and then engaged in discussions with the audience afterwards. He has also joined us on many occasions at Word on the Street (one of the largest literary festivals in Canada) in Toronto where he is always friendly and charming as he engages with the people who come to the booth, talking up his book and publishing in general.
Sam is conducting Creative Writing workshops at Toronto Public Library (the largest neighbourhood-based library system in the world with 100 branches) and I think this is a wonderful program that will be sure to garner an enormous amount of interest from not only people who are looking for guidance and help in getting published, but for those who love literature in general.
Sam Mukherjee is the perfect person to conduct such a program. You couldn't ask for better.
What I really liked about Sam’s teaching is, first of all, his incredible ability to connect with the students (with his unassuming smile, gentle demeanor & sharing of his own personal stories (with real examples & anecdotes) as a writer); secondly, the way he conducted the workshop, especially how he was able to tailor his workshop contents so seamlessly to his students’ individual writing needs, by asking everyone what their writing goals are & the specific challenges they are facing. By addressing these issues one-by-one (such as creativity block & noisy environment), then providing practical tips & sound advices on how to handle them, Sam’s teaching was very engaging, interesting, and directly relevant to his students’ personal experiences in writing. It wasn’t based on empty theory, but rather as a real communication & heart-to-heart dialogue between students & teacher. Every word he said & every advice he gave was like gold – simply priceless!
It is my pleasure to provide this appreciation letter to Sam, for his wonderful & inspirational teaching! We have no hesitation recommending him to any organization as a guest speaker for future creative writing workshops.
TERESA TAO
(Community Connections, Group Activities Coordinator - WoodGreenCommunity Services, Toronto, Canada)
Sam Mukherjee is a great entertainer and a knowledgeable and experienced writer; qualities which he was able to prove and display at a "Creative Writing Workshop" held at Klosterneuburg International School on February 25, 2019 in front of 60 pupils. Everyone of them hugely enjoyed the session, which was full of words of advice and wisdom. After some Q&A input, the students got to write their own texts, incorporating some of the writing tips they had just acquired.
All in all, the workshop was a great success and the students' feedback was very enthusiastic.
BARBARA SIMONS
Sam Mukherjee is a great entertainer and a knowledgeable and experienced writer; qualities which he was able to prove and display at a "Creative Writing Workshop" held at Klosterneuburg International School on February 25, 2019 in front of 60 pupils. Everyone of them hugely enjoyed the session, which was full of words of advice and wisdom. After some Q&A input, the students got to write their own texts, incorporating some of the writing tips they had just acquired.
All in all, the workshop was a great success and the students' feedback was very enthusiastic.
BARBARA SIMONS
(University Counsellor, Klosterneuburg International School, Vienna, Austria)
We organized a four-hour creative writing workshop with Author Sam Mukherjee at RPSG Group, to encourage creative thinking and writing among our colleagues. The workshop was extremely interesting and engaging. In his anecdotal and conversational style, Sam drove home all the relevant points of being a good writer, without ever being didactic. It was like listening to stories and sharing experiences, and learning through them. We worked on a group story, and also did individual writing exercises. Sam gave in-depth feedback to some of the participants during the one-on-one interaction session, which were very well taken by them. The participants thoroughly enjoyed the workshop with Sam, and wished it was of longer duration!
SAUMYAPRIYA HAJRA
(Senior Manager - Corporate - RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, India)
On behalf of Internal Quality Assurance Cell and Department of English, Calcutta Girls' College, I do extend our heartfelt gratitude for devoting your precious time for the inter-college Creative Writing Workshop held in our college on 6th of April, 2018.
It was your great expertise, strong command over English literature and versatile knowledge and experiences in various fields of work and creativity that made the workshop a vibrant experience for all the participants. Your wonderful communication skill and sincere involvement with all participants, in spite of their diversity in standard and maturity, was the secret of success of the program.
The energy generated, enthusiasm created and ideas ignited by your positive inputs in the workshop have potentials to develop many young authors from within the participants. Your spontaneous approach and ace style of presentation provided a thoroughly engaging experience for each and every participant.
We thank you for taking time from your precious schedule to devote in an intense cerebral exercise for those pupils who were eager to learn beyond the curricula. We hope in future we get more chances to organize such workshops with you and help kindle young minds towards more creative thoughts and expressions. Looking forward towards more such occasions in the coming days. Thanking you once more.
DR. NANDINI BHATTACHARYA
(Associate Professor, Calcutta Girls' College, India)
(Associate Professor, Calcutta Girls' College, India)
Author Sam Mukherjee has conducted a heart-winning and memorable workshop on “Creative Thinking” in the English Department of Heramba Chandra College (South City Day College) on 3rd April 2018. He was excellent on points of presentation, audience engagement, sharing experience and communication skills. He was very strong on his subject matter, knowledge and expertise. He exuded a lot of positive energy and won a lot of appreciation for his works and his ability to elucidate his creative process with appropriate anecdotes. We strongly recommend him for Workshops of such kind both corporate and academic.
DR. NABANITA CHAKRABARTI (Principal) and
DR. LILY LAW (Head - Department of English) South City College (Heramba Chandra College), India
On behalf of Beehive International School, I would like to thank you for your visit to our school. The children enjoyed your workshop "Creative Writing/Thinking" which was both interesting and engaging. Your enthusiasm about writing and openness to discuss the writing process made for a unique experience for our students. They enjoyed getting an introduction to your novel, "Perfect Tangerine" as well as listening to your experiences in the field of writing which are valuable to young learners. We greatly appreciated your visit to Beehive and welcome you back in the future at any time.
AMY PRICE
(Director of English Studies, Beehive International School, Prague, The Czech Republic)
Mr. Sam Mukherjee, a Canada based Indian author met the faculty of Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Vivekananda Vidyabhavan on 28th March, 2018 in an interactive session on writing and communication. His ideas were thought provoking, yet expressed with simplicity and eloquence. In his typical easy going style he reached out to the participants and narrated experiences and anecdotes from his own life to drive home a point. Lined with subtle humour, the session proved to be an interesting one and the faculty participated wholeheartedly.
DR. GARGI GANGOPADHYAY
(Co-Ordinator Research Cell, Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Vivekananda Vidyabhavan, India)
On behalf of the Grade 3-4 Class of Étienne Brûlé, I would like to sincerely thank you for taking the time to speak to our students about the writing process, as well as, sharing some of your remarkable life experiences that brought you to where you are today.
We thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to teach our students the fundamentals of writing and to spark the love for writing. We hope you will come and visit us again and share your knowledge and creativity. The objective of the author visit was to show the students a day in the life of an author, but the students came out with so much more. They had more confidence and passion to write stories and express their own ideas.
