Vic Sarin is a renowned Canadian filmmaker, celebrated for his 60-year career, which has earned him numerous accolades and a place among Canada's most distinguished visual storytellers.
Born in Kashmir, India, Sarin is a multifaceted director, writer, and cinematographer, known for his poetic style and empathetic lens. His films expertly blend cinematic grandeur with emotional depth, exploring themes of belonging, unconventional family dynamics, and resilience in the face of loss.
With a prolific portfolio spanning over 150 feature films, documentaries, and television productions, Sarin's projects have garnered prestigious nominations and awards, including Emmys, Genies, Geminis, Canadian Screen Awards, and numerous festival honors.
Sarin's feature films showcase a remarkable diversity, including the dark comedy Cold Comfort, the poignant love story Partition, and the internationally acclaimed A Shine of Rainbows. His latest work, The Lighthouse Keeper, is a richly textured Irish period drama.
Sarin's documentary work is equally compelling, with highlights including the Emmy-winning Millennium: Tribal Wisdom and the Modern World, The Boy from Geita, Desert Riders, and Keepers of the Magic.
In 2003, Sarin co-founded Sepia Films to produce socially conscious documentaries and internationally focused feature films that align with his enduring passions. His works have been distributed by major platforms and studios, including Disney, Fox, NBC Universal, Paramount, Warner Bros., Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu.
Sarin's memoir, Eyepiece: Adventures in Canadian Film and Television, was published in 2020 and is now being adapted into a documentary, celebrating the pivotal role of the National Film Board of Canada and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in shaping the country's cinematic legacy.
