Saumin Mehta
Born
Saumin Jayprakash Mehta

(1970-08-30) 30 August 1970
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
EducationBachelor of Commerce
Alma materDon Bosco High School, Matunga
Occupation(s)Film producer, film director
Years active2000–present
Websitesaumin.com

Saumin Mehta is a Dubai-based film director, film producer, writer, animator, and VFX creative director, known for his work in film production, animation, and Post-production. He is recognized for his involvement in the production of the critically acclaimed film Midnight Delight under Dot & Feather Entertainment.[1][2] His career includes the creation of various films, including the award-winning Corridor, The Trip, The Beginning of Our End, and Malcum. Additionally, he is the co-founder of FFTG Awards Film Fest, an annual international digital event based in New York.[3]

Early life & career

Born into a Gujarati Business Family in Mumbai, Saumin Mehta completed his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Mumbai. He attended Don Bosco High School, Matunga in Mumbai. Despite working with his father in the family business, he nurtured a lifelong dream of becoming an animator, inspired by Disney.

In 1994, Mehta began learning animation at Microcell Graphics and Graham Computers. His dedication led to his first freelance 3D animation project for the Zee TV program "It’s My Show." Subsequently, he ventured into projects involving 3D walkthroughs and interactive media.

In 1999, Mehta decided to pursue his creative dreams and moved to Dubai, where he entered the growing 3D animation industry. He directed his first independent feature film, The Trip, and immersed himself in production and post-production work for TV commercials and ad films for brands such as Pepsi, Snickers, and Emirates Airlines. He also created corporate films and informational videos for companies like Emirates Airlines and Gulf Oil. While managing these endeavors, he continued to produce and direct his films.

In 2007, Mehta joined the Brand Management Division of MBC Group, a leading Television Broadcasting Company based in the UAE. In this role, he focused on post-production work, including visual effects, animation, and VFX supervision.

Accolades

Filmography

Year Film Director Producer Writer Animator Notes
2000 The Trip Yes Yes Yes feature film
2012 Exeunt digital effects - short film
2013 Sarla Yes Yes Yes short film
Corridor Yes Yes Yes short film
2016 Midnight Delight Yes Yes creative producer, Post-production - feature film
2021 Malculm Yes short film
Clepto Yes short film
Not a Flash Light Yes short film
The Beginning of Our End Yes Yes short film

References

  1. ↑ Staff, TOI (9 May 2015). "Midnight Delight' wins big at the Cannabis Film Festival". Times of India. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  2. ↑ Sachin, Sachin (21 August 2016). "Midnight Delight picks up Best Drama-Comedy award". Indusage. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  3. ↑ "Saumin Meha - Cofounder". FFTG Awards. FFTG Awards. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  4. ↑ Roopa, Modha (17 June 2016). "Midnight Delight wins six awards in Accolade Global Film Competition!". Urban Asian. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  5. ↑ Staff (5 April 2016). "Midnight Delight wins Classics award at the 2016 Camp Cult Classics Film Festival!". Urban Aisan. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "Winner films for the July 2016 edition of iChill International Film Festival". iChill Theater Cafe. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  7. ↑ Roopa, Modha (9 May 2015). "Midnight Delight' wins big at the Cannabis Film Festival". Times of India. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  8. ↑ Halen, Adrian. "Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival Announces 10 Day Slate". HNN. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  9. ↑ Modha, Roopa (12 July 2016). "Film festival favorite, Midnight Delight, to 'light' up your world with July 21, 2016 release!". Urban Asian. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
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