Your professional and entertaining demeanour was an excellent combination for our young students. Your thinking process gave the students a vivid perspective of how an author generates new and creative ideas that the students could easily relate to and gain a deeper understanding of what it is like to be an author. The students were actively engaged throughout the discussion. Presenting and keeping the attention of young children is demanding, but you understood the notion and provided hands-on activities that the students absolutely loved!
JUMMI KIM
(Teacher - Grades 3 & 4, Étienne Brûlé Junior School, Toronto, Canada)
Thanks Sam for taking the time to visit with our students. I have heard nothing but positive reviews. Your generosity of spirit is deeply appreciated. Our students were fortunate to spend time with you, as was I.
Thanks Sam for taking the time to visit with our students. I have heard nothing but positive reviews. Your generosity of spirit is deeply appreciated. Our students were fortunate to spend time with you, as was I.
JAYE SHAER
In October 2016, I saw Author Sam Mukherjee’s novel, Perfect Tangerine - The Gift of Miracle Daley in our school library. It has a very unique theme and immediately piqued my interest: a world where no babies were being born. I teach an integrated class of Grade 2 and 3 students and knew the novel was for middle graders. Nonetheless, I invited Sam to speak to my students about the process of writing. Speaking with him, I realized that he generally addressed older audiences. So I anticipated a session that would last no longer than 20-30 minutes.
However, Sam kept the children engaged with his charming anecdotes for no less than an hour and a half. My students wanted to hear more and more stories from him. When we had to break for lunch they were disappointed as they wanted the Q and A to continue. Sam had perfectly tailored his session to the audience and made it truly interactive. His creative storytelling kept them excited throughout the session and glued to their seats. He also made sure that every child participated and had fun. What a wonderful Author-Speak it was! I am hoping Sam will address our students again.
JOANNA MILEK
(Teacher - Grades 2 & 3, Étienne Brûlé Junior School, Toronto, Canada)
Sam is a subject matter expert with his vast experience and his ability to engage an audience is unquestionable. But like all excellent writers and journalists, Sam has very advanced listening skills and a great eye for detail. That is why his experiences are very rich and he unhesitatingly shares it with the world, either through his novels, or by engaging his readers individually. Toronto Public Library is known for excellence. That is why I recommend Sam's workshops. I meet many people who wish to write but have never had an opportunity to be encouraged and guided. With a genuinely able and a well-meaning mentor like Sam, I am sure many people will feel encouraged to write creatively and enrich our community further. I believe it is an important program for the library. I would attend it. I would also recommend many people to attend.
SURESH JAURA
(President, North America - International Press Syndicate, Toronto, Canada)
I got connected with Sam after reading his wonderful first novel, Chopped Green Chillies in Vanilla Ice Cream. He is an excellent and captivating writer, no matter what the theme or topic. If a subject fascinates him, he quickly turns into an expert on it. Sam is a Creative Strategist par excellence and it is an absolute pleasure to work with him.
REENA RAMDHANI
(CEO, ISNA bv Netherlands)
On behalf of the Le Bocage International School fraternity, I wish to appreciate Sam Mukherjee for taking time to visit our school in Mauritius and share knowledge with our IB, DP1 students and teachers on Creative Writing and Thinking on May 30, 2019 (Thursday).
With live testimonials derived from his books and experiences, it was enlightening listening to this great Author. The session was resourceful and students were eager to inquire more about writing, publishing and the need to understand your audience when writing. They certainly wished that there was more time to engage with Sam.
I will certainly recommend Sam Mukherjee for talks to students and teachers.
HABEL AMOLO
(Head Librarian, Le Bocage International School, Mauritius)
Dear Sam - It was a pleasure associating with you for our recently concluded project 'Biswajurey Dashobhuja' on behalf of Zee Bangla, the leading Bengali entertainment television channel.
Your excellent liaison work in selecting and organizing anchors in New York and London for our program which involved live streaming of Durga Puja, the biggest festival here, contributed in a significant way to the success of our program.
Special thanks for activating your contacts and replacing the anchor at one of the locations who had dropped out at the 12th hour. We look forward to similar successful collaborations in future.
SRIMANTA CHATTERJEE
(Managing Director, Adventure Event Management (AEMPL - ISO 9001: 2008 Certified), India)
I would like to thank you again for your visit to our school during our Language Week. The students enjoyed your Creative Writing/Thinking workshop. They learned not only about the writing process but also gained information about other cultures as you spoke about your earlier life and what inspires you when you write. The students took away some useful tips from the workshop.
We also appreciated that you shared your novels with the students prior to the visit. I am sure some of the students will want to read more of your novels. I wish you all the best with your writing and hope that we will meet again sometime.
MEG SUTCLIFFE
(International School Rheintal, near Zurich, Switzerland)
APPRECIATION FROM WORKSHOP ATTENDEES
I attended Sam's Creative Thinking Workshop at South City College, Kolkata. For aspiring writers it is very important to have a mentor like Sam. He walks in with an aura of positivity and never fails to charm. We not only learned the various aspects that one should keep in mind while writing but also he gave us an overview of the writer’s world. It was a pleasure having Sam among us.
RITOBINA CHAKRABORTY
(Poet, India)
Sam is gifted in working with words. His workshop on Creative Writing & Thinking was an eye-opener for someone like me. He is not only a talented author but also has the gift of the gab. He effortlessly weaved through the session, taking all the participants through a learning experience. His creative exercise at the end, though in the beginning seemed daunting, helped the entire group craft a beautiful little story in 10 minutes! Sam surely has the unique and rare ability of not only being a good storyteller but also to bring out good storytellers in others. And from the time he spent post the session guiding me, it is clearly something he enjoys and loves doing.
HARI NAIR
(Management Consultant, Toronto, Canada)
A few weeks ago, I attended your workshop at Bg/Brg Klosterneuburg and I am still deeply inspired. During the workshop you talked freely and said the things that came into your mind and I find that this was the aspect that I enjoyed so much. I have attended some workshops held by authors before but most of the time it was just them reading out of their books and talking about them which often led to the listeners feeling bored. A lot of public speakers try to implement communication with the audience through questions, although this often results in no participation at all because some people tend to not ask questions but rather listen to the presenter. However when I attended your workshop, it was different. You tried to motivate us to participate actively, and through this sort of motivation, even I was encouraged to engage in discussions or ask questions, and to me it seemed like the rest of the audience felt the same way.
Sam is gifted in working with words. His workshop on Creative Writing & Thinking was an eye-opener for someone like me. He is not only a talented author but also has the gift of the gab. He effortlessly weaved through the session, taking all the participants through a learning experience. His creative exercise at the end, though in the beginning seemed daunting, helped the entire group craft a beautiful little story in 10 minutes! Sam surely has the unique and rare ability of not only being a good storyteller but also to bring out good storytellers in others. And from the time he spent post the session guiding me, it is clearly something he enjoys and loves doing.
