As an independent multimedia journalist, Gasper D'Souza is passionate about working in areas of social documentary, using the visual medium as a means of social awareness.

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Starting off with still photography and text, Gasper has expanded his storytelling tools to include moving images. Currently, he dabbles in multimedia using his new toy the Canon 7D.

Current projects include a documentary film on the Goan Tiatr, a unique theatre form, very popular in Goa. In 2005 he became the first photojournalist to be awarded the prestigious Dempo Research Fellowship. As part of the year-long Fellowship project, Gasper worked on a visual study of the fishing activities and community in Goa.

In 2005 he won an award at the photography competition organised during the National Conference on Women's Studies under the theme "Role of Women in Development of Society"

Gasper is a product of the Jesuit brand of education having schooled at the St Mary's High School, Mazagaon Mumbai and graduated from the St Xavier's College, Mumbai.Gasper D'souza has been in the field of journalism since the year 2000. Before going the independent way, he was with the The Navhind Times, the leading English language daily in Goa, contributing feature stories as well as handling page design. He has also contributed feature images to the international agency the Agence France-Presse (AFP)

At 35, Gasper is happily married with two adorable children and presently lives in Calangute Goa.

He is available for assignments or contracts in India or abroad.

Contact Details:
946, Gasper Villa
E-3/24 Tivai Vaddo
Calangute Goa 403516
India
Phone: (+91 832) 2275235
Cell: (+91) 9423882520
Email: vision@gasperdesouza.com