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Merzin Tavaria

{{Short description|Company co-founder}}

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Merzin Tavaria (born 15 December 1973) is the Chief Creative Director and co-founder of Prime Focus.{{cite web|title=Co-Founder/Chief Creative Director (India): Prime Focus World|url=https://variety.com/exec/merzin-tavaria/|work=Variety|date=16 December 2013 |accessdate= 1 December 2014}} He has been associated with the company since its inception and works in collaboration with the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and India studios of Prime Focus.{{cite web|title=Worldsourcing: how the Global Digital Pipeline is revolutionizing VFX|url=http://www.fmx.de/about/history/fmx-2012/program-2012/event-details/event/421/645/52/645/detail/Event/|publisher= fmx| accessdate= 10 May 2013}}

Tavaria has worked for about two decades in the media and entertainment industry and is respected for his contribution towards the use of color grading and visual effects in India. He is also a jury member at various film and advertising festivals, and has been a speaker on many industry related events.{{cite web|title= prime focus merzin tavaria joins ficci panel|url=http://animationgalaxy.in/newsindetail.aspx?Dept=People&PID=27|publisher= animation galaxy| accessdate= 24 March 2013}}{{cite web|title= siggraph: new vfx details revealed on 'sin city: a dame to kill for'|date= 12 August 2014 |url= http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/siggraph-new-vfx-details-revealed-725013 |publisher= hollywood reporter| accessdate= 8 December 2014}}

Early life and education

Tavaria grew up in Mumbai and completed his schooling from St. Peter's School, Mumbai in 1991. In 1995, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Commerce from K.C. College, Mumbai.

Career

Tavaria started his career as teacher at Compufield Computer Institute, where he met Namit Malhotra, Prakash Kurup and Huzefa Lokhandwala.{{cite web|title=How Prime Focus' Namit Malhotra became a force to reckon with Hollywood |url=http://www.animation-boss.com/213dJLS.html |publisher=Animation Boss |accessdate=14 January 2013 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115102800/http://animation-boss.com/213dJLS.html |archivedate=15 January 2013 }} In 1997, they came together and started 'Prime Focus' in a small garage in Mumbai.{{cite web|title=Meet Merzin Tavaria, co-founder of Prime Focus that recently converted the blockbuster Gravity from 2D to 3D|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-meet-merzin-tavaria-co-founder-of-prime-focus-that-recently-converted-the-blockbuster-gravity-from-2d-to-3d-1913070|publisher=DNA India|accessdate= 3 November 2013}}

Under Prime Focus, Tavaria has led teams delivering visual effects for Hollywood films such as The Great Gatsby, Total Recall, White House Down, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For and Brett Ratner's Hercules.{{cite web|title= shot by shot: detailed vfx work for sin city: a dame to kill for |date=19 August 2014 |url=http://www.studiodaily.com/2014/08/shot-by-shot-detailed-vfx-work-for-sin-city-a-dame-to-kill-for/|publisher= studio daily|accessdate= 19 August 2014}} Tavaria has also directed the visual effects for Bollywood films like Bang Bang!, Kick, Kai Po Che!, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Dabangg 2, Guzaarish, Housefull 2, Blue, and Ghajini.{{cite web|title=sin city: a dame to kill for: merzin tavaria – co-founder and chief creative director – prime focus world|url=http://www.artofvfx.com/?p=9248|publisher= art of vfx|accessdate= 8 August 2014}}{{cite web|title=seven entries from india including one feature film make it to apollo award final list|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/keyword/merzin-tavaria|publisher=DNA India|accessdate= 5 June 2013}}{{cite web|title=meet merzin tavaria, co-founder of prime focus that recently converted the blockbuster gravity from 2D to 3D|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-meet-merzin-tavaria-co-founder-of-prime-focus-that-recently-converted-the-blockbuster-gravity-from-2d-to-3d-1913070 |publisher=DNA India|accessdate= 3 November 2013}}