HARI NAIR
(Management Consultant, Toronto, Canada)
A few weeks ago, I attended your workshop at Bg/Brg Klosterneuburg and I am still deeply inspired. During the workshop you talked freely and said the things that came into your mind and I find that this was the aspect that I enjoyed so much. I have attended some workshops held by authors before but most of the time it was just them reading out of their books and talking about them which often led to the listeners feeling bored. A lot of public speakers try to implement communication with the audience through questions, although this often results in no participation at all because some people tend to not ask questions but rather listen to the presenter. However when I attended your workshop, it was different. You tried to motivate us to participate actively, and through this sort of motivation, even I was encouraged to engage in discussions or ask questions, and to me it seemed like the rest of the audience felt the same way.
I would like to thank you for encouraging not only me, but also some of my classmates, to be creative and to express our ideas through writing or through other artistic techniques. I, for example, have decided to start writing short stories and poems again, after I attended your workshop because I felt like I had so many new ideas to realise. The way you talked about motivation also brought me to enjoy writing texts for school again, which is something I have had problems with for the past few months. Thank you once more and please come and visit us again soon!
MICHAELA
(Klosterneuburg International School, Vienna, Austria)
I attended one of Sam's workshops, Effective Communication through Writing. I did not know what to expect and to my surprise, I was totally engaged. Sam is very clear and simple. He inspired me and I am so happy I attended his workshop. It has given me enough confidence to push my writing and removing the limits.
GABRIELA HERNANDEZ
GABRIELA HERNANDEZ
(IT Consultant, Toronto, Canada)
Sam's workshop was not only very informative but also very engaging. I was at the edge-of-my seat throughout because I didn't want to miss a thing!
HARSHNA SHROFF
Sam's workshop was not only very informative but also very engaging. I was at the edge-of-my seat throughout because I didn't want to miss a thing!
HARSHNA SHROFF
(Loreto College, India)
I attended a Seminar on Creative Writing in English organized by Calcutta Girls' College and the guest for the session was Sam Mukherjee. I must say it was really an amazing session. The questions asked were so well-answered by him about how to publish a book and many more. And also he made the session more interesting by making us play literary games. The session was indeed very helpful and interesting.
SOMASHREE ROY
(B.A. 2nd Year English Honours, Loreto College, India)I attended a Seminar on Creative Writing in English organized by Calcutta Girls' College and the guest for the session was Sam Mukherjee. I must say it was really an amazing session. The questions asked were so well-answered by him about how to publish a book and many more. And also he made the session more interesting by making us play literary games. The session was indeed very helpful and interesting.
SOMASHREE ROY
First of all, I wanted to say thank you for your visit at BG/BRG Klosterneuburg International School. It was a pleasure for all of us meeting such an inspiring person.
From the very first minute, I immediately knew that this one hour would be a great one. When we had the chance to ask you some questions, I listened very carefully to your answers and advices. Additionally, I think your advices and stories about your life and situations that happened to you, were very good and helpful for me. I really enjoyed your great, but short stay and I would like to see you again at our school.
THOMAS
(Klosterneuburg International School, Vienna, Austria)
I want to thank you for the time you spent in our school talking and discussing with a group of students who might have never had a chance to talk to an author before.
It was really astonishing to see a man always being able to tell a story fitting to the topic being discussed, as well as hearing how you, as a author, come up with your ideas (in particular the reason why you wrote your novel “Perfect Tangerine”). We all had a great time discussing and in general, talking about writing.
ANDREA
(Klosterneuburg International School, Vienna, Austria)
I attended Author Sam Mukherjee's workshop on Creative Writing in English at Calcutta Girls' College. It was an enriching session with a shade of enjoyment. Mr. Mukherjee's conduct was commendable and the major reason why this seminar was a perfect blend of information and entertainment.
ARPITA MAJI
(B.A. 2nd Year, English Honours, Loreto College, India)
It was indeed a pleasure attending Author Sam Mukherjee's Creative Writing session held at RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Duncan House, Kolkata in April 2018. He was the first person to encourage me to write about, and publish my work in the psychic genre, when I had been hesitant. Sam also introduced me to Indo Canada Outlook e-magazine in Toronto where my work was subsequently published.
NILANJANA DEY
I attended Author Sam Mukherjee's workshop on Creative Writing in English at Calcutta Girls' College. It was an enriching session with a shade of enjoyment. Mr. Mukherjee's conduct was commendable and the major reason why this seminar was a perfect blend of information and entertainment.
ARPITA MAJI
(B.A. 2nd Year, English Honours, Loreto College, India)
It was indeed a pleasure attending Author Sam Mukherjee's Creative Writing session held at RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Duncan House, Kolkata in April 2018. He was the first person to encourage me to write about, and publish my work in the psychic genre, when I had been hesitant. Sam also introduced me to Indo Canada Outlook e-magazine in Toronto where my work was subsequently published.
NILANJANA DEY
(Brand Communications Manager, Phillips Carbon Black Ltd. & RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, India)
Although I started to take writing more seriously, I was always kind of unhappy with the results and I think the things you said in the workshop will help me, especially how to start writing a beginning of a story.
All in all, for me it was very interesting to hear how a professional writer starts a book, and how you manage to keep all your thoughts in order. The workshop was very well done. I hope you’ll come and visit us again so that I have a second chance to ask and learn.
GIOIA
(B.A. 2nd Year English Honours, Loreto College, India)
You visited my school some time ago and told us about your career as an author and did a little workshop on how to write a book. I wanted to let you know that it was a very informative and interesting speech and that I really enjoyed this little workshop. When I find the time, I will consider reading your writings, of which, I have already started one. The first chapter of “Perfect Tangerine” was very enjoyable and good to read and I am thrilled to read on. Thank you again and I wish you the very best for your next books.
CLEMENS
(Klosterneuburg International School, Vienna, Austria)
I attended your workshop on the fourth of March and I genuinely want to thank you for giving us this opportunity to participate and get an insight into your life.
You have made me reflect on how illiteracy makes people think differently and it is very reassuring to know that nothing we see or experience is useless, and everything may be useful someday. Moreover, I think it is truly admirable that you had the courage to sing in front of us, even though you are not a trained singer. I hope you keep conducting workshops for people all over the world and I wish you all the best.
SOPHIE
(Klosterneuberg International School, Vienna, Austria)
I had a great time at Sam Mukherjee's Creative Writing Session. He shared wonderful stories of past experiences, which he uses as inspiration in his writing. He listened attentively to everyone, and ensured that no one left the event without advice and notes about their own writing. It was a very comfortable atmosphere, with zero judgement of guests' writing capabilities. Whether you are an experienced writer, or just looking for a newfound hobby, I would definitely recommend Sam's Interactive Writing Sessions. I hope to be back soon!
