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I am a British-Asian filmmaker, director, editor, visual effects artist and motion graphics designer. I was always fascinated by art, science, film, culture, and life itself. This led me to pursue a hobby in creating films. I find visual storytelling to be very powerful to audiences.
It can be inspirational, powerful and entertaining to see the creativity of other people. Movies area also a means of escaping from the real world and enjoying the moment. Wherever I go in my day to day life, an idea will spark and this motivates me to start creating content.
The endless possibilities in storytelling and world-building has got me hooked into the world of filmmaking. I am heavily inspired by a combination of life experiences, events, and other films (Action, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller, Superhero etc.).
KAIDAN (2023) - Birmingham Film Festival 2023 Premiere with Idriss Assoumanou
THE JUNGLE (2023) - Film Premiere at the BFI Southbank with Saanmuu Films
THIS IS MY SKETCHBOOK (2024) - Birmingham Film Festival 2024 Gala Awards
THIS IS MY SKETCHBOOK
(Documentary | Award Winning Web-series | 2024)
‘This Is My Sketchbook’ follows the journey of Tom Woolley, as he draws in a sketchbook every single day. See what challenges he faced in his personal life and learn how they influenced what he drew.
What started as a year-long challenge to try and learn how to draw has turned into a personal story of staying motivated and being creative no matter what curveballs life throws at you.
Official Selection – 2024 Birmingham Film Festival
Nominated: Best Online Content Award
Won: Best Online Content Award
- Starring Tom Woolley
- Written and Directed by Tom Woolley
- Motion Graphics and Graphic Design by Baz Kannan
AGENT'S OF S.H.I.E.L.D: STARK'S REDEMPTION
(VFX Short Film | Fan-Film | COMING SOON)
Set in an alternate Marvel Universe, Billionaire Tony Stark has been captured by the Ten Rings lead by the Mandarin. Colonel James Rhodes is determined to rescue his best friend and seeks the help of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury along with two other S.H.I.E.L.D. agents Leopold Fitz and Melinda May. The team formulate a plan to navigate through the geopolitical issues in Hong Kong and rescue Tony Stark.
- Starring Daniel Farrier, Fenfen Huang, Sal Sanneh, Bryant Thornton, Kevin Flynn, Navin Pradhan and Ashwath Ram
- Directed by Baz Kannan
- Written by Arvind Murali and Baz Kannan
- Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, Editing, and Graphic Design by Baz Kannan
AGENT'S OF S.H.I.E.L.D: FURY'S RETRIBUTION
(VFX Short Film | Fan-Film | 2023)
Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Nick Fury has recruited a new agent into the team, Bryce Santos. Agent Santos has been assigned the task of bringing in the vigilantes, Spider-Man and Daredevil and many more to kickstart the ‘Avengers: Initiative’ and protect the world from villains like Dr. Octopus.
- Starring Sal Sanneh and Kevin Pinili
- Directed by Baz Kannan
- Written by Kevin Pinili
- Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, Editing, and Graphic Design by Baz Kannan
KAJOL
(Short Film | 2024)
Simran’s sister has died from unknown causes. With a family mystery looming – Simran visits a local séance to speak to her dead sisters soul.
- Starring Nisaro Karim and Gurpreet Kaur
- Written and Directed by Rajab Mahmood
- Produced by Brother’s Productions Film Ltd.
- Visual Effects by Baz Kannan
RETIRE
(Short Film | 2024)
Dr Maxwell is attending to an advanced robot, Eve, at his clinic. Before this new line of technology is available to the public, Dr Maxwell wants to check whether Eve is self aware and ready to service the public, or needs to be retired.
- Starring Chyna Benae Edwards and James Anthony Greaney
- Written and Directed by Rajab Mahmood
- Produced by Brother’s Productions Film Ltd
- Visual Effects and Graphic Design by Baz Kannan
KAIDAN
(Short Film | 2023)
A young man cursed with the task of killing his friends to avenge the ghost of the ring that haunts him, is forced to choose his friends lifes or his own suffering.
Official Selection – 2023 Birmingham Film Festival
- Starring Leo Buckley
- Written and Directed by Zarak Khan
- Produced by Idriss Assoumanou
- Visual Effects by Baz Kannan
PURPLE HEART
(Short Film | 2024)
21 year old Taran Singh lives with his brother Tarlok Singh and their father in Smethwick. They live in relative harmony until a tragic event disrupts their peace, forcing Taran to embark on a quest for retribution.
How far would you go for vengeance without sacrificing your humanity?
- Starring Gurveer Singh, Yash Kumar, Chloe Delpino and David Kukadia
- Written and Directed by Gurveer Singh
- Produced by Anna Piggott-Reeves
- Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, Editing, and Graphic Design by Baz Kannan
SOLITARY
(Short Film | 2020)
Stacey Roberts is a young woman who finds herself confined to a single room. She has no idea what’s going on and is desperate to escape the room. Solitary is a psychological thriller that portrays some unique ideas which will keep the viewer second guessing everything that’s happening until the final moments of the movie.
- Starring Ellen Stultiens, Marc Shemmans, Joanne Shemmans and Baz Kannan
- Written and Directed by Marc Shemmans
- Motion Graphics, Editing, Graphic Design and Cinematography by Baz Kannan
LETTER'S FROM SPACE
(Short Film | 2024)
While packing for University, Ash receives a letter from her brother who went on ‘a mission to space’ when she was young, forcing her to revisit memories, childlike fantasies and the tragic reason why he left.
- Starring Daniel Farrier, Harriet Jenner and Jaime Robert
- Written and Directed by Rory Rawson
- Produced by Lauren Shirley
- Visual Effects Supervisor – Baz Kannan
CLEMENTINE AND ELLIE
(Fan-Film Parody | 2024)
Clementine (from The Walking Dead Game) is in trouble. Vaas (from Far Cry 3) has taken AJ. Ellie (from The Last of Us) has come from her universe to help. Together, Clementine and Ellie join forces and discover even more trouble as their worlds collide…
- Starring Karen Santos, Jessyca Santos, and Malachite Perry
- Written and Directed by Lee Lanzini
- Visual Effects and Graphic Design by Baz Kannan
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VFX BREAKDOWN
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