I am an award-winning independent filmmaker who also does freelance camera, editing and production assistant work. I work with various independent and established production companies such as MTV and BBC.
My experience ranges from short films, promos, docus, adverts, feature films and television. I also have experience working overseas on productions, working in America and around Europe.
I have my own equipment and can also be hired as a Self-Shooting PD as well as a videographer for various events.
Projects
- SHORT DOCS | Marvin Herbert: Shot into RealityFormer gangster and career criminal Marvin Herbert, brings you a unique look into the mindset of a "roadman". How misconceptions of friendship and love, can cloud your judgement of who genuinely cares about you. The world of a gangster, who embraced the road life, and would do anything for his seemingly loyal and loving friends. Only to find out after getting shot five times, including once in the face... That the harsh reality was that no one cared, and he was just being used for his loyalty a
- George Floyd | The Language of the Unheard (Narrated by Dr. Martin Luther King)Short video surrounding the horrific murder of George Floyd, at the hands of police officers. Narrated by Dr. Martin Luther King, and his famous "A riot is the language of the unheard" speech. Edited by SAWAN NAIR Music by AUDIO NETWORK Narrated by DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING (sourced from archive video via YouTube) Archive Footage & Pictures GOOGLE SEARCH
- **TEASER** Jimmy Butler: DestinyTeaser clip of my new short doc. Featuring the inspirational journey of NBA All-Star, Jimmy Butler. As an infant, his father walked out. At 13 years old, he was left homeless when his mother kicked him out. Finding a great friend and family who took him in, during his senior year in high-school. Jimmy was able to finally fulfil his potential. And went on to become one of the top players in the NBA today. Edited by SAWAN NAIR Music by AUDIO NETWORK Archive Pictures & Footage GOOGLE IMAGES NBA
- **TEASER** ‘86 MIKE’STeaser video, focusing on the two dominate Mike's in 1986. Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson, both having historic performances that year. And who would go on to dominate their era. Edited by SAWAN NAIR Music by ERIC. B & RAKIM - 'IT AIN'T NO JOKE' Archive Pictures & Footage GOOGLE IMAGES NBA TV ESPN IG | @director_sawan_nair
- SHORT DOCS | Coronavirus: Death, Devastation & LockdownWhilst on Lockdown, I believe in staying creative and making the best of any situation. So, I decided to gather various news clips, soundbites, archive content, pictures, survivor interviews/vlogs and original music. Of which I then put together in a short film. Focusing on the recent Covid-19 outbreak, that has devastated the world. COVID-19 Official Statistics | worldometers.info/coronavirus/ COVID-19 Information & Helpline UK | gov.uk/coronavirus Wishing you all and your loved ones, safety
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Work history
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Production AssistantCTVC Media
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Skills
- Film
- TV
- Digital Content
- TV Film Commercial
- Directing
- Short Films
- Excel
- Final Cut Pro
- Office
- Powerpoint
- Word
- Producer
- Writer
- Cameraman
- Documentary
- Adobe Photoshop
Education
Video Production with Film Studies
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BA (Hons) Degree 2.1
Awards
Honourable Mention Award
Palo Alto International Film Festival (San Francisco, California)
For my short film 'Didier'
OFFICIAL SELECTION (FOR BBC DOCUMENTARY)
Footage selected and featured by Ridley Scott out of 13,000+ entries for the feature BBC documentary 'Britain in a Day'
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