MIKE STOFFREGEN
(Screenwriter, Toronto, Canada)
Although I started to take writing more seriously, I was always kind of unhappy with the results and I think the things you said in the workshop will help me, especially how to start writing a beginning of a story.
All in all, for me it was very interesting to hear how a professional writer starts a book, and how you manage to keep all your thoughts in order. The workshop was very well done. I hope you’ll come and visit us again so that I have a second chance to ask and learn.
GIOIA
(B.A. 2nd Year English Honours, Loreto College, India)
You visited my school some time ago and told us about your career as an author and did a little workshop on how to write a book. I wanted to let you know that it was a very informative and interesting speech and that I really enjoyed this little workshop. When I find the time, I will consider reading your writings, of which, I have already started one. The first chapter of “Perfect Tangerine” was very enjoyable and good to read and I am thrilled to read on. Thank you again and I wish you the very best for your next books.
CLEMENS
(Klosterneuburg International School, Vienna, Austria)
I attended your workshop on the fourth of March and I genuinely want to thank you for giving us this opportunity to participate and get an insight into your life.
You have made me reflect on how illiteracy makes people think differently and it is very reassuring to know that nothing we see or experience is useless, and everything may be useful someday. Moreover, I think it is truly admirable that you had the courage to sing in front of us, even though you are not a trained singer. I hope you keep conducting workshops for people all over the world and I wish you all the best.
SOPHIE
(Klosterneuberg International School, Vienna, Austria)
I had a great time at Sam Mukherjee's Creative Writing Session. He shared wonderful stories of past experiences, which he uses as inspiration in his writing. He listened attentively to everyone, and ensured that no one left the event without advice and notes about their own writing. It was a very comfortable atmosphere, with zero judgement of guests' writing capabilities. Whether you are an experienced writer, or just looking for a newfound hobby, I would definitely recommend Sam's Interactive Writing Sessions. I hope to be back soon!
MIKE STOFFREGEN
(Screenwriter, Toronto, Canada)
I was among the participants of a workshop you held for students at Klosterneuburg International School near Vienna about the many aspects of creative writing. It was an informative, yet entertaining lesson, which we are all very thankful for. At the end of your speech we discussed if it were possible for you to send our school some copies of one of your books to review in class.
Nils Mosser
Nils Mosser
(Klosterneuburg International School, Vienna, Austria)
S E L E C T P R O J E C T S
- Novel titled, PERFECT TANGERINE - THE GIFT OF MIRACLE DALEY
- Novel titled, IN THE NAME OF LOVE
- Novel titled, CHOPPED GREEN CHILLIES IN VANILLA ICE CREAM
- Short Story titled, THE INCLUSION released as part of an anthology titled, Indian Voices Volume I by FortyTwo BookZ Galaxy and Trade Architects (Canada) Inc.
- THE INCLUSION REPRINTED by AWAAZ magazine in Nairobi, Kenya
- Consulting Editor at a leading criminal law firm in the U.K. (2020-Present)
- Wrote Documentary Pitch for a pvt. organization on suicide prevention, Las Vegas, USA (2019)
- Wrote promotional video for an NBA player (ex LA Lakers, Sacramento Kings), Las Vegas, USA (2018)
- Wrote Non Fiction Book Proposal for a pvt. investor in Kingston, Jamaica (2017)
- Translated a Play for the Vedanta Society Berkeley, California, USA (2017)
- Talent Scouted, Liaised and Organized VJs in New York and London to live stream Durga Puja, a major Indian festival. Live Telecast by ZEE TV, one of the largest TV networks in India (2017)
- Interpreter for Hindi and Bengali languages at Able Translations, Toronto (2012-Present)
- Vocalist for a Music Video directed by Rajiv Narang, Jupiter Tree Studio, Toronto (2011)
- Sub-Editor of The Asian Age, an English daily published from many cities in India and the U.K.
- Researcher at BBM Canada (Formerly Bureau of Broadcast Measurement), Toronto
- Language Director for a series of videos for new immigrants to Canada (Toronto)
- Subtitled Gemini Award winner Cyrus Sundar Singh's documentary, Painted Nation (Toronto)
- Wrote a Web TV film, The Patient and co-wrote two sitcoms, Meatloaf Monday and Plan F at Vancouver Film School
- Writer of Sketch Comedy Night while at Vancouver Film School
- Wrote, directed and produced a short film, That’s The Way To Go at Holmesglen Institute in Melbourne, Australia
- Wrote, directed and produced a short documentary on Werribee Open Range Zoo for Holmesglen Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Corporate Communications project titled, Public Relations at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Australia retained as a PR study guide at Holmesglen Institute
- Wrote and presented radio shows on Hitz FM and Chadz FM, Melbourne, Australia
- Wrote, narrated and produced Karen, a radio documentary on exotic dancers in Melbourne, Australia
A W A R D S / R E C O G N I T I O N S
- Recipient of Vancouver Film School's (VFS) Full Time Scholarship for Writing for Film, TV & Interactive Media
- Editor's Choice Award from Poetry.com (USA) and the International Library of Poetry (USA) for "outstanding achievement in poetry"
- Advertising slogan awards include ones for Star TV, Elle Magazine, Nimbus TV, Eveready Industries, The ABP Group and Toronto Vegetarian Association
- Winner of India’s leading newspaper, The Telegraph’s Reader’s Views award
- Winner of The Asian Age newspaper’s Sports Forum award
- Screenplay titled, Conscience selected at the Worldwide Short Film Symposium, Toronto
E D U C A T I O N
- Higher Education Teaching Certificate from Harvard University's Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning
- Diploma in Writing for Film, TV & Interactive Media from Vancouver Film School, Canada (internationally recognized entertainment arts school) on a Full-Time Writing Scholarship
- Diploma in Mass Communication from Holmesglen Institute, Melbourne, Australia (internationally recognized institute of learning and media studies program)
- MA in History with minor in the History of the USA from Jadavpur University, India (a five star rated university in India)
- Completed a Management Development Program (sponsored) at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, affiliated to Alfred P. Sloan School of Management, MIT (first and only triple accredited management school from India and one amongst 86 such business schools globally)
P E R S O N A L
The son of a Rotary International Scholar and Journalist and an Academician/Sociologist, Sam grew up surrounded by books and developed a lifelong passion for words and their impact. His passion for sports has drawn him into travelling around the world for important sporting events such as the Australian Open, the Olympics and Formula One racing, and his love of flying has taken him on a Beech craft over Mount Everest, on a sea plane in the Pacific Northwest, on a helicopter across the Australian Gold Coast, and parasailing in Thailand.
