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Carroll Chiramel is an Indo‑Canadian editor, producer, and director whose career spans the film industries of both India and Canada. A graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s 2022 Norman Jewison Film Program, he began his journey in Mumbai’s film and television world before relocating to Canada in 2010. His cross‑cultural experience has shaped a distinctive storytelling voice reflected in acclaimed projects such as the audience‑award‑winning feature Under the Sun at the 2015 Mill Valley Film Festival, as well as films featured on Super Channel and Amazon Prime. His editorial work has earned international recognition, including seven awards for Forbidden Tikka Masala, the African Movie Academy Award for Meet the Parents, and a Fantasia Film Festival selection for Lu Asfaha’s Sight. His films have screened at major festivals including the Toronto Short Film Festival, Toronto Black Film Festival, Edmonton International Film Festival, and Milledgeville Film Festival. Carroll has also edited award‑winning series such as Potluck Ladies’, which won Best Series at SeriesFest 2024 and earned two Canadian Screen Awards in 2025, along with the CBC Kids animatronic series Go Togo and the Bell Fibe comedy 18to35. With a strong command of contemporary post‑production, he runs a successful studio in the Greater Toronto Area, offering editing, visual effects, and color grading services. His diverse body of work and dedication have established him as a respected creative force in Canadian cinema.…Carroll Chiramel is an Indo‑Canadian editor, producer, and director whose career spans the film industries of both India and Canada. A graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s 2022 Norman Jewison Film Program, he began his journey in Mumbai’s film and television world before relocating to Canada in 2010. His cross‑cultural experience has shaped a distinctive storytelling voice reflected in acclaimed projects such as the audience‑award‑winning feature Under the Sun at the 2015 Mill Valley Film Festival, as well as films featured on Super Channel and Amazon Prime. His editorial work has earned international recognition, including seven awards for Forbidden Tikka Masala, the African Movie Academy Award for Meet the Parents, and a Fantasia Film Festival selection for Lu Asfaha’s Sight. His films have screened at major festivals including the Toronto Short Film Festival, Toronto Black Film Festival, Edmonton International Film Festival, and Milledgeville Film Festival. Carroll has also edited award‑winning series such as Potluck Ladies’, which won Best Series at SeriesFest 2024 and earned two Canadian Screen Awards in 2025, along with the CBC Kids animatronic series Go Togo and the Bell Fibe comedy 18to35. With a strong command of contemporary post‑production, he runs a successful studio in the Greater Toronto Area, offering editing, visual effects, and color grading services. His diverse body of work and dedication have established him as a respected creative force in Canadian cinema.

Carroll Chiramel

Film Director, Film Producer, Video Editor, +4

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Carroll Chiramel is an Indo‑Canadian editor, producer, and director whose career spans the film industries of both India and Canada. A graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s 2022 Norman Jewison Film Program, he began his journey in Mumbai’s film and television world before relocating to Canada in 2010. His cross‑cultural experience has shaped a distinctive storytelling voice reflected in acclaimed projects such as the audience‑award‑winning feature Under the Sun at the 2015 Mill Valley Film Festival, as well as films featured on Super Channel and Amazon Prime. His editorial work has earned international recognition, including seven awards for Forbidden Tikka Masala, the African Movie Academy Award for Meet the Parents, and a Fantasia Film Festival selection for Lu Asfaha’s Sight. His films have screened at major festivals including the Toronto Short Film Festival, Toronto Black Film Festival, Edmonton International Film Festival, and Milledgeville Film Festival. Carroll has also edited award‑winning series such as Potluck Ladies’, which won Best Series at SeriesFest 2024 and earned two Canadian Screen Awards in 2025, along with the CBC Kids animatronic series Go Togo and the Bell Fibe comedy 18to35. With a strong command of contemporary post‑production, he runs a successful studio in the Greater Toronto Area, offering editing, visual effects, and color grading services. His diverse body of work and dedication have established him as a respected creative force in Canadian cinema.…Carroll Chiramel is an Indo‑Canadian editor, producer, and director whose career spans the film industries of both India and Canada. A graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s 2022 Norman Jewison Film Program, he began his journey in Mumbai’s film and television world before relocating to Canada in 2010. His cross‑cultural experience has shaped a distinctive storytelling voice reflected in acclaimed projects such as the audience‑award‑winning feature Under the Sun at the 2015 Mill Valley Film Festival, as well as films featured on Super Channel and Amazon Prime. His editorial work has earned international recognition, including seven awards for Forbidden Tikka Masala, the African Movie Academy Award for Meet the Parents, and a Fantasia Film Festival selection for Lu Asfaha’s Sight. His films have screened at major festivals including the Toronto Short Film Festival, Toronto Black Film Festival, Edmonton International Film Festival, and Milledgeville Film Festival. Carroll has also edited award‑winning series such as Potluck Ladies’, which won Best Series at SeriesFest 2024 and earned two Canadian Screen Awards in 2025, along with the CBC Kids animatronic series Go Togo and the Bell Fibe comedy 18to35. With a strong command of contemporary post‑production, he runs a successful studio in the Greater Toronto Area, offering editing, visual effects, and color grading services. His diverse body of work and dedication have established him as a respected creative force in Canadian cinema.

