A filmmaker who believes powerful stories exist everywhere — in people, professions, and everyday life.
Personal Journey
Wherethestorybegan.
Tomin Saji is a graduate of the London Film Academy who began his filmmaking journey at a young age, creating short films while still in school.
He built a strong foundation in the Malayalam film industry, working as an Assistant and Associate Director on films and OTT short projects.
After moving to London, Tomin gained international exposure as a First Assistant Director on multiple productions, including global commercials for Kodak.
He has honed his craft across cinematography, production design, and digital/analog filmmaking — shaping a versatile and detail-driven cinematic voice.
Experience
Short Films & Foundations
Began making short films during school years — discovering the language of cinema before formal training.
Assistant & Associate Director
Worked on feature films and OTT short projects, building a strong foundation in regional storytelling and on-set craft.
Formal Cinematic Training
Graduated from the London Film Academy, deepening his understanding of cinematography, production design, and analog/digital filmmaking.
First Assistant Director
Worked on multiple international productions, including global commercials for Kodak — gaining a worldwide cinematic perspective.
Award-Winning Short Films
His award-winning short films have been officially selected and screened at prestigious international film festivals, including the BFI London Film Festival.
Awards & Festival Recognition
Quarantine Bioscope International
Lift-Off Global · Pinewood Studios
Bitesize Film Festival
IDSFFK · Kerala
Lift-Off Global · Pinewood Studios
Jyoti Filmato National Film Festival
Kuttikkanam International · KIFF
Pillar 4
Quarantine Bioscope International
Quarantine Bioscope International
Lift-Off Global · Pinewood Studios
Bitesize Film Festival
IDSFFK · Kerala
Lift-Off Global · Pinewood Studios
Jyoti Filmato National Film Festival
Kuttikkanam International · KIFF
Pillar 4
Quarantine Bioscope International
Creative Philosophy
“Stories don't live on screens — they live in people, in silence, in moments we forget to notice. Cinema is just where we choose to remember them.”
— Tomin Saji
From the world's most cinematic stages.
From film festivals to global cinema spaces, Tomin has been part of international storytelling environments...