In 2010, when Prime Focus created View-D, their proprietary 2D to stereo 3D conversion process, Tavaria set up the View-D team of 2000 professionals in India who currently operate out of Prime Focus' Mumbai, Chandigarh and Goa facilities.{{cite web|title= svp production & senior stereo supervisor, prime focus World|url=http://viewconference.it/matthew-bristowe-richard-baker?lang=en,http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-02-19/news/31075302_1_post-production-and-visual-effects-prime-focus-namit-malhotra|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141202151654/http://viewconference.it/matthew-bristowe-richard-baker?lang=en,http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-02-19/news/31075302_1_post-production-and-visual-effects-prime-focus-namit-malhotra|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 December 2014|publisher= view conference|accessdate= 1 December 2014}} This team undertook the 3D conversion of Warner Bros.' Clash of the Titans – the first full length feature film to be converted from 2D to 3D.{{cite web|title=merzin tavaria chief creative director and co-founder of Prime Focus : defining the dimensions |url=http://starblockbuster.com/merzin-tavaria-chief-creative-director-and-co-founder-prime-focus-defining-dimensions |publisher= star blockbuster|accessdate= 2 August 2008 }} Tavaria was sought for creative leadership in the 3D conversion of films like Gravity, Guardians of the Galaxy, Transformers: Age of Extinction, World War Z, Men in Black 3, Star Wars: Episode I, II & III, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Maleficent, Seventh Son, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and Ra.One.{{cite web|title=Meet Merzin Tavaria, co-founder of Prime Focus that recently converted the blockbuster Gravity from 2D to 3D|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-meet-merzin-tavaria-co-founder-of-prime-focus-that-recently-converted-the-blockbuster-gravity-from-2d-to-3d-1913070|publisher=DNA India|accessdate= 3 November 2013 }}{{cite web|title=A visual treat: Wind beneath the wings|date=7 May 2014 |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/a-visual-treat-wind-beneath-the-wings/15280065|publisher= Mid Day|accessdate=7 May 2014}}{{cite web|title=Merzin Tavaria Chief creative director and co-founder of Prime Focus : Defining the dimensions -|url=http://starblockbuster.com/merzin-tavaria-chief-creative-director-and-co-founder-prime-focus-defining-dimensions |publisher= Star Blockbuster|accessdate=2 August 2008}}

Tavaria launched Prime Focus World's Animation division in 2012. The division holds 100 employees and has worked on projects such as Legends of Chima. The animation division completed 4 seasons of the show and is now working on new projects.{{cite web|title=ficci frames|url=http://www.ficci-frames.com/FICCI_BAF_AWARDS14-Winners_List.pdf|publisher=FICCI FRAMES|accessdate=1 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304124649/http://www.ficci-frames.com/FICCI_BAF_AWARDS14-Winners_List.pdf|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}

Awards and accolades

  • Apollo Award 2014 for Best VFX in International Feature Film category for Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.{{cite web|title= Apollo Awards 2014 Winners List|url= http://apollo.onscreenasia.com/winners-list|publisher= apollo.onscreenasia.com }}
  • 24 FPS Award 2014 for Best VFX in International Feature Film category for Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.
  • 24 FPS Award 2013 for Best VFX in International Feature Film category for White House Down.{{cite press release|title= Winners of 24 FPS International Awards Announced |url= http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/events/awards/winners-of-24-fps-international-awards-announced|publisher=Animationxpress.com |accessdate=9 December 2013}}
  • Gold Award, Filmcraft (Special Effects), Goafest 2011 for Indigo Airlines 'On Time' commercial.
  • CGTantra Community Awards 2011 for Best VFX in Commercial for Zen Estilo advertisement.
  • Apsara Awards 2011 for Best Visual Effects for Guzaarish.{{cite web|title=The Secret behind the award winning magic shots for Guzaarish by PrimeFocus|date= 17 January 2011|url= http://bollyspice.com/1418/the-secret-behind-the-award-winning-magic-shots-for-guzaarish-by-prime-focus|publisher=Bollyspice.com |accessdate=17 January 2011}}
  • EME Awards 2011 for Best Film Content Guzaarish.{{cite web|title= Prime Focus wins EME Awards for its VFX expertise|date= 24 February 2011 |url= http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/prime-focus-wins-eme-awards-for-its-vfx-expertise/32807 | publisher=Bollyspice.com| accessdate= 25 February 2011 }}
  • EME Awards 2011 for the Best TV Content for Indigo Airlines 'On-Time' advert.{{cite web|title= Prime Focus Ltd|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/directorsreport.cms?companyid=18097&year=2011| publisher=Economic Times|accessdate= 31 March 2010}}
  • Award of Excellence at ASIFA IAD 2010 for Raavan.{{cite web|title= Prime Focus wins ASIFA IAD 2010 award for Raavan|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/prime-focus-wins-asifa-iad-2010-award-for-raavan/714906/ |publisher= Indian Express|accessdate= 25 November 2010}}
  • Apsara Awards 2010 for 'Best Visual Effects' for Blue.{{cite web|title= Prime Focus Limited - Annual Report 2011-12|url=http://ecoms.primefocusworld.com/ar/analysis-awards.html|publisher= Prime Focus World|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}
  • IIFA Award 2009 for 'Best Visual Effects' for Ghajini.{{cite web|title= Merzin Tavaria Speaks About 'Ghajini' VFX|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/videos/view/id/1199672 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207203600/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/videos/view/id/1199672 |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 December 2014 |website= Bollywood Hungama|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}
  • Filmfare Award 2009 for 'Best VFX in a Motion Picture' for Love Story 2050.{{cite news|title= Prime Focus wins prestigious Filmfare award for Love Story 2050|newspaper=Business Standard India |date=3 March 2009 |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/prime-focus-wins-prestigious-filmfare-award-for-love-story-2050-109030300135_1.html|publisher= Business Standard|accessdate= 3 March 2009}}
  • FICCI BAF Jury Award for 'Best VFX Shot of the Year' for Love Story 2050.{{cite web|title= Prime Focus bags FICCI BAF award for Love Story 2050|url=http://www.cgtantra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14620 |publisher= CG tantra|accessdate= 9 March 2009}}
  • 24fps Award 2008 for 'Outstanding Contribution to Visual Effects' for Love Story 2050.{{cite web|title= Prime Focus Wins Filmfare VFX Award|url=http://www.awn.com/news/prime-focus-wins-filmfare-vfx-award|publisher= AWN|accessdate= 5 March 2009}}
  • FICCI BAF Award 2008 for 'Best VFX in a Commercial' for Honda CBZ "Hero".

