Vijay Sawant

Based in Mumbai

Vijay Sawant is the Co-Founder and Director of Hungry Films, an award-winning advertising film production company based in Mumbai.

With over two decades of experience in India’s advertising industry, Vijay began his career as an Art Director at Ogilvy, later progressing to the role of Executive Creative Director. This trajectory has given him a deep understanding of brand narratives and a strong command of innovative storytelling techniques, visual effects, and technology.

At Hungry Films, Vijay has directed several notable commercials, including ICICI Lombard – The Game of Life, Sleepwell – Sheela Gautam, Kia Sonet – Wild Reborn, Coca-Cola – Real Magic of Pujo, Unacademy – MS Dhoni, Rupa Frontline – Chess, and Astral BondTite – India ko Jodey, among others.

His commercial for ICICI Lombard – The Game of Life won Gold in Film Craft – Visual Effects & AI, CG/CGI, and another campaign, Space for Oreo, also secured a Gold in the same category. One of Hungry Films’ campaigns, St. Jude ChildCare Centres – The Impossible Choice, won five metals at the Good Ads Matter Awards 2025, including Gold in Creative – Films for Good (PSA Advertising), Silver in Film Craft – Writing for Advertising (Hindi), Silver in Film Craft – Cinematography (Narrative, Online), Silver in Film Craft – Direction (Narrative, Online), and a second Gold in PSA Advertising.

Vijay was also the trophy design partner for the Good Ads Matter Awards, bringing his design expertise to the timeless trophy introduced to the advertising world.

Under his direction, Hungry Films has received recognition at prestigious global awards such as the Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, Clio Awards, London International Awards, and the Good Ads Matter Awards 2025.

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