Hyundai Puppets

Part of Hyundai’s New Thinkers Index, this campaign is about new thinking and new possibilities. For this short documentary we follow puppeteering group, Folded Feather as they are set the task to build two large-scale puppets using only car parts. They have only two weeks before a performance at the…

Spec Perfume Commercial

This is a test commercial for showreel purposes only. This is in no way endorsed by the brand. Shot on Canon 5D DOP: Malte Rosenfeld Make Up: Jenna Wade Model: Abi W 60 sec version 30 sec version

Caul

Though the film is still in development, this page is somewhere to keep track of all the news and updates in one handy place. Synopsis “Caul” is an ambitious fifteen-minute short film based on an old Polish folktale. Set in the mid-seventeenth century, it tells the story of Piotr, born…

Showreel 2011

5 mins, various formats.

The Find

3 mins, RED 4k - Made as part of the Philips Parallel Lines competition. Entrants have to adhere to the same rules of the official advertising campaign: 3 minutes and the exact 6 lines of dialogue provided. Worldwide distribution through Shorts International WINNER – Gold Award, California Film Awards 2010 RUNNER…

The Marionette Unit Trailer

3 mins, 35mm – Proof of concept trailer for The Marionette Unit, a film set in an alternate Victorian age. The film follows Nathaniel as he travels to London, searching for his father. Along his way he experiences the new mechanical age of The Marionette Unit, a device that plugs…

Ford Mustang: And Then We Kissed

3 minutes, HD – Commissioned by Ford, JWT Detroit & Filmaka.com from over 400 competition entries, to celebrate and build excitement for the Mustang 2010. Prepped, shot, edited and delivered in just 10 days with $5000. Selected as a finalist to screen on NBC before the new Knight Rider series. Air date 12th November…

London Film School Trailer

60 seconds, 35mm anamorphic - Created as part of the film school’s 50th Anniversary with in-kind support from Panavision, Kodak, Lee Lighting, Technicolor and Pogo Films. It is screened before all film school events in London as well as in Europe and the US. NOMINATED – Young Director Award, Cannes Golden…

Pilsner Urquell: Travelling Magician

30 seconds, S16mm - Made as part of the Kodak Student Commercials Competition 2005 where this spot won two awards. WINNER - Best Post Production & 2nd in Brief ‘Pilsner Urquell’, Kodak Student Commercials Awards 2005

• About me

  I studied at the London Film School and have been freelance since graduating. Strongly passionate about film and currently working on several projects that are both thought-provoking and commercial.

  Recent awards include 5e Grand Prix Européen des Premiers Films from Vevey Images Festival and a Young Director Award nomination at the Cannes Golden Lions.

• Testimonials

  Az is a fantastically creative and highly motivated individual. Whatever he is working on, you can bet it's going to be great. — Aviv Katz, Designer —

  Azhur conceived and directed the 50th anniversary trailer for the London Film School, delivering a highly creative, ambitious and professionally produced film. — Kate Hughes, Head of Marketing, The London Film School —

  Az is not only an incredible creative force, he is also one of the most pleasant and level-headed people I've had the chance to work with. His focus and wonderful imagination is always coupled with a great sense of humour and passion for what he is doing. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Az again on another project. — Natalie Higashi, Producer —

  Azhur is a dedicated and imaginative director who is not afraid to listen to ideas from others that can enhance his creative vision. It has been my privilege to collaborate with him on a number of writing projects and consider him my "go to" person to visualise my concepts. — Paul Adams, Writer —

  Az is amazing to work with, calm, organised and focused on the idea he is working on. Always a pleasure to have film-makers who work to a certain level of quality and respect for the crew and the project, and he keeps doing more. — Tony Ukpo, Writer/Director —

  I have been fortunate enough to collaborate with Azhur on several film projects. He is full of ideas and creative energy, which never fail to inspire and motivate those working with him. As a director he is always open to ideas and suggestions yet able to maintain a clear vision of the project as a whole. Calm under pressure and real team player. Highly recommended! — Matthew Cooke, Cinematographer —

  I hired Azhur to be a director for my past film slate in 2010. He is also working with me and my Production company for our upcoming 2011/2012 slate. He is an intelligent and creative director, he gets the job done on brief, he also adds in some approachable and human qualities to his films. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for any future work. — James Boyle, Producer, Park Road Pictures —

  Azhur Saleem was a student at The London Film School from January 2004 and graduated 2007 with an MA in Filmmaking. He was always totally committed and a credit to himself and the School at all times. He is a very talented young man who always gives the best of himself both professionally and socially. An asset on any film crew. — Chrissy Bright, London Film School —

  Working for Azhur was like drinking an ice cold lemonade on a hot summers day, it couldn't be more refreshing. He is both one of the most creative and fun persons I have ever worked with and I would go miles to be next to him again on another shoot. — Øystein Essèn Lundstrøm, Cinematographer —

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