Samir Modi is an Academy Award shortlisted, director, producer and cinematographer based in London, England. Inspired by his mixed heritage, Samir's directorial focus explores the inner worlds of fringe communities, raising questions of connection, identity and power. As a skilled self-shooter his camera work prioritises finding nuanced observational moments of everyday human life.
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A passionate photographer, Samir uses travel to find universal stories of human connection. He is currently in development for a project titled 'Love & Ultraviolence' which explores the complicated family dynamics of a father and son in the murky world of underground wrestling.
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His short film, 'Untied Shoelaces' was shortlisted for a Student Academy Award in 2024.​​​​
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