Filmography

= International films =

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YearFilmRole
2014Sin City: A Dame to Kill For{{cite web|title= Prime Focus changes the game, delivers end-to-end creative services on 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For|url=http://www.animationgalaxy.in/Newsindetail.aspx?Dept=Articles&PID=210|publisher= Animation Galaxy|accessdate= 8 October 2014}}Creative Director
2014Hercules{{cite web|title= Visual Effects Giants Prime Focus World, Double Negative to Merge|url=https://variety.com/2014/biz/news/prime-focus-double-negative-merge-1201246452/|work=Variety|date=25 June 2014 |accessdate= 25 June 2014}}VFX Creative Director
2014Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles{{cite web|title= Prime Focus World Is Exclusive VFX and 3D Conversion Partner on 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For'|url=http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/prime-focus-world-is-exclusive-vfx-3d-conversion-partner-on-sin-city-a-dame-kill-for-1940802.htm|publisher= Market wired|accessdate= 22 August 2014}}S3D Creative Director
2014The Expendables 3{{cite web|title= THE EXPENDABLES 3: Nigel Denton-Howes – VFX Supervisor – Prime Focus World| date=16 September 2014 |url=http://www.artofvfx.com/?p=9175|publisher= Art of VFX|accessdate= 16 September 2014}}S3D Creative Director
2014Maleficent{{cite web|title= Making of Maleficent 3D Stereoscopic Conversion by Prime Focus|url=http://www.cgmeetup.net/home/making-of-maleficent-3d-conversion/|publisher= CG Meet|accessdate= 19 June 2014}}S3D Creative Director
2014The Amazing Spider-Man 2{{cite web|title= 2014 is coming of age for Prime Focus World: Namit Malhotra|date=6 June 2014 |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/production-house/post-production/2014-is-coming-of-age-of-prime-focus-world-namit-malhotra-140606|publisher= The Indian Television|accessdate= 6 June 2014}}S3D Creative Director
2013White House Down{{cite web|title= Prime Focus bags the 'best Visual effects' awards for 'white house down', at Asia image Apollo Awards 2014|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/vfx/prime-focus-bags-the-best-visual-effects-award-for-white-house-down-at-asia-image-apollo-awards-2014|publisher= Animationxpress|accessdate= 23 June 2014}}VFX Creative Director
2013Gravity{{cite web|title= Prime Focus World wins International 3D Society Award for "Gravity"|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/announcements/others/prime-focus-world-wins-international-3d-society-award-for-gravity/article5631331.ece|newspaper=The Hindu Businessline|accessdate= 29 January 2014}}S3D Creative Director
2013The Great Gatsby{{cite web|title= Prime Focus celebrates 16 years of creating the 'magic of cinema' and the launch of "True North" – the world's largest digital media services cloud|url=https://news.creativecow.net/story/873366|publisher= Creative cow|accessdate= 25 October 2013}}S3D and VFX Creative Director
2013World War Z{{cite web|title= VFX Firm Prime Focus Gets $53 Million Investment|date=21 June 2013 |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/vfx-firm-prime-focus-gets-573305|publisher= Hollywood Reporter|accessdate= 21 June 2013}}S3D Creative Director
2012Frankenweenie{{cite web|title= Prime Focus delivers stereo 3D for Frankenweenie|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/vfx/prime-focus-delivers-stereo-3d-for-frankenweenie|publisher= Animation Xpress|accessdate= 22 November 2011}}S3D Creative Director
2012Total Recall{{cite web|title= TOTAL RECALL: Aleksandar Pejic – VFX Supervisor – Prime Focus| date=5 September 2012 |url=http://www.artofvfx.com/?p=2953|publisher= Art of VFX|accessdate= 5 September 2012}}VFX Creative Director
2012Storage 24{{cite web|title= VFX Breakdown – Storage 24 by Prime Focus World|url=http://cgvilla.com/2014/09/07/vfx-breakdown-storage-24-prime-focus-world/|publisher= CG Villa|accessdate= 7 September 2014}}VFX Creative Director
2012Men in Black 3{{cite web|title= Hope to ride on MIB III success: Merzin Tavaria|url=http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/hope-to-ride-on-mib-iii-success-merzin-tavaria/234481|publisher= NDTV|accessdate= 1 June 2012}}S3D Creative Director
