Sorin Pavelesco is an award‑winning Filmmaker, Creative Director, and Music Producer whose roots in Graphic Design and Music Production shape his distinctive visual and sonic style. His love of storytelling was forged in the agency world, where he developed brand narratives for clients such as Hyatt, Hard Rock, and Four Seasons.
Today, Sorin creates films with purpose—stories that resonate, inspire, and spark reflection. Working from his studio filled with 12 vintage analog keyboards, he personally handles every stage of production, from cinematography to editing to composing original scores. Influenced by Vangelis and Tangerine Dream, he brings an atmospheric, emotional dimension to his work. He is currently producing the third chapter of Farming Without Harming.
Winner - Best Documentary
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
8 & Halfilm Awards 2023
Rome
2023
Winner - Best Documentary
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Bridge of Peace 2022
Paris
2022
Winner - Best Documentary Feature
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Golden Reel International Film Festival 2022
Singapore
2022
Winner - Best Documentary + Best Educational Film
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Fox International Film Festival 2022
Rome
2022
Winner - Best Documentary Feature
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
New Age Cinemas & Scripts 2022
Mumbai
2022
Winner - Best Documentary
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Bridge of Peace International Film Festival 2022
Paris
2022
Winner - International Documentary Feature
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
New York Independent Cinema Awards 2022
New York
2022
Silver - Best Feature Documentary
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Tokyo Film Awards 2022
Tokyo
2022
Finalist - Best Feature Film
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival 2022
İstanbul
2022
Semi Finalist - Feature Documentary
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Sweden Film Awards 2022
Stockholm
2022
Winner - Best Documentary
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Andromeda Film Festival 2022
İstanbul
2022
Winner - Best Documentary Feature
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Berlin International Art Film Festival 2022
Berlin
2022
Winner (Debut Filmmaker of Short Film)
Message to Future Generations
2020 Port Blair International Film Festival
Port Blair
2020
Semi-Finalist (Best Indie Short)
Hearts and Stripes
2020 Indie Short Fest
Los Angeles
Honorable Mention (International Short Films)
Hearts and Stripes
2020 NexGn International Short Film Festival
Pune, Maharashtra
Official Selection (Best First Time Filmmaker)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 Venice Shorts
Venice
Official Selection (Best Short Documentary)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 Toronto Film Channel Awards
Toronto
Semi-Finalist (Best First Time Director - Male)
Hearts and Stripes
2020 Indie Short Fest
Los Angeles
Semi-Finalist (Best Micro Film)
Hearts and Stripes
2020 Indie Short Fest
Los Angeles
Official Selection
Hearts and Stripes
2020 MicroMania Film Festival
Buffalo, NY
Semi-Finalist (Best Director Short Films) (Documentary Short Film)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 Madrid Film Awards
Madrid
Official Selection (Best Short First Time Filmmaker)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift
Toronto
Official Selection (Documentary Micro Film)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 Nevada Short Film Festival
Nevada
Official Selection (Documentary Micro Film)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 Oregon Documentary Film Festival
Oregon
Winner (Short Films)
Message to Future Generations
2021 Short Cinefest
Tamil Nadu
Winner (Best COVID-19 Film)
Message to Future Generations
2021 MP Film Awards
New Delhi
Winner (Debut Filmmaker of Short Film)
Message to Future Generations
2021 Gona Film Awards
Tamil Nadu
Finalist (Best COVID-19 Short)
Message to Future Generations
2021 Vancouver Independent Film Festival
Vancouver
Semi-Finalist (Short Film International Competition))
Message to Future Generations
2021 The Continental Film Festival
New York
Winner (Documentary Micro-Film)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 Nevada Short Film Festival
Reno
Winner (Short Film)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 Snowtown Film Festival
Watertown
Winner (Documentary Short Film)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 Crown Wood International Film Festival
West Bengal
Semi-Finalist (Short Film)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 Indapuram International Film Festival
Mumbai
Winner (Best Documentary Short Film)
Hearts and Stripes
2020 Golden Sparrow International Film Festival
Tamil Nadu
Winner (Best Documentary Short Film)
Hearts and Stripes
2020 International Film Festival of Andaman and Nicobar
Andaman and Nicobar
Winner (Best Documentary Short Film)
Hearts and Stripes
