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Sardar Salar Ahmed Sandhu

Lahore-Punjab

Summary

Highly versatile and driven professional with expertise spanning filmmaking, geopolitics, and cultural narrative-building. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in International Relations, complemented by significant leadership roles in film production and historical institutional preservation. Proven ability to direct, produce, and research compelling content, coupled with a strong background in analytical writing and a unique blend of traditional and modern skills. Eager to contribute to dynamic media environments, specializing in videography, production, and rigorous research.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Director, GCDC Studios

Government College Dramatics Club
Lahore
09.2024 - Current
  • Lead the film wing of one of South Asia’s oldest dramatic clubs, overseeing a team of filmmakers, writers, and editors.
  • Organized and supervised production staff, including actors, camera operators, grips, set designers, and other crew members.
  • Managed social media accounts and campaigns.
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans for new projects.
  • Designed graphics and logos for advertisements, newsletters, and other marketing collateral.
  • Planned events such as theatrical plays and film screenings.

Docu-Film Director

Dahqaan Pakistan
Lahore
05.2025 - Current

Currently directing a Docu-Film for a Pakistan based NGO, Dahqaan Pakistan (in collaboration with Harvard Business School), on the preservation of indigenous agricultural wisdom in rural Punjab.

Geopolitical Analyst/Writer

Dawn / The Nation
05.2025 - Current
  • Regular contributor to leading national outlets, like Dawn and The Nation.
  • Authored an article arguing against normalizing ties with Israel would not only be religiously controversial but strategically harmful, especially in terms of weakening Pakistan’s moral stance on Kashmir and self-determination.

Press Secretary

Hiking and Mountaineering Club, GCU Lahore
10.2024 - Current
  • Oversee press and media relations for a 150-year-old legacy society.
  • Currently directing the club's first-ever documentary film, integrating adventure, heritage, and institutional history through a cinematic lens.

Education

International Relations

Government College University
Lahore
11-2026

A-Levels

Garrison Academy For Cambridge Studies
Lahore
08-2021

O-Levels

Garrison Academy For Cambridge Studies
Lahore
08-2019

Skills

🎬 Filmmaking & Content Production

  • Cinematography (DSLR/Mirrorless mobile rigs)
  • Directing & Creative Direction
  • Video Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
  • Documentary Production (Field Coordination Interviews)

đź§  Research & Political Analysis

  • Geopolitical & Strategic Policy Research
  • Qualitative Analysis & Cultural Framing
  • Research-Based Content Scripting

📝 Writing & Editorial

  • Political Commentary
  • Scriptwriting for Podcasts, Films, and Interviews
  • Grant Proposal Drafting & Copywriting
  • Subtitling & Script Translations (Urdu/English)

📣 Communication & Leadership

  • Public Speaking & Debating (URDU English)
  • Team Management (Film Crews, Production Teams)
  • Event Coordination (Workshops, Shoots, Panel Talks)
  • Press & PR (as Press Secretary, HMC)

Languages

Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Turkish
Elementary (A2)
A2

Affiliations

Outside my academic and creative pursuits, I’ve been deeply involved in sports that demand instinct, control, and mental clarity. I’ve been riding horses for over a decade, actively competing in both tent pegging and polo at the national level — disciplines that are not just sports but expressions of heritage and precision. I have also competed in district-level swimming, which has honed my endurance and composure under pressure, and play squash at the university level, a game of strategy, speed, and sharp focus. These pursuits have instilled in me a rhythm of discipline and resilience, the same I bring to my filmmaking and research

Timeline

Docu-Film Director

Dahqaan Pakistan
05.2025 - Current

Geopolitical Analyst/Writer

Dawn / The Nation
05.2025 - Current

Press Secretary

Hiking and Mountaineering Club, GCU Lahore
10.2024 - Current

Director, GCDC Studios

Government College Dramatics Club
09.2024 - Current

International Relations

Government College University

A-Levels

Garrison Academy For Cambridge Studies

O-Levels

Garrison Academy For Cambridge Studies
Sardar Salar Ahmed Sandhu