2012Wrath of the Titans{{cite web|title= WRATH OF THE TITANS|url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/862822/wrath-of-the-titans|publisher= TCM|access-date= 1 December 2014}}S3D Creative Director
2011Mirror Mirror{{cite web|title= MIRROR MIRROR: Stuart Lashley – VFX Supervisor – Prime Focus| date=24 April 2012 |url=http://www.artofvfx.com/?p=2522 |publisher= Art of VFX|accessdate= 24 April 2012}}VFX Creative Director
2011Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace{{cite web|title= Prime Focus credited on Star Wars film poster for 3-D conversion|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-10-26/news/30324235_1_prime-focus-three-films-first-film|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218223034/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-10-26/news/30324235_1_prime-focus-three-films-first-film|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 December 2014|publisher= Economic Times|accessdate= 26 October 2011}}S3D Creative Director
2011Immortals{{cite web|title= How Prime Focus Broke into Hollywood|url=http://forbesindia.com/article/work-in-progress/how-prime-focus-broke-into-hollywood/36209/1|work= Forbes India|accessdate= 2 October 2013}}S3D Supervisor
2011Scream 4{{cite web|title= Prime Focus delivers VFX for Scream 4|date=28 February 2007 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/slideshows/slideshow-all-that-will-happen-on-kbc-this-holi/ |website= Bollywood Hungama|accessdate= 12 May 2011}}VFX Creative Director
2011Once Upon a Warrior {{citation needed|date=August 2016}}VFX Creative Director
2011Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2{{cite web|title= Harris Williams & Co. Advises Double Negative on its Merger with Prime Focus World|date=15 July 2014 |url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140715006757/en/Harris-Williams-Advises-Double-Negative-Merger-Prime#.VHMIoNKUcRA |publisher= Business Wire|accessdate= 15 July 2014}}S3D Creative Director
2011Transformers: Dark of the Moon{{cite web|title= Prime Focus Delivers Stereo VFX for 'Transformers 4'|url=http://www.awn.com/news/prime-focus-delivers-stereo-vfx-transformers-4|publisher= AWN|accessdate= 3 July 2014}}S3D Creative Director
2010The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader{{cite web|title= Prime Focus Provides 3-D for Voyage of the Dawn Treader|url=http://www.awn.com/news/prime-focus-provides-3-d-voyage-dawn-treader |publisher= AWN|accessdate= 13 December 2010}}S3D Creative Director
2010Robin Hood {{cite web|title= Prime Focus Film VFX completes work on Universal Pictures' "Robin Hood"|url=https://news.creativecow.net/story/864049|publisher= Creative Cow|accessdate= 24 May 2010}}VFX Creative Director
2010Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1S3D Creative Director
2010My Soul to Take{{cite web|title= UTV and Prime Focus ink strategic alliance|date=18 April 2011 |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/utv-and-prime-focus-ink-strategic-alliance-tamilfont-news-65920|work= India Glitz|accessdate= 18 April 2011}}S3D Creative Director
2010Clash of the Titans{{cite web|title= UTV and Prime Focus ink strategic alliance|date=18 April 2011 |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/utv-and-prime-focus-ink-strategic-alliance-tamilfont-news-65920|work= India Glitz|accessdate= 18 April 2011}}S3D Creative Director
2008The Sick House {{citation needed|date=August 2016}}VFX Supervisor
200728 Weeks Later{{cite web|title= Prime Focus eyes post-production projects overseas|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2007-05-19/news/28663755_1_prime-focus-visual-effects-utv|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218223140/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2007-05-19/news/28663755_1_prime-focus-visual-effects-utv|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 December 2014|publisher= Economic Times|accessdate= 19 May 2007}}Head of Visual Effects
2005Red Mercury{{citation needed|date=August 2016}}VFX Supervisor

