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 and career
Template:BLP unreferenced section 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
- 2012 World Music & Independent Film Festival- Template:Flagu - Best short film - nominee - Corridor
- 2016 [Accolade Competition - Template:Flagu - Winner Award of Merit - Post-production Overall - Midnight Delight[4]
- 2016 International Filmmaker festival of World Cinema - Milan, Template:Flagu - Nominee - Best Animated Sequence.
- 2016 Camp Cult Classic Festival - Template:Flagu - Winner - Best Film.[5]
- 2016 iChill International Film Fest[6] - Manila, Template:Flagu - Nominee - Most Controversial Film. Midnight Delight
- 2016 Cannabis Film Festival - Template:Flagu - Winner - Best Film of the festival.[7]Midnight Delight
- 2016 - Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival - Template:Flagu - Winner - Best Comedy Feature.[8]Midnight Delight
- 21st Indie Gathering international Film Festival - Template:Flagu - Winner - Best Film - [9]Midnight Delight
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Animator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Trip | Template:Yes | Template:Yes | Template:Yes | feature film | |
| 2012 | Exeunt | digital effects - short film | ||||
| 2013 | Sarla | Template:Yes | Template:Yes | Template:Yes | short film | |
| Corridor | Template:Yes | Template:Yes | Template:Yes | short film | ||
| 2016 | Midnight Delight | Template:Yes | Template:Yes | creative producer, Post-production - feature film | ||
| 2021 | Malculm | Template:Yes | short film | |||
| Clepto | Template:Yes | short film | ||||
| Not a Flash Light | Template:Yes | short film | ||||
| The Beginning of Our End | Template:Yes | Template:Yes | short film |