W R I T I N G S A M P L E S (Available upon request)
- http://www.southasianoutlook.com/issues/2007/january/swami_vidyadhishananda_giri_bearer_of_the_divine_baton.html
- http://www.southasianoutlook.com/issues/2011/october/the_jupiter_tree_a_celebration_of_music_languages_and_diversity_of_ethnicities.html
- http://www.southasianoutlook.com/issues/2010/november/young_at_84_a_poet_in_full_bloom_by_sam_mukherjee.html
- http://www.southasianoutlook.com/issues/2010/october/nazneen_mehdi_nursing_the_spirit.html
- http://www.southasianoutlook.com/issues/2009/august/profile_dr_asha_seth_angel_of_hope.htm
T E S T I M O N I A L S
Writers have eclectic resumes and Sam is no exception. It reflects his dedication to writing. He keeps on uprooting himself to pursue his career. It is no surprise that he received a scholarship to attend the Vancouver Film School. Good writers actively pursue opportunities to improve and broaden their skills and Sam has done exactly that. He’s proven himself to be a strong, versatile writer who learns quickly, seeks criticism, meets deadlines, doesn’t make excuses and delivers more than is accepted.
Any organization hiring Sam will benefit from his experience, his willingness to learn, and his ability to assist and transfer skills to co-workers.
DEAN BURNS
(Screenwriter & Instructor, Vancouver Film School, Canada)
It is my pleasure to write about Sam who I have known for a long time. He is a leading writer in Canada. He worked for me as a Researcher and Special Speechwriter in the Senate of Canada for a few years. He continues to be involved with my Special Projects. I wish him every success for his future endeavors.
THE HONOURABLE DR. ASHA SETH
(Retired Senator, The Senate of Canada)
It is the dream of many to be a writer but a gift given to few. The truly inspired are those who write for children, blending imagination and reality to create a world that charms us all, whatever our age.
DEAN BURNS
(Screenwriter & Instructor, Vancouver Film School, Canada)
It is my pleasure to write about Sam who I have known for a long time. He is a leading writer in Canada. He worked for me as a Researcher and Special Speechwriter in the Senate of Canada for a few years. He continues to be involved with my Special Projects. I wish him every success for his future endeavors.
THE HONOURABLE DR. ASHA SETH
(Retired Senator, The Senate of Canada)
It is the dream of many to be a writer but a gift given to few. The truly inspired are those who write for children, blending imagination and reality to create a world that charms us all, whatever our age.
I was introduced to the writing of Sam Mukherjee one rainy monsoon day when the world outside felt particularly dreary. His manuscript, Perfect Tangerine, transported me to another time and place, strange yet familiar. The rain outside was forgotten as I read a narrative of great imagination and beautiful human connect.
Today, children's reading levels vary a great deal at the same age due to sophisticated levels of exposure. Stretching young minds, expanding language and making connections is perhaps the best way forward. What is thus so remarkable about Sam's writing, whether by design or destiny, is that it is so powerful and provocative that it does not appear to have been written for children at all. This is the key to classicism in children's literature. Sam has the gift of taking his readers to a world where bad things happen but courage and nobility of spirit are the tools of the victorious.
A writer of great promise.
CHANDRALEKHA MAITRA
(Executive Director (Editorial), Leadstart Publishing, India)
Sam is a creative, articulate and original writer who can take an intangible concept or storyline and translate it into a tangible and believable experience. His passion and vision coupled with his humanity leads me to want to highly recommend Sam.
I have been in the industry for ten years or more working as a producer, PR, creative producer, TV Host, in development and am filming the TV Pilot for “In the Zone of Excellence” and working through the development for two features. Throughout my years in the Film and Television industry I’ve met few who can weave in so many universal truths and threads that touch a chord deep within our hearts. I support Sam every step of the way.
COLLI CHRISTANTE
(Mastering Performance Advisor, Producer, Pitch Coach, Canada)
Subhankar (Sam) is one of the best students I’ve worked with. He studied Screenwriting with me in Mass Communication and was an excellent student, genuinely talented, totally dedicated and a delight to have in the class. His professional approach, positive attitude and generosity in assisting other students stood him head and shoulders above others.
Every now and then a teacher is privileged to come across a Subhankar and when it happens you know you have been rewarded because everyone benefits.
I have no hesitation in giving Subhankar my highest recommendation for any venture he undertakes. He will prove an asset to any project.
RAY MOONEY
(Screenwriter, Playwright, Instructor at Holmesglen Institute, Melbourne, Australia)
I rate Subhankar Mukherjee among my top 5% students in my long teaching career. Subhankar’s formal result is not reflective of his actual ability. His resume will not reveal his outstanding intellectual ability and original mind.
He was always hard-working and very well-read. Always willing to learn and raise new questions, Subhankar can express his ideas in a very lucid language – both oral and written. I have no doubt that he will shine in his chosen profession and recommend him to any prospective employer anywhere in the world.
DR. RANJAN CHAKRABARTI
(Historian, Former Head of the Dept. of History - Jadavpur University, India)
RAY MOONEY
(Screenwriter, Playwright, Instructor at Holmesglen Institute, Melbourne, Australia)
I rate Subhankar Mukherjee among my top 5% students in my long teaching career. Subhankar’s formal result is not reflective of his actual ability. His resume will not reveal his outstanding intellectual ability and original mind.
He was always hard-working and very well-read. Always willing to learn and raise new questions, Subhankar can express his ideas in a very lucid language – both oral and written. I have no doubt that he will shine in his chosen profession and recommend him to any prospective employer anywhere in the world.
DR. RANJAN CHAKRABARTI
(Historian, Former Head of the Dept. of History - Jadavpur University, India)
(Formerly Senior Fulbright Scholar, Brown University, USA and Charles Wallace Fellow, Centre of South Asia, University of London)
I had the privilege of working with and teaching Subhankar (Sam) Mukherjee. The subjects included News Video, Digital Video Production and Web Site Design.
From the outset, Subhankar proved to be a reliable, intelligent and hard-working student. His dedication to the completion of tasks that were often difficult always impressed me. Able to think on his feet and improvise solutions to unexpected problems, he worked tirelessly to achieve professional standards in whatever project he was involved with.
Possessed of an intelligent and inquiring mind, Subhankar actively sought understanding of all issues, whether they were technical, professional or ethical. In pursuit of working objectives, he was never content to accept only the obvious, the easy or the unchallenging. Indeed, he actively sought involvement in those challenging projects that demanded the highest standards of work and professionalism. Whether working alone on his own initiative, or contributing as a member of a team, the dedication was always complete.
On a personal level, Subhankar invariably displayed a pleasant and friendly attitude, even when working under extreme pressure. His natural honesty and high moral qualities complemented this. Although unafraid to ask questions, or make intelligent comment, he never displayed a lack of good humour or any loss of emotional control. In short, he was always one of the most positive individuals to work with.
I believe Subhankar Mukherjee will be a valuable asset to any organization that chooses to employ him.