= Bollywood =

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
YearFilmRole
2014Bang Bang!{{cite web|title= 'Bang Bang' VFX to be done at LA's fox studio|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/vfx/bang-bang-vfx-to-be-done-at-las-fox-studios|publisher= Animation Xpress|accessdate= 25 June 2014}}VFX Creative Director
2014Kick{{cite web|title= Prime Focus' visual effects add zing to 'Kick'|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/vfx/prime-focus-visual-effects-add-zing-to-kick|publisher= Animation Xpress|accessdate= 31 July 2013}}VFX Creative Director
2013Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani{{cite web|title= Why VFX is taking Bollywood by storm|date=22 December 2013 |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/why-vfx-is-taking-bollywood-by-storm/245589|publisher= Mid Day|accessdate= 22 December 2013}}VFX Creative Director
2012English Vinglish{{cite web|title= Camera, Vamera in English, Vinglish|url=http://www.pandolin.com/camera-vamera-in-english-vinglish/ |publisher= Pandolin|accessdate= 21 October 2012}}VFX Creative Director
2012OMG - Oh My God!{{cite web|title= Prime Focus Sweeps 7 wins at 60th National Film Awards 2012|url=http://animationgalaxy.in/Newsindetail.aspx?Dept=EvAw&PID=123|publisher= Animation Galaxy|accessdate= 23 March 2013}}VFX Creative Director
2012Ek Tha Tiger{{cite web|title= Ek Tha Tiger|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/ek-tha-tiger-5/|publisher= Box Office India|accessdate= 26 May 2012}}VFX Creative Director
2012Cocktail{{cite web|title= Prime Focus has delivered 431 VFX shots for 'Cocktail'|url=http://www.animation-boss.com/vfx_270712.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730023710/http://www.animation-boss.com/vfx_270712.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=30 July 2012|publisher= Box Office India|accessdate= 27 July 2012}}VFX Creative Director
2012Housefull 2{{cite web|title=Prime Focus Limited - Annual Report 2011-12|url=http://ecoms.primefocusworld.com/ar/analysis-bollywood.html|publisher= Prime Focus World|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}VFX Creative Director
2012Ekk Deewana Tha{{cite web|title=Prime Focus Limited - Annual Report 2011-12|url=http://ecoms.primefocusworld.com/ar/analysis-bollywood.html|publisher= Prime Focus World|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}Visual Effects Creative Director
2012Jannat 2{{cite web|title= Prime Focus delivers 89 VFX shots and DI for JANNAT 2|url=http://www.aartissananimation.com/blog/news_detail.php?nid=114|publisher= Aartissan Animation|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}Visual Effects Creative Director
2012Paan Singh Tomar{{cite web|title= Making of Paan Singh Tomar with Cinematographer Aseem Mishra|url=http://www.pandolin.com/making-of-paan-singh-tomar/|publisher= Pandoline|accessdate= 24 March 2012}}VFX Creative Director
2012Agent Vinod{{cite web|title=Agent Vinod interview with Prime Focus' Merzin Tavaria|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/vfx/agent-vinod-vfx-interview-with-prime-focus-merzin-tavaria|publisher= Animation Xpress|accessdate= 24 April 2012}}VFX Creative Director
2012Players{{cite web|title= Prime Focus Limited - Annual Report 2011-12|url=http://ecoms.primefocusworld.com/ar/analysis-bollywood.html|publisher= Prime Focus World|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}VFX Creative Director
2011Rockstar{{cite web|title= Prime Focus has delivered 180 VFX shots for Imtiaz Ali's new film 'Rockstar'|url=http://www.animation-boss.com/Rockstar_vfx_301211.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111042049/http://www.animation-boss.com/Rockstar_vfx_301211.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=11 January 2012|publisher= Animation Boss|accessdate= 30 December 2011}}VFX Creative Director
2011Ra.One{{cite web|title= RA.One: India's Avatar?|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/ra-one-india%E2%80%99s-avatar/ |publisher= Box Office India|accessdate= 29 October 2011}}VFX Creative Director
2011Shaitan{{cite web|title= Prime Focus Delivers Spectacular VFX and DI for Shaitan|url=http://www.cgtoday.com/featured-news/prime-focus-delivers-spectacular-vfx-and-di-for-shaitan|publisher= CG Today|accessdate= 14 June 2011}}VFX Creative Director
2011Murder 2{{cite web|title= Prime focus has delivered DI for Vishesh Films' Murder 3|url=http://www.animation-boss.com/vfx_240213.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227052449/http://www.animation-boss.com/vfx_240213.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=27 February 2013|publisher= Animation Boss|accessdate= 24 February 2013}}VFX Creative Director
2011No One Killed Jessica{{cite news|title= UTV Motion Pictures and Prime Focus announce multi-film deal|newspaper=Business Standard India |date=18 April 2011 |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/utv-motion-pictures-and-prime-focus-announce-multi-film-deal-111041800105_1.html|publisher= Business Standard|accessdate= 18 April 2011}}VFX Creative Director
2011Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (documentary)VFX Creative Director
2010Guzaarish{{cite web|title= Guzaarish: Perfect Showcase For Prime Focus|date=22 November 2010 |url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/guzaarish-perfect-showcase-for-prime-focus/|publisher= Koimoi|accessdate= 22 November 2010}}VFX Creative Director
2010Housefull{{cite web|title= What made Houseful Hilarious|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/news/type/view/id/25881/newsid/1213325|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207204631/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/news/type/view/id/25881/newsid/1213325|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 December 2014|website= Bollywood Hungama|accessdate= 30 April 2010}}VFX Creative Director