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Carroll Chiramel is an Indo‑Canadian editor, producer, and director whose career spans the film industries of both India and Canada. A graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s 2022 Norman Jewison Film Program, he began his journey in Mumbai’s film and television world before relocating to Canada in 2010. His cross‑cultural experience has shaped a distinctive storytelling voice reflected in acclaimed projects such as the audience‑award‑winning feature Under the Sun at the 2015 Mill Valley Film Festival, as well as films featured on Super Channel and Amazon Prime. His editorial work has earned international recognition, including seven awards for Forbidden Tikka Masala, the African Movie Academy Award for Meet the Parents, and a Fantasia Film Festival selection for Lu Asfaha’s Sight.
His films have screened at major festivals including the Toronto Short Film Festival, Toronto Black Film Festival, Edmonton International Film Festival, and Milledgeville Film Festival. Carroll has also edited award‑winning series such as Potluck Ladies’, which won Best Series at SeriesFest 2024 and earned two Canadian Screen Awards in 2025, along with the CBC Kids animatronic series Go Togo and the Bell Fibe comedy 18to35. With a strong command of contemporary post‑production, he runs a successful studio in the Greater Toronto Area, offering editing, visual effects, and color grading services. His diverse body of work and dedication have established him as a respected creative force in Canadian cinema.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Intermediate

Final Cut Pro X

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Hindi

Advanced

Panjabi, Punjabi

Intermediate

Tamil

Intermediate

Work Experience

Film Editor

January 1, 2013 - Present

Film editing for feature films, TV shows, shorts, and web series; notable titles include The Life Coach, Fat Lady Sriracha, Famous, Rang Ratta (Punjabi Feature), Go Togo (CBC live-action animation), Potluck Ladies, Hurray Bollywood, 18to35, and various other projects across broadcast and digital platforms.

Online Editor at FDR Media

January 1, 2012 - October 26, 2025

Editing show promos, film promos, marketing reel, versioning, color correction, sound mixing and packaging for broadcast; coordinating with Creative Director, Promo Producers and Graphics designer.

Editor at Orbit Showtime Network, Bahrain

January 1, 2010 - October 26, 2025

Reformatted channel content by re-recording programs to meet guidelines; edited AV material to ensure compliance with editorial guidelines; contributed creative ideas to channel producers.

Assistant Editor at Indian Film Industry, Mumbai

January 1, 2005 - October 26, 2025

Assisted on multiple projects, early involvement in pipeline work; contributed to writing on feature projects such as Young Offenders, In the Dark, Waiting at the Door.

Production Assistant at The Goat (CFC short film) / SBI Canada TVC edits

January 1, 2011 - October 26, 2025

Provided production assistance for The Goat and edited TV commercials for State Bank of India (Canada); supported editing and packaging tasks.

Film Editor at Freelance / Various Feature Films and TV Shows

January 1, 2013 - Present

Film Editor responsible for editing feature films, TV shows, shorts, documentaries, and promos; credits include The Life Coach, Fat Lady Sriracha, Rang Ratta, 100M Criminal Conviction, A Soldier’s Story II, Super Hijabi, Dance Together, Groupies, Under the Same Sun, Get the Sucker Back; worked with CBC, Yes TV, Zee TV and other networks; responsibilities include pacing, color correction, sound mixing and packaging for broadcast.

Online Editor at FDR Media

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012

Online editor for Canada’s first two South Asian HD channels. Edited show promos, film promos, marketing reel, versioning, color correction, sound mixing and packaging for broadcast. Coordinated with creative director, promo producers and graphics designer.

Editor at Orbit Showtime Network, Bahrain

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010

Conducted reformatting of channel content by re-recording programs; edited AV source material to meet editorial guidelines; initiated and implemented creative ideas in collaboration with channel producers.

Assistant Editor at Indian Film Industry, Mumbai, India

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005

Assisted editing on feature films and other projects across the Indian film industry.

Editor at Orbit Showtime Network (OSN), Bahrain

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010

Edited channel programming and promotional materials; reformatted content to meet editorial guidelines and packaging for broadcast.

Production Assistant at CFC short film 'The Goat' / Home Depot TV Commercials

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Production support and assistance on a CFC short film and Home Depot commercials; facilitated logistics and on-set tasks.

Film Editor at Orange Spot Productions

January 1, 2013 - Present

Feature film and TV editing including titles such as The Life Coach, Fat Lady Sriracha, Rang Ratta, 100M Criminal Conviction, A Soldier’s Story II, Super Hijabi, and more; also edited promos and short films for CBC and Zee TV.