JOHN MORTIMORE
(Director, Mallee Bull Media Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia)
I was Subhankar's (Sam's) lecturer for the subject Public Relations in the Diploma of Arts (Mass Communication). He produced outstanding work in this subject and displayed maturity and dedication.
I was especially impressed with his ability to liaise with journalists and video producers in organizing speakers for “The Twilight Forum”, a Careers-in-the-media seminar organized by the Public Relations class. Subhankar made most of the contact with speakers, briefed and hosted speakers, and displayed initiative in all that he undertook. He is professional in approach, conscientious, creative and has well developed analytical skills.
LYN SHIELLS
(Program Head - Mass Communications and Lecturer, Holmesglen Institute, Melbourne, Australia)
Subhankar was my student in History at Jadavpur University, rated among the top five educational institutes in the country. He had a high degree of originality and felicity of expression. A scholar of wide interest and not confined to the syllabus of History, his approach to theoretical problems was multidisciplinary. What impressed me most about him is his dynamism and pleasant manner. I think he will be an asset to any organization in any country.
DR. CHITTABRATA PALIT
(Historian, Head of the Dept. of History, Jadavpur University, India) (Ph.D. University of Cambridge, U.K.)
I had the privilege of working with and teaching Subhankar (Sam) Mukherjee. The subjects included News Video, Digital Video Production and Web Site Design.
From the outset, Subhankar proved to be a reliable, intelligent and hard-working student. His dedication to the completion of tasks that were often difficult always impressed me. Able to think on his feet and improvise solutions to unexpected problems, he worked tirelessly to achieve professional standards in whatever project he was involved with.
Possessed of an intelligent and inquiring mind, Subhankar actively sought understanding of all issues, whether they were technical, professional or ethical. In pursuit of working objectives, he was never content to accept only the obvious, the easy or the unchallenging. Indeed, he actively sought involvement in those challenging projects that demanded the highest standards of work and professionalism. Whether working alone on his own initiative, or contributing as a member of a team, the dedication was always complete.
On a personal level, Subhankar invariably displayed a pleasant and friendly attitude, even when working under extreme pressure. His natural honesty and high moral qualities complemented this. Although unafraid to ask questions, or make intelligent comment, he never displayed a lack of good humour or any loss of emotional control. In short, he was always one of the most positive individuals to work with.
I believe Subhankar Mukherjee will be a valuable asset to any organization that chooses to employ him.
JOHN MORTIMORE
(Director, Mallee Bull Media Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia)
I was Subhankar's (Sam's) lecturer for the subject Public Relations in the Diploma of Arts (Mass Communication). He produced outstanding work in this subject and displayed maturity and dedication.
I was especially impressed with his ability to liaise with journalists and video producers in organizing speakers for “The Twilight Forum”, a Careers-in-the-media seminar organized by the Public Relations class. Subhankar made most of the contact with speakers, briefed and hosted speakers, and displayed initiative in all that he undertook. He is professional in approach, conscientious, creative and has well developed analytical skills.
LYN SHIELLS
(Program Head - Mass Communications and Lecturer, Holmesglen Institute, Melbourne, Australia)
Subhankar was my student in History at Jadavpur University, rated among the top five educational institutes in the country. He had a high degree of originality and felicity of expression. A scholar of wide interest and not confined to the syllabus of History, his approach to theoretical problems was multidisciplinary. What impressed me most about him is his dynamism and pleasant manner. I think he will be an asset to any organization in any country.
DR. CHITTABRATA PALIT
(Historian, Head of the Dept. of History, Jadavpur University, India) (Ph.D. University of Cambridge, U.K.)
Subhankar has at all times been a cheerful presence, displaying keen and serious enthusiasm for all aspects of his work. He himself has been self-assured, well groomed and well presented, with a bright personality, a generous nature and a mature charm that reflects the ease with which he works in a group situation. With a high level of intelligence and self motivation, he works equally well alone.
The work Subhankar has submitted during his course has invariably been completed well before due, and has always been of a very high standard in both content and presentation.
I expect Subhankar to be very successful in both his personal and professional life. I also believe he will be a valuable asset to any employer, and commend him without any reservation.
MAX ROBINSON
(Instructor, Holmesglen Institute, Melbourne, Australia)
I taught Subhankar four subjects in 2000-1: Broadcast Journalism, Writing for Radio and Radio Production, as part of the Advanced Certificate in Media (Broadcast Journalism), and Professional Practice Project in the Diploma of Mass Communications.
I have been impressed with him since day one. He is ambitious, hardworking and organized, with strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. He is also a team player, combining natural leadership with a co-operative style. He researches deeply and demonstrates persistence and ingenuity in securing and conducting interviews.
He is astute, with a keen ethical sense, and is not afraid to ask the extra question, to ensure accuracy and balance. He presents confidently on air, and is competent with industry standard audio-visual equipment, both digital and analogue, recording, editing and broadcasting. I would recommend Subhankar for employment and believe he could be sent on assignment with confidence.
STEPHEN CLARKE
(Instructor, Holmesglen Institute, Melbourne, Australia)
It is a great honour to have won the prestigious scholarship award of the Vancouver Film School. The article and interview show how much talent you have. We are extremely proud of you and look forward to seeing your name on the silver screen. Nothing and no one can keep a good talent down.
SHASHI U. TRIPATHI
(Former Hon. Indian High Commissioner to Canada)
We don’t usually project or feature our columnists in our publication. We did make an exception and featured Sam as South Asian FACE because of his wide-ranging achievements at such a young age.
SURESH JAURA
MAX ROBINSON
(Instructor, Holmesglen Institute, Melbourne, Australia)
I taught Subhankar four subjects in 2000-1: Broadcast Journalism, Writing for Radio and Radio Production, as part of the Advanced Certificate in Media (Broadcast Journalism), and Professional Practice Project in the Diploma of Mass Communications.
I have been impressed with him since day one. He is ambitious, hardworking and organized, with strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. He is also a team player, combining natural leadership with a co-operative style. He researches deeply and demonstrates persistence and ingenuity in securing and conducting interviews.
He is astute, with a keen ethical sense, and is not afraid to ask the extra question, to ensure accuracy and balance. He presents confidently on air, and is competent with industry standard audio-visual equipment, both digital and analogue, recording, editing and broadcasting. I would recommend Subhankar for employment and believe he could be sent on assignment with confidence.
STEPHEN CLARKE
(Instructor, Holmesglen Institute, Melbourne, Australia)
It is a great honour to have won the prestigious scholarship award of the Vancouver Film School. The article and interview show how much talent you have. We are extremely proud of you and look forward to seeing your name on the silver screen. Nothing and no one can keep a good talent down.
SHASHI U. TRIPATHI
(Former Hon. Indian High Commissioner to Canada)
We don’t usually project or feature our columnists in our publication. We did make an exception and featured Sam as South Asian FACE because of his wide-ranging achievements at such a young age.
