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.
Vaswani's notable achievement is her involvement in the short narrative-dance hybrid film "Timeless Love," 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.
==Early life and education==
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==
===Information Technology===
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.
===Entertainment Industry===
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.
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.
In December 2023, Timeless Love was introduced to prospective investors to seek financial support and backing.
She co-starred with her husband in the 2023 short film "Resilient," Which Vaswani wrote and was produced by Sarina Film Productions.
==Filmography==
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==
Film 	Award/Festival 	Category
Timeless Love (2022)	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Narrative Short
Timeless Love (2022)	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Romance
Timeless Love (2022)	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Director
Timeless Love (2022)	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best First-Time Producer
Timeless Love (2022)	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best First-Time Screenwriter
Timeless Love (2022)	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Cinematography
Timeless Love (2022)	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Editing
Timeless Love (2022)	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Original Score
Timeless Love (2022)	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Choreography
Timeless Love (2022)	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Sound Design
Timeless Love (2022)	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Debut Performance
Timeless Love (2022)	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Duo
Timeless Love (2022)	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Trailer
Timeless Love (2022)	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Dance Film
Timeless Love (2022)	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Director
Timeless Love (2022)	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best First-Time Producer
Timeless Love (2022)	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Composer
Timeless Love (2022)	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Sound
Timeless Love (2022)	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Cinematographer
Timeless Love (2022)	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Actor
Timeless Love (2022)	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Actress
Timeless Love (2022)	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Editor
Timeless Love (2022)	Istanbul Film Awards 	Best Experimental - Short Film
Timeless Love (2022)	Istanbul Film Awards 	Best Woman Director - Short Film
Timeless Love (2022)	Istanbul Film Awards 	Best Actor - Short Film
Timeless Love (2022)	Istanbul Film Awards 	Best Producer - Short Film
Timeless Love (2022)	Istanbul Film Awards 	Best Music - Short Film
Timeless Love (2022)	Istanbul Film Awards 	Best Costume Design - Short Film
Timeless Love (2022)	Istanbul Film Awards 	Best Trailer - Short Film
Timeless Love (2022)	New York Indie Shorts Awards 	Official Selection
Timeless Love (2022)	LA Independent Women Film Awards 	Official Selection
Timeless Love (2022)	Hollywood International Golden Age Festival 	Official Selection - Semi-Finalist
Timeless Love (2022)	Hollywood On The Tiber Film Awards 	Official Selection
Timeless Love (2022)	Cine Paris Film Festival 	Best Dance Film
Timeless Love (2022)	GIMFA - Gralha International Monthly Film Awards	Best Short Film
Timeless Love (2022)	GIMFA - Gralha International Monthly Film Awards	Best Female Director
Timeless Love (2022)	GIMFA - Gralha International Monthly Film Awards	Best Sound Design
Timeless Love (2022)	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Sound Design
Timeless Love (2022)	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Scenography/Production Design
Timeless Love (2022)	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Dance Choreography
Timeless Love (2022)	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best 1st Time Producer
Timeless Love (2022)	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Finalist, Best Romance
Timeless Love (2022)	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Finalist, Best Acting Debut
Timeless Love (2022)	Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions @ Pinewood Studios 	Official Selection
Timeless Love (2022)	Cannes International Cinema Festival 	Official Selection
Resilient (2023) 	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Actor
Resilient (2023) 	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Actress
Resilient (2023) 	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Short Dance Film
Resilient (2023) 	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Short Film Director
Resilient (2023) 	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Young Actress
Resilient (2023) 	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Short Film Producers
Resilient (2023) 	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Short Film Composer
Resilient (2023) 	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Sound
Resilient (2023) 	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Short Film Cinematographer
Resilient (2023) 	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Short Film Editors
Resilient (2023) 	Silk Road Film Awards - Cannes 	Best Short Film Screenplay
Resilient (2023) 	Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival 	Best VFX
Resilient (2023) 	Cine Paris Film Festival 	Best Cinematographer
Resilient (2023) 	Cine Paris Film Festival 	Best Actor
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Director
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Original Score
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Romance
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Inspirational Film
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Editing
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Short Script
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Screenwriter/Short
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Narrative Short
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Experimental Film
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Producer
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Actress
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Sound Design
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Supporting Actor
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Supporting Actress
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Cinematography
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Choreography
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Debut Performance
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Duo
Resilient (2023) 	Vegas Movie Awards 	Best Trailer
Resilient (2023) 	Barcelona Indie Awards 	Best Make Up
Resilient (2023) 	Barcelona Indie Awards 	Best Original Score
Resilient (2023) 	Barcelona Indie Awards 	Best Romance
Resilient (2023) 	Cannes 7th Art Awards 	Best Cinematography
Resilient (2023) 	GIMFA - Gralha International Monthly Film Awards	Best Experimental Short Film
Resilient (2023) 	GIMFA - Gralha International Monthly Film Awards	Best Editing
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Experimental
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Trailer
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Romance
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Inspirational Film
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Director
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Producer
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Actor
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Actress
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Supporting Actor
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Supporting Actress
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Ensemble
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Acting Duo
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Acting Debut
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Child Actress
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Voice Over
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Sceneography
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Costumes
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Visual Effects
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Cinematography
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Make Up
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Soundtrack
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Sound Design
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Dance Choreography
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Editing
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Screenplay
Resilient (2023) 	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA 	Best Original Story
Resilient (2023) 	Europe Music Awards 	Best Musician Film
Resilient (2023) 	Europe Music Awards 	Best Actor
Resilient (2023) 	Europe Music Awards 	Best SoundDesign
Resilient (2023) 	Europe Music Awards 	Best Trailer
==Personal life==
Vaswani resides in New York City with her husband, Harish Vaswani, and their son, Karan Vaswani.
==In the media==
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==References==
==External links==
* Company website
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* Simin Vaswani on IMDb
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Category:1976 births
Category:American film producers
Category:American theatre directors
Category:American writers
Category:American actresses
Category:Ballroom dancers
Category:New York Film Academy alumni