Abhish S. Birla

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Award Winning Producer / Director / Editor @ White Mountain Films
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Canada
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About Abhish S. Birla

Abhish S. Birla has over 20 years of experience in the IMAX®, cinema, and television industries. He has produced international documentaries and documentary series for White Mountain Films, National Geographic International, the History Channel, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Abhish is accomplished in several capacities, and has received numerous awards and nominations for production, direction, editing, and sound from Canadian and American guilds. Recognition of his work includes a Golden Sheaf Award for the CBC production "The Hunters' Sons"; a Canadian Screen Award for the CBC series "Les Ruraux du 21è (21st Century Family Farms)"; as well as Canadian Screen Award nominations for both the National Geographic series "Deadly Arts," and the CBC feature documentary "Song of the River."His work on Indigenous peoples, endangered species, and historical and cultural figures has led him to supervise crews in North America, Europe, and South Asia.

Abhish S. Birla's Current Company Details
White Mountain Films

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Abhish S. Birla Work Experience Details
  • White Mountain Films
    Producer
    White Mountain Films Sep 2018 - Present
    Worldwide
    IMAX Documentary Film
  • White Mountain Films
    Production Supervisor
    White Mountain Films Oct 2012 - Present
    Canada / India / Bangladesh / Sundarbans Jungle
    TIGER TIGER is a soon-to-be-released 4K feature documentary directed by Academy Award nominee George Butler. The film follows Dr. Alan Rabinowitz, renowned big cat conservationist and co-founder of Panthera, as he travels deep into the primordial landscape of the Sundarbans – a tidal mangrove forest spanning the India-Bangladesh border. Known as one of the most dangerous places on Earth, the Sundarbans is a primordial landscape and one of the most unique tiger habitats.In addition to his production role, Abhish also served as 2nd unit director, camera trap cinematographer and sound recordist for wildlife shoots.
  • 5À7 Productions
    President ◆ Co-Founder
    5À7 Productions Jan 2005 - Present
    Montreal, Canada Area
    Specializing in the production of television, documentary series, and large-format films.
  • Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
    Writer ◆ Director
    Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Dec 2015 - May 2016
    Edmonton & Northern Quebec
    Writer and director for a number of episodes of the 13-part documentary series, "Working it Out Together," Season 3, produced by Rezolution Pictures. Episode 13, "Decolonization Dance," focuses on James Jones who, as a teenager, was a gang member living on the streets of Edmonton. Hoop Dancing helped him escape that world. Banned for generations, traditional ceremonies, including dancing are seeing a rebirth in indigenous communities. Today James is a rising star, dancing with A Tribe Called Red, performing and competing on the world stage. He is also using traditional dance to help indigenous youth stay out of gangs and off the streets.
  • Travel Channel International
    Content Producer ◆ Writer ◆ Director
    Travel Channel International Feb 2015 - Nov 2015
    United States, Canada
    Content producer, writer, and director for "Baggage Battles," Season 5, produced by Media Ranch & My Entertainment. The season follows three competitive buyers traveling lost property auctions across North America.
  • Astral Media Inc.
    Line Producer ◆ Sound Recordist
    Astral Media Inc. Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
    Montreal, Canada Area & Northern Quebec
    Line producer and sound recordist for "Suuhk Suuhk Hockey! - The Crees & Their National Sport," a 90 minute feature documentary produced for Canal D. This film followed a group of aboriginal young people located in Canada's Far North as they trained for the biggest aboriginal hockey tournament in Canada.
  • Tv5 Québec Canada
    Line Producer
    Tv5 Québec Canada Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
    Montreal, Canada Area
    Recettes de Chefs 30 min x 25Celebrity Cooking Show, hosted by Geneviève Brouillette and produced with Trio Orange Inc.
  • Cbc Television
    Producer ◆ Director ◆ Writer
    Cbc Television Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
    Northern Quebec & Montreal
    Produced, directed, and co-wrote two seasons of an award-winning documentary series, "Maamuitaau." During two years of production, the series was nominated for and won more awards than the previous 27 years.Maamuitaau is a documentary series that brings the stories of the James Bay Crees to life. In English, Maamuitaau means "Let's Get Together," which reflects the spirit of the show. The series covers a broad range of topics including social and political issues, environmental conflict, and traditional subjects like hunting and crafts. Observational, engaging, and at times poetic, the series transports you to the Great North and to the heart of the Lands People. ◆ Nominated for Best Direction in a Documentary Series "The Song of the River," 2011 Gemini Awards ◆ Nominated for Best Aboriginal Film "Origins of a Medicine Man", Yorkton Golden Sheaf Awards 2011 ◆ Nominated for Best Biography "Origins of a Medicine Man," Yorkton Golden Sheaf Awards 2011 ◆ Nominated for Best Documentary Short "The Return of the Goosedance," San Francisco Amerindian Film Festival 2010 ◆ Winner Best Aboriginal Film "The Hunters' Sons," Yorkton Golden Sheaf Awards 2010
