Sam Fernandes[1] (born 7 April 1980) is an Indian film producer and distributor known for his works in Hindi cinema under Sparrow Films.[2][3]
Sam Fernandes | |
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 Fernandes in Mumbai | |
| Born | 7 April 1980 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse | Ayesha Fernandes |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Best Boxing Promoter for Asia Under World Boxing Council (WBC) |
Early life and education
editSam Fernandes was born on 7 April 1980 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, in financial humble family. He dropped out of school in 5th grade and later pursued his career in marketing.[4]
Sam has been associated with Bollywood and Boxing in India along with other initiatives.[5]
Sam Fernandes is made the Head of the Indian chapter of the World Boxing Council in 2021.[6] He also heads WBC Cares India Chapter which is the CSR wing of the council. The primary objective Of WBC Cares is to help the NGOs working towards various causes at grassroot levels.[7]
Awards and recognition
editSam Fernandes won the 2018 Best Boxing Promoter award for Asia by World Boxing Council.[8]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace | Marketing & Distribution | |
| 2000 | Big Momma's House | Marketing & Distribution | |
| 2000 | Me, Myself & Irene | Marketing & Distribution | |
| 2000 | X-Men | Marketing & Distribution | |
| 2000 | Cast Away | Marketing Promotions | |
| 2001 | The Deep End | Marketing & Distribution | |
| 2000 | Original Sin | Marketing & Distribution | |
| 2002 | Ice Age | Marketing & Distribution | |
| 2002 | Die Another Day | Marketing & Distribution | |
| 2003 | Jhankaar Beats | Distribution | |
| 2004 | The Day After Tomorrow | Marketing & Distribution | |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith | Marketing & Distribution | |
| 2005 | Parineeta | Chief Operation Officer | |
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Chief Operation Officer | |
| 2006 | Dor | Marketing & Distribution | |
| 2007 | Eklavya: The Royal Guard | Chief Operation Officer | |
| 2008 | My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves | Marketing & Distribution | |
| 2008 | De Taali | Marketing & Distribution | |
| 2009 | Wanted | Marketing & Distribution Overlook | |
| 2010 | Aliens vs. Predator | Marketing & Distribution | Video Game |
| 2006 | Love Breakups Zindagi | Production Marketing Distribution | |
| 2018 | Joyride 2018[9] | Producer | |
| 2020 | Hawa Singh | Producer | |
| 2020 | Untitled | Producer | |
| 2020 | Operation | Producer | |
| 2020 | Zainab - A true Story | Producer | |
| 2021 | Lost[10] | Producer |
References
edit- ^ "Entrepreneur Sam Fernandes produces his first web show Joyride for Voot".
- ^ "Pink director's next is a women-oriented suspense thriller". 10 February 2017.
- ^ Iyer, Sanyukta (18 April 2017). "Ribhu Dasgupta's next to be based on the real story of an Indian woman stuck in Dubai". Mumbai Mirror.
- ^ Iyer, Sanyukta (19 April 2017). "Priyanka Chopra's next Bollywood film with Pink director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury". Mumbai Mirror.
- ^ "निर्माता सैम फर्नांडीस वर्ल्ड बॉक्सिंग काउंसिल के भारतीय अध्याय के प्रमुख बने". Mayapuri. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ "Sam Fernandes heads the Indian Chapter of the World Boxing Championship". www.adgully.com. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ "Film producer Sam Fernandes to head Indian Chapter of World Boxing Championship". Indiablooms.com. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ "India's RSP Takes Best Boxing Promoter Award for Asia". m.philboxing.com. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- ^ "The trailer of Voot's new show produced by Sam Fernandes is out".
- ^ "Yami Gautam to star in Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury's 'Lost' - The Hindu".