SURESH JAURA
(Publisher, Globalom Media Toronto, Canada & Bonn, Germany)
In our first interaction, Sam Mukherjee was the interviewee. And what a fun interview that was! We covered everything from his career as a scriptwriter to jobs he had held, people he had met, and his take on various life situations. Since then, Sam has become a valued addition to our writers’ pool, contributing insightful articles on people from varied backgrounds and professions.
He brings a keen insight into the psyche of the community to his writing. I have been very impressed with Sam’s initiative in suggesting interesting people that we can feature in Desi News and he has also suggested story ideas. Sam is enthusiastic, hard-working and resourceful, has very good interpersonal skills and relates to people at different levels. He respects deadlines and researches his subjects. In the course of being interviewed, Sam had said as a professional writer, he left his ego at home and had no problems doing rewrites. However, working with him I have found that I never had to test that statement - his work never needs a rewrite.
It’s a pleasure working with a writer as talented and professional as Sam.
SHAGORIKA EASWAR
(Publisher, Desi News Magazine, Toronto)
I like the story (Ref: Commercial for Smart Car by Mercedes Benz) and the way you pull us into wondering what's happening and where this commercial is going. The ending is a surprise, a nice twist, and would probably be very memorable as a result. You are a good storyteller with a gift for involving your audience.
HAMISH McINTOSH
(CEO, McIntosh Creative Services, Vancouver, & Instructor, Vancouver Film School, Canada)
I strongly recommend Sam Mukherjee on grounds of his demonstrated credentials, professional and technical knowledge, and real vocation for writing on print and screen.
In our first interaction, Sam Mukherjee was the interviewee. And what a fun interview that was! We covered everything from his career as a scriptwriter to jobs he had held, people he had met, and his take on various life situations. Since then, Sam has become a valued addition to our writers’ pool, contributing insightful articles on people from varied backgrounds and professions.
He brings a keen insight into the psyche of the community to his writing. I have been very impressed with Sam’s initiative in suggesting interesting people that we can feature in Desi News and he has also suggested story ideas. Sam is enthusiastic, hard-working and resourceful, has very good interpersonal skills and relates to people at different levels. He respects deadlines and researches his subjects. In the course of being interviewed, Sam had said as a professional writer, he left his ego at home and had no problems doing rewrites. However, working with him I have found that I never had to test that statement - his work never needs a rewrite.
It’s a pleasure working with a writer as talented and professional as Sam.
SHAGORIKA EASWAR
(Publisher, Desi News Magazine, Toronto)
I like the story (Ref: Commercial for Smart Car by Mercedes Benz) and the way you pull us into wondering what's happening and where this commercial is going. The ending is a surprise, a nice twist, and would probably be very memorable as a result. You are a good storyteller with a gift for involving your audience.
HAMISH McINTOSH
(CEO, McIntosh Creative Services, Vancouver, & Instructor, Vancouver Film School, Canada)
I strongly recommend Sam Mukherjee on grounds of his demonstrated credentials, professional and technical knowledge, and real vocation for writing on print and screen.
Specifically, his demonstrated knowledge and strong sensibility of both contemporary and classical forms of print and films distinguishes him as a rare candidate for writing. His editorial and creative skills of demonstrating visualized images in filmic text are distinctive. As well, his precise portrayal of characters, thematic subject matter for each scene, and stylistic variation distinguishes him as an outstanding candidate for film production. At the same time, his constant endeavor to establish cinema in international contexts makes him a prospective screenwriter across geographical boundaries.
Sam Mukherjee is one of the most motivated candidates that I have met with a compelling degree of intellectual capacity and diligence and I will hire him for forthcoming films. You could not find a more dedicated candidate, who would contribute more than one hundred percent in furthering the objectives of the field.
SAMITA NANDY
(Director, Premiere Cinematic Productions, Toronto, Canada)
I met Subhankar (Sam) Mukherjee in 1998 while he was working as a Sub-Editor with a leading English daily in India. In March 2002 we had the opportunity to work together on a project. We sent Sam to Thailand to formulate strategies to promote computer education in schools across Thailand.
Most foreigners who work in Thailand find it very hard to communicate. But Sam’s charming manner and his dexterous handling of the language barrier proved very effective. Sam’s common sense solutions, his experience with and deep respect for people from varied cultural backgrounds helped to maximize the potential of locals working with him. We appreciated Sam’s continuous efforts to reduce company expenditure.
I have worked for many years now across five continents and have met many different people. With my experience I can say that with his positive approach, complete honesty, ability to organize, natural leadership, people skills and eagerness to improve constantly – Sam will be an asset to any organization.
SUBIR GUHA
(Executive Director, Global Infotech Co Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand)
Subhankar Mukherjee (Sam to us) wrote an online article on how our society deals with the mentally ill. It contains reports on how our organization is struggling against heavy odds to reinstate recovered patients back into the society and productive life. Sam paid several visits to a number of government institutions and also volunteered to help in a program organized for the welfare of patients to take a closer look at what really goes on. He also attended a drama workshop for patients and spoke to many of them individually to ensure accuracy and depth.
Sam Mukherjee is one of the most motivated candidates that I have met with a compelling degree of intellectual capacity and diligence and I will hire him for forthcoming films. You could not find a more dedicated candidate, who would contribute more than one hundred percent in furthering the objectives of the field.
SAMITA NANDY
(Director, Premiere Cinematic Productions, Toronto, Canada)
I met Subhankar (Sam) Mukherjee in 1998 while he was working as a Sub-Editor with a leading English daily in India. In March 2002 we had the opportunity to work together on a project. We sent Sam to Thailand to formulate strategies to promote computer education in schools across Thailand.
Most foreigners who work in Thailand find it very hard to communicate. But Sam’s charming manner and his dexterous handling of the language barrier proved very effective. Sam’s common sense solutions, his experience with and deep respect for people from varied cultural backgrounds helped to maximize the potential of locals working with him. We appreciated Sam’s continuous efforts to reduce company expenditure.
I have worked for many years now across five continents and have met many different people. With my experience I can say that with his positive approach, complete honesty, ability to organize, natural leadership, people skills and eagerness to improve constantly – Sam will be an asset to any organization.
SUBIR GUHA
(Executive Director, Global Infotech Co Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand)
Subhankar Mukherjee (Sam to us) wrote an online article on how our society deals with the mentally ill. It contains reports on how our organization is struggling against heavy odds to reinstate recovered patients back into the society and productive life. Sam paid several visits to a number of government institutions and also volunteered to help in a program organized for the welfare of patients to take a closer look at what really goes on. He also attended a drama workshop for patients and spoke to many of them individually to ensure accuracy and depth.