2010Prince{{cite news|title= Prince: Movie Preview|newspaper=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/previews/Prince-Movie-Preview/articleshow/5584336.cms|publisher= Bollywood Hungama|accessdate= 17 February 2010}}VFX Creative Director
2009WantedVFX Creative Director
2010Raavan{{cite web|title= Prime Focus wins ASIFA IAD 2010 award for Raavan|url=http://archive.financialexpress.com/news/prime-focus-wins-asifa-iad-2010-award-for-raavan/714906|publisher= Financial Express|accessdate= 25 November 2010}}VFX Creative Director
2010Bumm Bumm Bole{{cite web|title= Prime Focus' Merzin Tavaria directs the title track for Bumm Bumm Bole|date=28 February 2007 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/slideshows/slideshow-all-that-will-happen-on-kbc-this-holi/ |website= Bollywood Hungama|accessdate= 20 May 2010}}VFX Creative Director
2009Blue{{cite web|title= Prime Focus delivers VFX and DI for Blue|url=http://www.cgtantra.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=355&Itemid=40|publisher= CG Tantra|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2009Do Knot DisturbVisual Effects Supervisor
2009Wake Up Sid{{cite news|title= Indian firm behind visual effects in Avatar|newspaper=Business Standard India |date=20 December 2009 |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/indian-firm-behind-visual-effects-in-avatar-109122000020_1.html|publisher= Business Standard|accessdate= 20 December 2009|last1=Sheikh |first1=Aminah }}Visual Effects Supervisor
2009Love Aaj Kal{{cite web|title= Prime Focus takes Bollywood Far East|url=http://www.cgtantra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13714 |publisher= CG Tantra|accessdate= 17 January 2009}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2009Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani{{cite web|title= Ghazab VFX for Ajab Prem|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/news/type/view/id/3458/newsid/1176884|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207202722/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/news/type/view/id/3458/newsid/1176884|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 December 2014|website= Bollywood Hungama|accessdate= 18 November 2009}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2009LuckVisual Effects Supervisor
2009Tum Mile{{cite web|title= Prime Focus recreates 26/7 Mumbai floods in Tum Mile|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1160171/Prime-Focus-recreates-26/7-Mumbai-floods-in-Tum-Mile|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207202524/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1160171/Prime-Focus-recreates-26/7-Mumbai-floods-in-Tum-Mile|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 December 2014|website= Bollywood Hungama|accessdate= 16 November 2009}}Visual Effects Supervisor
20098 x 10 Tasveer{{cite web|title= Prime Focus' VFX: The magic behind 8x10 Tasveer|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/slideshow/index/type/view/id/337/Prime+Focus%27+VFX%3A+The+magic+behind+8x10+Tasveer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092247/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/slideshow/index/type/view/id/337/Prime+Focus%27+VFX:+The+magic+behind+8x10+Tasveer |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 March 2016 |website= Bollywood Hungama|accessdate= 14 April 2009}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2009Raaz: The Mystery Continues{{cite web|title= The Horror of Raaz The Mystery continues by Prime Focus|url=http://www.cgtantra.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=271&Itemid=40|publisher= CG Tantra|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2009Paa{{cite web|title= Prime Focus Teamdelivers 664 VFX shots and full DI for Paa|url=http://www.cgarena.com/newsworld/paa_vfx.html|publisher= CG Arena|accessdate= 7 December 2009}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2009Chandni Chowk to China{{cite web|title= VFX Effects Used In Bollywood Movie's – List of 10 Movies|url=http://www.bollyone.com/vfx-effects-in-bollywood-movies-list-of-10-movies/|publisher= Bollyone|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2008Ghajini{{cite web|title= Merzin Tavaria Speaks About 'Ghajini' VFX|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/videos/view/id/1199672|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207203600/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/videos/view/id/1199672|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 December 2014|publisher= Boyywood Hungama|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2008Bachna Ae Haseeno{{cite web|title= Prime Focus Ltd.|url=http://profit.ndtv.com/stock/prime-focus-ltd_pfocus/reports|publisher= Profit NDTV|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2008Love Story 2050{{cite web|title= Prime Focus bags FICCI BAF award for Love Story 2050.|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/company_briefs/index.html?id=40114_Prime-Focus-bags-FICCI-BAF-award-for-Love-Story-2050|publisher= AFAQS|accessdate= 12 March 2009}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2008Kambakkht Ishq{{cite web|title= Kambakkht Ishq glitters with Prime Focus' VFX.|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/news/type/view/id/353/newsid/1177045|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207202807/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/news/type/view/id/353/newsid/1177045|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 December 2014|website= Bollywood Hungama|accessdate= 13 July 2009}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2008Tashan {{cite web|title= Prime Focus plans Asia's largest film finishing studio.|date=31 December 2008 |url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/prime-focus-plans-asias-largest-film-finishing-studio/26314|publisher= Business Of Cinema|accessdate= 31 December 2008}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2008Bhoothnath{{cite web|title= 'I approach lighting and framing a scene in tandem with the emotional narrative' – Vishnu Rao.|url=http://www.pandolin.com/approach-lighting-framing-scene-tandem-emotional-narrative-vishnu-rao/|publisher= Pandolin|accessdate= 8 August 2014 }}Visual Effects Supervisor
