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ABOUT ME

Filmmaker . Producer

Whether it's a documentary, a feature, photograph or the written word - I specialize in illuminating the unique aspects of a story that others may skim over.  I approach topics with  empathy, curiosity and professionalism.  My goal is for the viewer to share a deep connection and sense of curiosity with the subject, forgetting that any other person was ever involved in bringing the story to life.

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My work has received many awards and garnered much attention. In 2016, I received an Emmy award for Outstanding Feature in a News Magazine.  I have received Three medals at the 2016 New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards Competition. In 2018, my work received three more medals.

AWARDS 

2018 - Winner of Silver and Bronze at NYFITVF for China Unknown Web series

2016 - Winner of an Emmy Award for Outstanding Feature in a News Magazine

2016 - Winner of Gold, Silver, and Bronze at NYFITVF

2013 - Winner of CAPRA Award for Best Editing at DC Shoot Off

2012 - Nominated for Best Film at iPhone Film Festival

2009 - Vimeo Staff Pick for The Daily Show Goes to Iran

 

HONORS

2016 - One Earth Film Festival screened Zero Waste with Bea Johnson

2014 - Panelist on Lipstick Revolt

2014 - Mentor for DC Shoot Off Competition

2013 - Voice of America Press Release on new series ZirZameen

2012 - Landlocked Film Festival screened Writing in Motion: A Nation Divided

2010 - Voice of America Press Release on exclusive interview

2009 - Voice of America Press Release on Daily Show Goes to Iran

2009 - Taught editing at Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS) Multimedia Training Course

2009 - Director and fundraiser for Nkoanekoli Primary School Project

2008 - Panelist on International Coverage of Women at JAWS

2007 - Raised funds for Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation with over $10,000

© 2019 by Sahar Sarshar.

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