Right after his article appeared online, it fetched us a generous donation from the United Kingdom, which is being utilized for training patients undergoing rehabilitation under the Anjali program. We thank Sam on behalf of all our patients.
RATNABOLI RAY
(Human Rights Watch's Alison Des Forges Award Winner for Extraordinary Activism & Managing Trustee, Anjali, India)
During his stay in Australia, Subhankar (Sam) played an active role in the community service of the various associations. He was particularly active with the local community papers in contributing material and editorial input. I have always found Subhankar to be of good character with high moral values. He is a hard working individual with high aspirations and strong dedication. In all my dealings and observations, he has always portrayed a pleasant and confident manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending Subhankar as a committed, pleasant, polite, hard-working and ambitious individual who, with these qualities, is guaranteed to succeed in any endeavor that he sets his mind to.
PETER REWAL
(Justice of the Peace for Victoria, Australia)
As Senior Public Relations Executive (2002-2003), Subhankar Mukherjee has been looking after the creation as well as maintenance of contacts and cordial relations with our esteemed clients. Apart from corporate clients he has also been interacting with the government departments. The Government of West Bengal has been one of our clients and Mr. Mukherjee has created an excellent relation with such important departments as Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Home (Police Department), Finance Department, Governor’s household etc.
In the Corporate Sector he has been dealing with some of the biggest names in the insurance, banking and telecom sectors. Some of the big names with whom he has helped us create excellent relations are Life Insurance Corporation of India (India’s biggest insurance company), United Bank of India and Allahabad Bank etc. (both with nearly two thousand branches all over India).
During the progress of the corporate computer training sessions, it becomes absolutely essential to monitor the progress on a daily basis, so that deficiencies, if any, in our services are taken care of immediately. This helps us in getting excellent feedback reports from all participants. Mr. Mukherjee has also been involved in this sphere of our operations, assisted us in maintaining high quality of services and acquiring excellent feedback from all participants. He is a great motivating factor leading the entire team.
JOYDEB DATTA
(Director, Pluto Infotech Pvt. Ltd., India)
Subhankar Mukherjee did some promotional work for our organization much to our satisfaction. His speech clearly proved that he has an in-depth understanding of the complicated processes involved in immigration.
We invited Subhankar again, and as expected, he promoted us successfully once again. We recommended Subhankar among many clients from diverse professional backgrounds for an interview with Outlook – a leading news magazine in India. We hope Subhankar will continue to do more promotional work for us in future.
LT.COL. A.S. AHLUWALIA (RETD.)
(Branch Manager, World Wide Immigration Consultancy Services (WWICS) Ltd. (ISO 9001-2000) - The World's Largest Canadian Immigration & Settlement Company, Canada & India)
Sam has been doing promotional work for the school since he came to Canada. From completing the exhaustive questionnaire of the Centre for Education Statistics on behalf of the school to the meticulous preparation of the Certificates of Qualifications for Teachers of the school that is sent to Ontario Teachers College for evaluation of teachers, Sam has shown exemplary patience. He always takes that extra step to ensure that even minutest details are not overlooked in preparation of official documents.
Sam’s continuous attempts to assist students and ex-students of the school is something he does without any hope of acknowledgement and this makes him unique. His voluntary services are deeply appreciated and his effort to assist the school and its patrons’ lifelong enterprise of hard work should serve as an example for all volunteers all across Canada.
I have no doubt that he will win many more hearts and assist many more people as he progresses in every sphere of life.
SARAMA MUKHERJEE
RATNABOLI RAY
(Human Rights Watch's Alison Des Forges Award Winner for Extraordinary Activism & Managing Trustee, Anjali, India)
During his stay in Australia, Subhankar (Sam) played an active role in the community service of the various associations. He was particularly active with the local community papers in contributing material and editorial input. I have always found Subhankar to be of good character with high moral values. He is a hard working individual with high aspirations and strong dedication. In all my dealings and observations, he has always portrayed a pleasant and confident manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending Subhankar as a committed, pleasant, polite, hard-working and ambitious individual who, with these qualities, is guaranteed to succeed in any endeavor that he sets his mind to.
PETER REWAL
(Justice of the Peace for Victoria, Australia)
As Senior Public Relations Executive (2002-2003), Subhankar Mukherjee has been looking after the creation as well as maintenance of contacts and cordial relations with our esteemed clients. Apart from corporate clients he has also been interacting with the government departments. The Government of West Bengal has been one of our clients and Mr. Mukherjee has created an excellent relation with such important departments as Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Home (Police Department), Finance Department, Governor’s household etc.
In the Corporate Sector he has been dealing with some of the biggest names in the insurance, banking and telecom sectors. Some of the big names with whom he has helped us create excellent relations are Life Insurance Corporation of India (India’s biggest insurance company), United Bank of India and Allahabad Bank etc. (both with nearly two thousand branches all over India).
During the progress of the corporate computer training sessions, it becomes absolutely essential to monitor the progress on a daily basis, so that deficiencies, if any, in our services are taken care of immediately. This helps us in getting excellent feedback reports from all participants. Mr. Mukherjee has also been involved in this sphere of our operations, assisted us in maintaining high quality of services and acquiring excellent feedback from all participants. He is a great motivating factor leading the entire team.
JOYDEB DATTA
(Director, Pluto Infotech Pvt. Ltd., India)
Subhankar Mukherjee did some promotional work for our organization much to our satisfaction. His speech clearly proved that he has an in-depth understanding of the complicated processes involved in immigration.
We invited Subhankar again, and as expected, he promoted us successfully once again. We recommended Subhankar among many clients from diverse professional backgrounds for an interview with Outlook – a leading news magazine in India. We hope Subhankar will continue to do more promotional work for us in future.
LT.COL. A.S. AHLUWALIA (RETD.)
(Branch Manager, World Wide Immigration Consultancy Services (WWICS) Ltd. (ISO 9001-2000) - The World's Largest Canadian Immigration & Settlement Company, Canada & India)
Sam has been doing promotional work for the school since he came to Canada. From completing the exhaustive questionnaire of the Centre for Education Statistics on behalf of the school to the meticulous preparation of the Certificates of Qualifications for Teachers of the school that is sent to Ontario Teachers College for evaluation of teachers, Sam has shown exemplary patience. He always takes that extra step to ensure that even minutest details are not overlooked in preparation of official documents.
Sam’s continuous attempts to assist students and ex-students of the school is something he does without any hope of acknowledgement and this makes him unique. His voluntary services are deeply appreciated and his effort to assist the school and its patrons’ lifelong enterprise of hard work should serve as an example for all volunteers all across Canada.
I have no doubt that he will win many more hearts and assist many more people as he progresses in every sphere of life.
SARAMA MUKHERJEE
(Founder & Former Principal - Canada Bengali Cultural School of Mississauga, Canada)