  • Imax
    Post-Production Supervisor
    Imax Jul 2008 - Jan 2009
    Canada, Uk, France, California, Saudi Arabia, Morocco
    "Journey to Mecca" -$13 M IMAX Film directed by Bruce NeibaurJourney to Mecca is an IMAX® dramatic and documentary feature that tells the amazing story of Ibn Battuta, the greatest explorer of the Old World, following his first pilgrimage between 1325 and 1326 from Tangier to Mecca.His perilous journey resonates with adventure while presenting an unforgettable picture of Islamic civilization during the 14th century, culminating with Ibn Battuta's first Hajj. The story is book-ended by a close-up look at the contemporary Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca that draws three million Muslims from around the world.
  • Cbc Television
    Producer
    Cbc Television Oct 2006 - Jun 2008
    Montreal & Toronto
    The Mad, The Bad & The Ugly / Desperados du Volant -Feature documentary (both in English and French)
  • Radio-Canada
    Producer
    Radio-Canada Jul 2005 - Oct 2006
    Montreal, Canada Area
    Les Ruraux du 21èA four part French language documentary series about the decline of family farming in Canada in the 21st century. ◆ Winner, Best Documentary Series 2007 Canadian Screen Awards (Prix Gémeaux)Un combat de tous les jours -(An Everyday Battle) 52 min documentary about the struggle of a porc farmer to avoid financial ruin. Pour le meillieur et pour le pis-(For Better and for Worse) 52 min documentary about an ambitious 19 year old who is determined to start her own dairy farm
  • Shaw Communications
    Line Producer / Post-Production Supervisor
    Shaw Communications Aug 2003 - Oct 2004
    Montreal, Miami, Boston
    "Live to Dance!"-Lifestyle (10 x 30 min)
  • Shaw Communications
    Line Producer / Post-Production Supervisor
    Shaw Communications Aug 2003 - May 2004
    Montreal
    Out in the City 2 / Out à Montréal 2-Lifestyle (10 x 30min, English and French versions)
  • National Geographic Society
    Editor
    National Geographic Society Apr 2003 - Jul 2003
    Montreal, Canada Area
    Deadly Arts: Inside Savate-Documentary Series (6 x 52 min)-Nominated for Best Editing for a Documentary Series, 2004 Gemini Awards (Prix Gémeaux)
  • National Geographic Society
    Production Manager
    National Geographic Society Mar 2003 - Apr 2003
    Paris Area, France
    Deadly Arts: Inside Savate-Documentary Series (6 x 52min)
  • National Geographic Society
    Production Manager
    National Geographic Society Jan 2003 - Feb 2003
    Kerala, India
    Deadly Arts: Inside Kalaripayattu-Documentary Series (6 x 52min)
  • Bravo Tv
    Editor
    Bravo Tv Oct 2002 - Dec 2002
    "The Last Safari" 1 x 46 minEditor of the Canadian version of the documentary. Canada / France Co-Production
  • Bravo Tv
    Editor
    Bravo Tv Oct 2002 - Dec 2002
    "Wildlife Caught on Tape" 1 x 46 minEditor of the Canadian version of the documentary.Canada / France Co-Production
  • Imax
    Picture / Sound Editor
    Imax Apr 2002 - May 2002
    Montreal, Canada
    "India: Kingdom of the Tiger" -IMAX Film directed by Bruce Neibaur-70mm Theatrical Trailer-4 Television Commercials
  • Imax
    Production Sound Mixer
    Imax Mar 2000 - Apr 2001
    India
    "India: Kingdom of the Tiger" -IMAX Film directed by Bruce Neibaur-Sound Recordings in over 100 locations across India
  • Imax
    Picture / Sound Editor
    Imax Jan 2001 - Feb 2001
    Montreal, Canada
    "The Making of Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance" -The Making of & EPK -"Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance" Imax film directed Bailey Silleck, narrated by Harrison Ford.
  • Deutsche Welle
    Writer / Producer
    Deutsche Welle Jan 2000 - Jul 2000
    Canada & India
    "The Hunter & The Hunted"Radio Documentary about Tiger Conservation Winner - Gold World Medal at The New York Festival 2001Sponsored by the United Nations

Abhish S. Birla Skills

Documentaries Film Television Film Production Video Production Producing Editing Reality Broadcast Camera Field Producing Creative Direction Film Editing Directing Feature Films Short Films Media Production Sound Recording Hd Video Screenwriting Reality Tv Television Production Documentary Production Writing Avid Media Composer Avid Pre Production Tv Production International Shipping Lithium Ion Batteries First Nations Wildlife Photography

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Abhish S. Birla works for White Mountain Films

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Abhish S. Birla attended Concordia University, Dawson College.

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