Simin Vaswani
Simin Vaswani (born March 4, 1976) is an American independent film producer, writer, editor, actress, and dancer. She is the founder and CEO of Sarina Film Productions, a New Jersey-based film production company dedicated to the development of artists and converting imaginative visions into tangible works of visual art.[1][2]
Vaswani's notable achievement is her involvement in the short narrative-dance hybrid film "Timeless Love,"[3] where she served as the writer, producer, and actress. The film, released in March 2022, has garnered over 45 awards at international film festivals, such as the Vegas Movie Awards, London Fashion Film Festival, New York International Film Awards, and Cannes 7th Art Awards. Simin’s second short film Resilient has won 62 awards and she has won a total of 56 awards and 17 nominations. Both these films were Oscar Qualified.[4][5]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Vaswani was born on March 4, 1976, in Mumbai, India, demonstrating an early interest in the creative arts and writing stories inspired by her visual imagination. She began training in Indian classical dance, specializing in Bharatnatyam, at age five and later expanded her proficiency to include Bollywood and Ballet styles.
Vaswani earned her master’s in computer management from the Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research in 1998.
In 2014, Vaswani started training in American Rhythm and American Smooth ballroom dance styles, participating in the Pro-Amateur Ballroom circuit as an amateur performer alongside a professional dance partner. Vaswani has also trained at the Classical Realism School of Art under the lineage of Jacob Collins.
Vaswani is a certified core energetics practitioner specializing in this evolutionary mind-body psychotherapy practice designed to facilitate the movement of energy and emotions.
Career[edit | edit source]
Information Technology[edit | edit source]
In 1998, Vaswani started her career in information technology, holding roles as a project lead at organizations including Aegis Media, Time Magazine, Teach for America, Goldman Sachs, and Sony Music Entertainment. Her career in information technology concluded in 2018.[6]
Entertainment Industry[edit | edit source]
In 2021, Vaswani co-founded Sarina Film Productions alongside her husband, Harish Vaswani. The New Jersey-based production company focuses on storytelling centered around themes of love, resilience, and overcoming adversity. Vaswani is known for writing impactful stories that resonate with universal human experiences.[7][8]
Their production debut, "Timeless Love," released in March 2022, received acclaim at international film festivals for its romantic narrative through non-verbal communication, set in a 9-minute dance film format. The movie premiered at the London Fashion Film Festival, followed by screenings 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 garnered over 45 awards at various festivals and qualified for the Oscars in 2023.[9][10]
In December 2023, Timeless Love was introduced to prospective investors to seek financial support and backing.[11]
She co-starred with her husband in the 2023 short film "Resilient," Which Vaswani wrote and was produced by Sarina Film Productions.[12]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Timeless Love (short film) | Actress, Writer, Producer, Editor |
| Post Production | Love Beyond Dreams | Actress, Writer, Producer, Editor |
| 2023 | Resilient | Actress, Writer, & Producer |
| Almost Everything (Feature) | Actress, Writer, Producer, Editor | |
| 2024 | Timeless Love (pitch for investors to invest in a feature film) |
Awards and recognitions[edit | edit source]
| 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 Sceneography | ||
| 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 |
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Vaswani resides in New York City with her husband, Harish Vaswani, and their son, Karan Vaswani.
In the media[edit | edit source]
<youtube width="300" height="300">6ZgfhZuELUk</youtube>
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Awards, Vegas Movie (16 March 2022). ""I experienced how emotions, physical body, creative energies, and human evolution are connected"" (in en). https://www.vegasmovieawards.com/post/timelesslove. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ↑ "Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month". https://www.nyfa.edu/film-school-blog/aanhpi/. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ↑ "Sarina Film Productions' Feature Film, TIMELESS LOVE, is Available for Investment Opportunities". 12 December 2023. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sarina-film-productions-feature-film-200500284.html. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ↑ "WINNERS July – 2023 – NYC TV Festival" (in en). http://nyctvf.com/winners-2023/. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ↑ "Timeless Love Wins 13 Awards! Sarina Film Production’s First Film Release Receives Industry Accolades". 24 February 2022. https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/timeless-love-wins-13-awards-sarina-film-productions-first-film-release-receives-industry-accolades. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ↑ "Emerging Female Director, Claire Chubbuck, Her Take on “Cathartic Realism” | Formidable Woman Magazine". 10 September 2022. https://www.formidablewomanmag.com/emerging-female-director-claire-chubbuck-her-take-on-cathartic-realism/. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ↑ Cristi, A. A.. "Dance Short Film TIMELESS LOVE Wins 22 Awards In Vegas And Cannes!" (in en). https://www.broadwayworld.com/new-jersey/article/Dance-Short-Film-TIMELESS-LOVE-Wins-22-Awards-In-Vegas-And-Cannes-20220303. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ↑ "Program 27" (in en). https://www.nyshorts.net/program-27. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ↑ Productions, Sarina Film (12 December 2023). "Sarina Film Productions' Feature Film, TIMELESS LOVE, is Available for Investment Opportunities" (in en). https://www.accesswire.com/816162/sarina-film-productions-feature-film-timeless-love-is-available-for-investment-opportunities. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ↑ "Thursday, Sept 28" (in en). https://www.nohocinefest.com/day1. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ↑ "Sarina Film Production's Timeless Love Qualifies for 2023 Oscars". 4 October 2022. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sarina-film-productions-timeless-love-040000790.html. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ↑ "Tabella-Risultati-NYIFA-March". https://newyorkinternationalfilmawards.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/04/Tabella-Risultati-NYIFA-March-2023c.pdf. Retrieved 2 January 2024.