| Saumin Mehta | |
| Birth Name: | Saumin Jayprakash Mehta |
| Birth Date: | 1970 8, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Education: | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Alma Mater: | Don Bosco High School, Matunga |
| Years Active: | 2000present |
| Occupation: | Film producer, film director |
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]
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.
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Animator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Trip | feature film | ||||
| 2012 | Exeunt | digital effects - short film | ||||
| 2013 | Sarla | short film | ||||
| Corridor | short film | |||||
| 2016 | Midnight Delight | creative producer, Post-production - feature film | ||||
| 2021 | Malculm | short film | ||||
| Clepto | short film | |||||
| Not a Flash Light | short film | |||||
| The Beginning of Our End | short film | |||||