What profession does Gus Van Sant and Shyam Benegal have in common?
Gus Van Sant Gus Green Van Sant, Jr. (born July 24, 1952) is an American film director, screenwriter, painter, photographer, musician and author who has earned acclaim as both an independent and more mainstream filmmaker. His films typically deal with themes of marginalized subcultures, in particular homosexuality; as such, Van Sant is considered one of the most prominent auteurs of the New Queer Cinema movement.
Anurag Kashyap Films Anurag Kashyap Films Pvt. Ltd. (AKFPL) is a film production company based in Mumbai, it was founded by director Anurag Kashyap in 2009, and is run by Guneet Monga. It is known for making art house or new wave cinema in Bollywood, like "Dev D" (2009), "Udaan" (2010), "Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1" (2012) and "The Lunchbox" (2013). Anurag Kashyap also runs a film distribution company, Phantom Films.