2020 Uruvatti International Film Festival
Tamil Nadu
Finalist (Best Documentary Short)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 OTB - Only The Best International Film Awards
Miami
Finalist (First Time Director)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 OTB - Only The Best International Film Awards
Miami
Semi-Finalist (Short Film International)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 The Continental Film Festival
NY
Quarter-Finalist (Short Films)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 Rising International Short Film Festival
Mumbai
Finalist (Best Documentary Short)
Hearts and Stripes
2020 Independent Short Awards
Los Angeles
Finalist (Best First Time Director - Male)
Hearts and Stripes
2020 Independent Short Awards
Los Angeles
Finalist (Best Micro Film)
Hearts and Stripes
2020 Independent Short Awards
Los Angeles
Semi-Finalist
Hearts and Stripes
2020 Sweden Film Awards
Stockholm
Semi-Finalist (Best Documentary Short)
Hearts and Stripes
2020 Indie Short Fest
Los Angeles
Honorable Mention (International Short Films)
Message to Future Generations
2020 NexGn International Short Film Festival
Pune
Semi-Finalist (COVID Films)
Message to Future Generations
2020 The Film Contest
Nominee (Film Poetry)
Message to Future Generations
2020 So Limitless and Free International Film Festival
Montreal
Official Selection (Best First Time Filmmaker Short)
Message to Future Generations
2020 Indie Shorts Awards Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Official Selection (Best Experimental)
Message to Future Generations
2021 Venice Shorts
Venice
Official Selection (Best Short Covid-19 Film)
Message to Future Generations
2021 Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift
Toronto
Official Selection (Best Experimental)
Message to Future Generations
2021 Toronto Film Channel Awards
Toronto
Official Selection (Short Films)
Message to Future Generations
2021 Bucharest ShortCut CineFest
Bucharest
Winner - Best Documentary
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
California Indies Fest 2023
California
Winner - Best Canadian Documentary
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift 2023
Toronto
Semi-Finalist - Best International Documentary
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Austin International Art Festival 2023
Austin, Texas
Winner - Best Nature/Environment/Wildlife Project
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Indie Cine Tube Awards 2023
West Bengal
Award of Excellence - Best Documentary Feature
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Impact DOCS Awards 2023
California
Finalist - Best Nature/Environment/Wildlife Project
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival 2023
West Bengal
Semi-Finalist - Best Documentary Film
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Art Film Spirit Awards 2023
Toronto
Nominee - Feature Documentary
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Sensei Film Festival 2023
Tokyo
Semi-Finalist (Best Documentary Short)
Hearts and Stripes
2021 Chicago Indie Film Awards
Chicago
Winner (Best International Short Film)
Message to Future Generations
2020 Uruvatti International Film Festival
Karaikkudi
Winner (Best Covid-19 Film)
Message to Future Generations
2020 Lisbon New Cinema Film Festival
Lisbon
Winner (Debut Filmmaker of Short Film)
Message to Future Generations
2020 Golden Sparrow International Film Festival
Tamil Nadu
Finalist (Best Indie Short Low Budget)
Message to Future Generations
2021 OTB - Only The Best International Film Awards
Miami
Finalist (First Time Producer)
Message to Future Generations
2021 OTB - Only The Best International Film Awards
Miami
Winner (Best International Short Film)
Message to Future Generations
2020 Indo French International Film Festival
Pondicherry
Finalist (Debut Filmmaker Short Film)
Message to Future Generations
2020 Sweden Film Awards
Stockholm
Semi-Finalist (Best First Time Filmmaker)
Message to Future Generations
2021 Chicago Indie Film Awards
Chicago
Semi-Finalist (Documentary Short Film + Best Cinematography Short Films)
Message to Future Generations
2021 Madrid Film Awards
Madrid
Semi-Finalist (Best First Time Filmmaker)
Message to Future Generations
2020 Montreal Independent Film Festival
Montreal
Semi-Finalist (Best Indie Short)
Message to Future Generations
2020 IndieX Film Fest
Hollywood
Award of Excellence
Message to Future Generations
2020 One-Reeler Short Film Competition
Los Angeles
Nominee (Film-Poetry)
Message to Future Generations
2020 So Limitless and Free International Film festival
Montreal
Official Selection (Best Lockdown Short)
Message to Future Generations
2020 Mumbai International Cult Film Festival
Mumbai
Honorable Mention (Short Film)
Message to Future Generations
2020 International Coronavirus Short Film Festival
Mumbai
Nominee - Feature Documentary
Farming Without Harming (The Power of Regenerative Agriculture)
Lonely Wolf International Film Festival 2023
London
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