2008Saawariya{{cite web|title= Movies of Merzin Tavaria & Shreya Ghoshal.|url=http://www.gomolo.com/celeb/merzin-tavaria-and-shreya-ghoshal-movies-list/16579/16718|publisher= Gomolo|accessdate= 1 December 2014 }}Visual Effects Supervisor
2007Partner{{cite web|title= Movies of Merzin Tavaria & Shreya Ghoshal.|url=http://www.gomolo.com/celeb/merzin-tavaria-and-shreya-ghoshal-movies-list/16579/16718|publisher= Gomolo|accessdate= 1 December 2014 }}Visual Effects Supervisor
2007Ta Ra Rum Pum{{cite web|title= Prime Focus is hovering over a firm in the US.|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-prime-focus-is-hovering-over-a-firm-in-the-us-1113514|publisher=DNA India|accessdate= 4 August 2007}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2007Heyy Babyy{{cite web|title= Prime Focus sets the look for Pyaar Impossible.|url=http://www.cgtantra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20573|publisher=DNA India|accessdate= 8 January 2010}}Head of Visual Effects
2007Salaam-E-Ishq{{cite web|title= BAF Awards felicitate best of animation internationally.|date=27 March 2008 |url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/baf-awards-felicitate-best-of-animation-internationally/22592 |publisher= Business Of Cinema|accessdate= 27 March 2008}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2007Guru{{cite web|title= Movies of Merzin Tavaria & Shreya Ghoshal.|url=http://www.gomolo.com/celeb/merzin-tavaria-and-shreya-ghoshal-movies-list/16579/16718 |publisher= Gomolo|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2006Bhagam Bhag{{citation needed|date=August 2016}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2006Omkara{{cite web|title=Bollywood embroiled in probe into movie money.|url=http://gulfnews.com/business/economy/bollywood-embroiled-in-probe-into-movie-money-1.1024731|publisher= Gulf News|accessdate= 19 May 2012}}VFX Supervisor
2006Jaan-E-Mann {{citation needed|date=August 2016}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2006Naksha{{cite web|title=Prime Focus adds special effects to Naksha.|url=http://businessoftelevision.com/television_tv_news/prime-focus-adds-special-effects-to-inakshai/15638|publisher= Business of Television|accessdate= 6 September 2006}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2006Pyare Mohan{{cite web|title=PYARE MOHAN.|url=http://www.fridaymoviez.com/movies/cast-crew/pyare-mohan|publisher= Friday Moviez|accessdate= 21 April 2006}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2006Golmaal: Fun Unlimited{{cite web|title=Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd.|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/chairmanspeech.cms?companyid=18805&year=2007 |publisher= Economic Times|accessdate= 31 March 2007}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2006Zinda {{citation needed|date=August 2016}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2005Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!{{cite web|title=On a digital roll|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-eworld/on-a-digital-roll/article1757397.ece|newspaper=The Hindu Business Line|date=January 2006 |accessdate= 2 January 2006}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2005Bluffmaster!{{cite web|title=Prime Focus acquires UK-based VTR Group|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14202671&cid=13941404 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150131104830/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14202671&cid=13941404 |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 January 2015 |website= Sify|accessdate= 11 May 2006}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2005No EntryVisual Effects Supervisor
2005The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey{{citation needed|date=August 2016}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2005Dus{{cite web|title=DUS|url=http://www.movietalkies.com/movies/18496/dus|publisher= Movie Talkies|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2005Main Aisa Hi HoonEditor
2005KaramVisual Effects Supervisor
2004Musafir{{cite web|title=Prime Focus Leads the Way to DI with Discreet Systems|url=http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/case_Prime.pdf |publisher= Image Autodesk|accessdate= 1 December 2014 }}Visual Effects Supervisor
2004Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...{{cite web|title=KYUN! HO GAYA NA |url=http://hellosm.weebly.com/kyun-ho-gaya-na.html|publisher= Rediff|accessdate= 1 December 2014 }}Visual Effects Supervisor
2004Mujhse Shaadi Karogi{{cite web|title=Special effects: Bollywood's Prime Focus.|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2004/jul/16bolly.htm |publisher= Rediff|accessdate= 16 July 2004 }}Visual Effects Supervisor
2004Khakee{{cite web|title=Movies of Merzin Tavaria & Shreya Ghoshal.|url=http://www.gomolo.com/celeb/merzin-tavaria-and-shreya-ghoshal-movies-list/16579/16718 |publisher= Gomolo|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}Editor
2004RunVisual Effects Supervisor
2003Kuch Naa Kaho{{cite web|title=Bipasha Basu stars in Panasonic commercial. |url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/company_briefs/index.html?id=2648_Bipasha-Basu-stars-in-Panasonic-commercial- |publisher= AFAQS|accessdate= 8 July 2004}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2003Qayamat: City Under Threat{{citation needed|date=August 2016}}Visual Effects Supervisor / Editor / Promo Packaging
2003KhushiEditor
2002Kaante {{citation needed|date=August 2016}}Visual Effects Supervisor
2002Teesri Aankh: The Hidden CameraEditor

