International Honors
Award-Winning Marine & Wildlife Cinematography
Recognized by premier festivals for unparalleled underwater cinematography and natural history storytelling.
Recognition
A Legacy of Laurels
Official Film Festival Selections & Accolades
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Award Wins
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Honorable Mentions
28
Film Festival Selections
Distinctions
Jury Honors and Festival Selections
Recognised globally for technical precision and proximity to marine wildlife, Shazaad Kasmani's natural history film projects have earned 4 award wins, 3 honorable mentions, and 28 international film festival selections.
International Film Festival Awards & Official Selections
My commitment to documenting the natural history of delicate marine environments has been recognized by leading international cinematic juries worldwide. Over the years, standalone productions like The Coral Reef Cleaning Station and individual episodes from the Beneath The Blue series have garnered award wins, honorable mentions, and official selections at premier underwater film festivals globally. This track record reflects a deep dedication to technical precision, underwater patience, and authentic marine storytelling from the coastal waters of East Africa to international screens.
Lisbon Underwater Film Festival (Portugal) – Selected – The Coral Reef Cleaning Station (December 15, 2025)
Pag International Underwater Film Festival (Croatia) – Award Winner – The Coral Reef Cleaning Station (May 26, 2025)
Pag International Underwater Film Festival (Croatia) – Selected – Beneath The Blue | Watamu | Turtle Reef (May 26, 2025)
Houston Underwater Film Festival (USA) – Award Winner – The Coral Reef Cleaning Station (March 1, 2025)
FAUNA Tepoztlán Animal Festival (Mexico) – Selected – The Coral Reef Cleaning Station (January 16, 2025)
29th International Underwater Film Festival Belgrade – Selected – The Coral Reef Cleaning Station (December 10, 2024)
5° Festival Internacional de Cine del Mar – Best Short Film – The Coral Reef Cleaning Station (August 28, 2024)
S.O.F.A. Film Festival (Animals, Wildlife, Environment, Conservation) – Selected – The Coral Reef Cleaning Station (August 27, 2024)
San Diego UnderSea Film Exhibition (USA) – Selected – The Coral Reef Cleaning Station (August 20, 2024)
Neum Underwater Film Festival – Quarter-Finalist – The Coral Reef Cleaning Station (August 1, 2024)
SEAiff (Southeast Asia International Film Festival) – Award Winner – The Coral Reef Cleaning Station (July 25, 2024)
International Motion Picture Awards – Award Winner – The Coral Reef Cleaning Station (June 15, 2024)
SEA Film Festival – Selected – The Coral Reef Cleaning Station (April 28, 2024)
SEA Film Festival – Selected – Beneath The Blue | Shimoni | Night Dive (April 28, 2024)
Wildlife Vaasa Festival - International Nature Film Festival – Selected – Beneath The Blue | Watamu | Turtle Reef (March 3, 2024)
Houston Underwater Film Festival (USA) – Selected – Beneath The Blue | Kisite Island (March 1, 2024)
29th International Underwater Film Festival Belgrade – Selected – Beneath The Blue | Shimoni | Night Dive (December 15, 2023)
29th International Underwater Film Festival Belgrade – Selected – Beneath The Blue | Kisite Island (December 15, 2023)
Cimasub - San Sebastian International Underwater Film Festival – Selected – Beneath The Blue | Watamu | Turtle Reef (October 15, 2023)
Neum Underwater Film Festival – Honorable Mention – Beneath The Blue | Watamu | Turtle Reef (August 1, 2023)
Neum Underwater Film Festival – Quarter-Finalist – Beneath The Blue | Kisite Island (August 1, 2023)
Neum Underwater Film Festival – Honorable Mention – Beneath The Blue | Shimoni | Night Dive (August 1, 2023)
Water - Sea - Oceans – Selected – Beneath The Blue | Kisite Island (July 15, 2023)
Water - Sea - Oceans – Selected – Beneath The Blue | Watamu | Turtle Reef (July 15, 2023)
Water - Sea - Oceans – Selected – Beneath The Blue | Shimoni | Night Dive (July 15, 2023)
Ocean Geographic Society – Honorable Mention for Vision of the Sea / The Howard Hall Award of Excellence – Beneath The Blue | Kisite Island (June 12, 2023)
SEA Film Festival – Selected – Beneath The Blue | Watamu | Turtle Reef (April 16, 2023)
Houston Underwater Film Festival (USA) – Selected – Beneath The Blue | Watamu | Turtle Reef (April 1, 2023)
29th International Underwater Film Festival Belgrade – Selected – Beneath The Blue | Watamu | Turtle Reef (December 10, 2022)
Recognition
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