Sarina Film Productions
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| Private | |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founder | Simin Vaswani |
| Headquarters | New Jersey, United States |
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| Products | Film Production Company |
| Website | sarinafilmproductions |
Sarina Film Productions is an American film production company headquartered in New Jersey, United States. Established in 2021, the company is known for producing feature films exploring love, resilience, and overcoming adversity. Led by the founder and CEO, Simin Vaswani, Sarina Film Productions is known for nurturing artistic talent and transforming imaginative visions into tangible works of visual art.[1]
Background
Sarina Film Productions was founded in 2021 by the dynamic couple Simin and Harish Vaswani. Simin, a trained actress, writer, producer, and editor from the New York Film Academy, joined forces with Harish, who holds expertise as a sound engineer with training from SAE. Harish serves as an executive producer and sound engineer for Simin's projects, and their collaboration led to the establishment of Sarina Film Productions.[2]
Simin Vaswani serves as the founder and CEO of the company, while Harish Vaswani holds the position of co-founder and executive producer.[3]
Productions
The company marked its debut in 2022 with the production of "Timeless Love," a 9-minute short dance film starring Simin and Travis Tuft. Simin, who also took on the roles of writer and producer for the film, showcased her storytelling through dance. At the same time, Harish contributed his expertise as a sound engineer and executive producer.[4]
"Timeless Love" premiered at the London Fashion Film Festival and subsequently featured at the Cannes Film Festival, Marche du Film, the Cannes 7th Art Awards, North Hollywood Cinefest, and the New York Shorts International Film Festival. The film earned over 45 awards at various festivals and qualified for the Oscars in 2023.[5]
In 2023, Sarina Film Productions released "Resilient," starring Simin and Harish. The film, written by Simin, received positive critical reviews and became a breakthrough for Sarina Film Productions. "Resilient" has won 62 awards at international film festivals and qualified for the Oscars in 2024.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Cast | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Timeless Love | Simin Vaswani and Travis Tuft | Breton Tyner-Bryan |
| 2023 | Resilient | Simin Vaswani and Harish Vaswani | Claire Chubbuck |
| 2024 | Timeless Love (feature film) | Simin Vaswani and Travis Tuft | |
| Almost Everything (Feature Film) | Jeremiah Kipp | ||
| Post Production | Love Beyond Dreams | Simin Vaswani, Harish Vaswani and Shayna McDonald | Jeremiah Kipp |
Awards and recognitions
| Film | Award/Festival | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Timeless Love (2022) | Vegas Movie Awards | Best Narrative Short |
| Best Romance | ||
| Best Director | ||
| Best First-Time Producer | ||
| Best First-Time Screenwriter | ||
| Best Cinematography | ||
| Best Editing | ||
| Best Original Score | ||
| Best Choreography | ||
| Best Sound Design | ||
| Best Debut Performance | ||
| Best Duo | ||
| Best Trailer | ||
| Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes | Best Dance Film | |
| Best Director | ||
| Best First-Time Producer | ||
| Best Composer | ||
| Best Sound | ||
| Best Cinematographer | ||
| Best Actor | ||
| Best Actress | ||
| Best Editor | ||
| Istanbul Film Awards | Best Experimental - Short Film | |
| Best Woman Director - Short Film | ||
| Best Actor - Short Film | ||
| Best Producer - Short Film | ||
| Best Music - Short Film | ||
| Best Costume Design - Short Film | ||
| Best Trailer - Short Film | ||
| New York Indie Shorts Awards | Official Selection | |
| LA Independent Women Film Awards | Official Selection | |
| Hollywood International Golden Age Festival | Official Selection - Semi-Finalist | |
| Hollywood On The Tiber Film Awards | Official Selection | |
| Cine Paris Film Festival | Best Dance Film | |
| GIMFA - Gralha International Monthly Film Awards | Best Short Film | |
| Best Female Director | ||
| Best Sound Design | ||
| New York International Film Awards - NYIFA | Best Sound Design | |
| Best Scenography/Production Design | ||
| Best Dance Choreography | ||
| Best 1st Time Producer | ||
| Finalist, Best Romance | ||
| Finalist, Best Acting Debut | ||
| Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions @ Pinewood Studios | Official Selection | |
| Cannes International Cinema Festival | Official Selection | |
| Resilient (2023) | Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes | Best Actor |
| Best Actress | ||
| Best Short Dance Film | ||
| Best Short Film Director | ||
| Best Young Actress | ||
| Best Short Film Producers | ||
| Best Short Film Composer | ||
| Best Sound | ||
| Best Short Film Cinematographer | ||
| Best Short Film Editors | ||
| Best Short Film Screenplay | ||
| Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival | Best VFX | |
| Cine Paris Film Festival | Best Cinematographer | |
| Best Actor | ||
| Vegas Movie Awards | Best Director | |
| Best Original Score | ||
| Best Romance | ||
| Best Inspirational Film | ||
| Best Editing | ||
| Best Short Script | ||
| Best Screenwriter/Short | ||
| Best Narrative Short | ||
| Best Experimental Film | ||
| Best Producer | ||
| Best Actress | ||
| Best Sound Design | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | ||
| Best Cinematography | ||
| Best Choreography | ||
| Best Debut Performance | ||
| Best Duo | ||
| Best Trailer | ||
| Barcelona Indie Awards | Best Make Up | |
| Best Original Score | ||
| Best Romance | ||
| Cannes 7th Art Awards | Best Cinematography | |
| GIMFA - Gralha International Monthly Film Awards | Best Experimental Short Film | |
| Best Editing | ||
| New York International Film Awards - NYIFA | Best Experimental | |
| Best Trailer | ||
| Best Romance | ||
| Best Inspirational Film | ||
| Best Director | ||
| Best Producer | ||
| Best Actor | ||
| Best Actress | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | ||
| Best Ensemble | ||
| Best Acting Duo | ||
| Best Acting Debut | ||
| Best Child Actress | ||
| Best Voice Over | ||
| Best Scenography | ||
| Best Costumes | ||
| Best Visual Effects | ||
| Best Cinematography | ||
| Best Make Up | ||
| Best Soundtrack | ||
| Best Sound Design | ||
| Best Dance Choreography | ||
| Best Editing | ||
| Best Screenplay | ||
| Best Original Story | ||
| Europe Music Awards | Best Musician Film | |
| Best Actor | ||
| Best SoundDesign | ||
| Best Trailer |
In the media
References
- ↑ "Sarina Film Productions' Feature Film, TIMELESS LOVE, is Available for Investment Opportunities". Yahoo Finance. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ↑ "Timeless Love Wins 13 Awards! Sarina Film Production's First Film Release Receives Industry Accolades". Digital Journal. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ↑ Productions, Sarina Film (4 October 2022). "Sarina Film Production's Timeless Love Qualifies for 2023 Oscars". ACCESSWIRE News Room. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ↑ "TIMELESS LOVE WINS 13 AWARDS! SARINA FILM PRODUCTION'S FIRST FILM RELEASE RECEIVES INDUSTRY ACCOLADES". peacecommission.kdsg.gov.ng. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ↑ "sarina-film-productions-llc". www.bizapedia.com. Retrieved 20 January 2024.