Commercials

= Indian =

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YearBrandRole
2011Google Chrome 3D {{cite web|title= 3D advertising: Pixion, Prime Focus and others working to cash in on the tech's popularity.|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-12-09/news/30498298_1_merzin-tavaria-commercials-ufo-moviez |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218223530/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-12-09/news/30498298_1_merzin-tavaria-commercials-ufo-moviez |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 December 2014 |publisher= Economic Times|accessdate= 9 December 2011}}S3D Creative Director
2010IndiGo Airlines 'On Time' {{cite web|title= Prime Focus wins EME Awards for its VFX expertise.|date=24 February 2011 |url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/prime-focus-wins-eme-awards-for-its-vfx-expertise/32807 |publisher= Business of Cinema|accessdate= 25 February 2011}}{{cite web|title= Prime Focus posted 'Indigo Airlines' commercial wins Gold in the Filmcraft (Special Effects) at Goafest.|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/company_briefs/?id=48831_Prime+Focus+posted+%27Indigo+Airlines%27+commercial+wins+Gold+in+the+Filmcraft+(Special+Effects)+at+Goafest |publisher= AFAQS|accessdate= 18 April 2011}}VFX Creative Director
2010Commonwealth Games 2010 Opening CeremonyVFX Creative Director
2009Reliance Mobile 'Simply'VFX Supervisor
2009Central Bank of IndiaVFX Supervisor
2009MaxoVFX Supervisor
2009Whirlpool 'Water You Can Trust' {{cite web|title= Whirlpool Commercial - VFX by Prime Focus Ltd.|url=http://www.cgtantra.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=320&Itemid=40 |publisher= CG Tantra|accessdate= 1 December 2014}}VFX and Animation Supervisor
2009Lotte 'Coffy Bite' {{cite web|title= VFX specialist Michael Fink directs first commercial in India.|url=http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/mam/headlines/y2k9/july/julymam54.php|publisher= Indian Television|accessdate= 20 July 2009}}VFX Supervisor
2009Honda CBZ ExtremeVFX Supervisor

= International =

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YearBrandRole
2011Relentless VirtuesVFX Creative Director
2010Dubai Shopping FestivalVFX Creative Director
2009Rhydian's new album 'O Fortuna'VFX Creative Director
2009Popstar to Opera StarVFX Creative Director
2009The National Lottery Bingo Scratch cardsVFX Creative Director

Personal life

Merzin lives in Mumbai with his spouse of 15 years Vinita Tavaria, daughter Natasha Tavaria and son Malcolm Tavaria.

Other interests

Merzin is a gaming enthusiast and is passionate about cars and bikes. He is also fond of 80's Hindi music.

References

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Category:Businesspeople from Mumbai

Category:Living people

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