Sagi Sree Hari Varma is an alumnus of the prestigious Oscars Gold Rising and graduated from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Mentor-Protege Initiative under the mentorship of Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ted Melfi.
His works as a director include films and commercials for the FIFA Soccer World Cup, United Nations, and a fictional short film, “The Fool” shot at Warner Bros. Studios - Burbank.
his short films have been screened and won awards at prestigious film festivals around the world. His award-winning work has been showcased at major movie theaters including the legendary TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles and the Palace Chauvel in Sydney.
His extensive below-the-line production experience includes working on Television and Commercial productions of filmmakers Ted Melfi, David Fincher, David Shane, Jim Jenkins, and Trent O'Donnell.
His Special and Visual effects background include numerous Music Videos and two Super Bowl commercials, “Let’s Grab a Beer” and “Paramount Plus”.
As an Editor, he has experience editing various documentaries and Oral History Interviews.
He is currently working through his production company, Achilles' Heel Films, developing a feature film that lives in the liminal space between Science-Fiction and horror.
USC Cinematic Arts | UCLA | Gerasimov Institute of cinematography
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Ted Melfi,
Oscar Nominated Director
"His portfolio speaks to his creativity and the diverse international experience he was able to accumulate as a starting out filmmaker"
Andy Thompson,
Co Producer - Oppenheimer,Tenet
"I have confidence in Film abilities and his upcoming success"
Ned Price,
Former VP,
Warner Bros. Studios
"I think he will
go very far,
Full confidence
in the guy"
Randy Haberkamp
Former VP,
OSCARS
"He will deliver a product and work that you will
be very proud of,
I recommend him highly"
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