Sameer W. Jafar
Filmmaker & Photographer
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About

 

S.W. Jafar

“If you like making feature films, short films, music videos, skits - DM me”
- me

Having worked across various filmmaking departments, I deeply value my collaborators and approach every production with respect. I prioritize the success of the project above all else and am dedicated to create things that resonate with audiences who are open to uncovering universal truths. Film has the power to connect people and bridge cultural divides, and I’m committed to continuing my journey in this industry as a beacon of hope.

 
 

FILM CV

  • Film Director | Narrative Shorts | 2020 - Present
    • Catania, Sicily, Italy, Shoeshine, Producer, Writer, Director, Editor | Expected Release Spring 2023
    • Toronto, ON, Alternating Current, Producer, Writer, Director, Actor, Editor | Jun 2022
    • Uxbridge, ON, The Hideout, Producer, Writer, Director, Editor | March 2022
    • Toronto, ON, I Feel Uncomfortable on the Balcony, Producer, Writer, Director, Editor | Jan 2021

    Actor | Narrative | 2018 – Present
    •     Toronto, ON, Behemoth, Supporting, Dir. Brian Sokolowski | Expected Release 2023
    • Toronto, ON, The Pool, Lead, Dir. Teodora Vilotijevic | Expected Release 2023
    • Toronto, ON, Shelter, Lead, Dir. LT Roberts | Expected Release 2023
    • Toronto, ON, How Did We Get Here?, Supporting, Dir. Cecilia Zheng | Dec 2022
    • Toronto, ON, Frank’s Used Car Lot, Lead, Dir. Luke Mitchell | Aug 2021
    • Toronto, ON, Naming a Football Team, Lead, Dir. Luke Mitchell | Jun 2021
    • Toronto, ON, Alternating Current, Supporting, Dir. Sameer W. Jafar | Jun 2021
    • Toronto, ON, Monster Under the Bed, Supporting, Dir. Shannon Shura | Jan 2020
    • Windsor, ON, Sunny Side Up, Lead, Dir. Milos Savic | Oct 2018

    Producer, Director, Editor | Commercial | 2020 - Present
    • Toronto, ON, STC Agency, University of Windsor – Campus Wide | Winter 2022
    • Windsor, ON, University of Windsor - Faculty of Science | June 2022
    • Windsor, ON, STC Agency, University of Windsor – Campus Wide | Spring 2022
    • Windsor, ON, WeSpark Foundation for Health Research | Apr 2022
    • Windsor, ON, University of Windsor - Faculty of Science | Dec 2021
    • Windsor, ON, STC Agency, University of Windsor - Campus Wide | Fall 2021
    • Windsor, ON, University of Windsor - Faculty of Science | Sept 2021
    • Toronto, ON, Jali Inc. | Nov 2020
    • Windsor, ON, University of Windsor - Faculty of Science | Sept 2020
    • Toronto, ON, Real Estate Dot Love | Jan 2020

    Producer, Director, Editor | Music Videos | 2020 – Present
    • Toronto, ON, The Blue Stones Music Video | May 2022
    • Hamilton, ON, The Blue Stones Live Performance Video | Jul 2020
    • Toronto, ON, The Blue Stones Music Video | Mar 2020

    Production | Narrative | 2018 – Present
    • Toronto, ON, Christina, Short Film, Producer, Dir. Gerald Fantone | Winter 2023
    • Burlington, ON, Becky, Feature Film, Assistant Production Manager, BoulderLight Pictures, Yale Productions, Prod. J.D. Lifshitz, Jordan Beckerman, Raphael Margules, Russ Posternak, Co-Prod. Jon Keyes, Dir. Jonathan Milott & Cary Murnion | June 2020
    • Toronto, ON, 5 Short Films, Producer, Canadian Film Centre Music Lab | May 2019
    • Toronto, ON, 11 Short Films, Production Manager, Canadian Film Centre | Fall 2018 – Winter 2019

    • Toronto, ON, Pro Actor’s Lab, David Rotenberg | 2020 – Present

    • Toronto, ON, George Brown College Continuing Education, Screenwriting I and II | Fall 2018 – Winter 2019

    • Windsor, ON, University of Windsor Bachelor of Science with Distinction and Thesis in Biology | Jun 2015