Hi, I’m Sanaya—an emerging film producer based in Toronto with a practical, organized approach to production management, coordination, and budgeting. I enjoy turning ideas into smoothly running projects, keeping teams aligned, schedules on track, and logistics under control, all while maintaining clear, collaborative communication. I’ve produced a diverse slate of documentaries, music videos, and student theses, taking on roles from producer to co-producer and production manager. Projects include My One-Armed Journey, My Sister Is A Queen, Spaceman, Seabound, and Letters To Father. I’m currently pursuing a BFA in Film Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University and love collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories through careful planning and hands-on problem solving.

Sanaya R Nilgir iwala

Hi, I’m Sanaya—an emerging film producer based in Toronto with a practical, organized approach to production management, coordination, and budgeting. I enjoy turning ideas into smoothly running projects, keeping teams aligned, schedules on track, and logistics under control, all while maintaining clear, collaborative communication. I’ve produced a diverse slate of documentaries, music videos, and student theses, taking on roles from producer to co-producer and production manager. Projects include My One-Armed Journey, My Sister Is A Queen, Spaceman, Seabound, and Letters To Father. I’m currently pursuing a BFA in Film Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University and love collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories through careful planning and hands-on problem solving.

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Hi, I’m Sanaya—an emerging film producer based in Toronto with a practical, organized approach to production management, coordination, and budgeting. I enjoy turning ideas into smoothly running projects, keeping teams aligned, schedules on track, and logistics under control, all while maintaining clear, collaborative communication.

I’ve produced a diverse slate of documentaries, music videos, and student theses, taking on roles from producer to co-producer and production manager. Projects include My One-Armed Journey, My Sister Is A Queen, Spaceman, Seabound, and Letters To Father. I’m currently pursuing a BFA in Film Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University and love collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories through careful planning and hands-on problem solving.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Producer
November 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Produced the documentary 'My One-Armed Journey'.
Producer
September 1, 2023 - November 2, 2023
Produced the documentary 'My Sister Is A Queen'.
Producer
February 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Produced 'Where We Left', a student film.
Producer
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Produced 'Haunted', a music video.
Producer
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Produced 'When The World Falls Down', a music video.
Producer
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Produced 'Let Me Down', a music video.
Producer
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Produced 'IZOMURA', a music video.
Producer
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Produced 'Spaceman', a student thesis.
Co-Producer
September 1, 2025 - Present
Co-produced 'Seabound', an independent animation production.
Co-Producer
March 1, 2025 - Present
Co-produced 'Letters To Father (Ba)', an independent production.
Production Manager
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Managed production for 'From The Clay', a student thesis.
Production Manager
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Managed production for 'Through Her Eyes', a student thesis.
Production Coordinator
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Coordinated production for 'Go For Gold', a student thesis.
Line Producer
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Line produced 'Out Of The Toil', a student thesis.
Local Sponsorship Director
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Led local sponsorship for the 29th Toronto Met Film Festival.
Programming Coordinator
September 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Coordinated programming for the 29th Toronto Met Film Festival.
Script Supervisor
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Served as Script Supervisor for 'Between The Lines', a student thesis.
Transportation Coordinator
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Coordinated transportation for 'Foreverland', a student thesis.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other