Director · Editor · Story Consultant

Shaping narrative.
Frame by frame.

I tell remarkable stories. Working with directors and producers as an editor and story consultant, I shape narrative with precision and restraint.

My focus is rhythm, performance, and clarity—knowing when to hold, when to cut, and when to leave space for a moment to breathe.

The work is high-end, collaborative, and built to last beyond the first watch.

Award
Winning Director
Global
Film Festivals

The Banjo Boys

The Chase

Participant

Filmography

Director

Feature Films

  • 2025The Banjo Boys (doc) – Moviehouse Entertainment (Audience Award Winner – London Breeze Film Festival)

Short Films

  • 2024The Chase (doc) – American Airlines/Qatar Airways
  • 2022Participant – Bright International Film Festival (Winner: Best Thriller)
  • 2022The Test – Best Indie Film Award
  • 2020The Finishing Touch – Semi-Finalist
  • 2020Online Order – IVFAF
  • 2019Loki’s Game – BUFF (BAFTA qualifying/Apple TV)

Training

  • 2020The Go To Editor Course – Editing training with Sven Pape
  • 2001New York Film Academy – Filmmaking Diploma

Editor

Feature Films

  • 2025The Banjo Boys (doc) – Moviehouse Entertainment (Audience Award Winner – London Breeze Film Festival)
  • 2022Absolutely Marvellous – British Urban Film Festival (Opening Night)
  • 2022Don’t Die In Paterson – Post-production
  • 2008The Dualers – Documentary Band Promo (DVD sales)

Short Films

  • 2024The Chase (doc) – American Airlines/Qatar Airways
  • 2022Participant – Bright International Film Festival (Winner: Best Thriller)
  • 2022The Test – Best Indie Film Award
  • 2020The Finishing Touch – Semi-Finalist
  • 2020Online Order – IVFAF
  • 2019Loki’s Game – BUFF
  • 2019Madalitso – Documentary – Sound Unseen Film Festival
  • 2019The Trouble with Gurus – London International Comedy Short Film Festival

Trailers & Music Videos

  • 2021Tales of Wonder – Trailer – Dir: Isild Le Besco
  • 2021Les Mots – Music Video – Dir: Isild Le Besco
  • 2020Just Call – Music Video
  • 2016Sidelines – Music Video
Director

Award-winning director in Bournemouth, Dorset

Johan Nayar is a director based in Bournemouth with a body of work spanning narrative shorts, documentaries, and feature-length projects. His films have screened at BAFTA-recognised festivals, won international awards, and been distributed on platforms including Apple TV and in-flight entertainment for American Airlines and Qatar Airways.

As a director, Johan brings a precise visual language and a deep respect for performance. Whether working with non-actors in observational documentary or guiding cast through tightly scripted drama, the approach is the same: find the truth in the moment and build around it.

His directorial work covers psychological thrillers, drama, horror, experimental action, and adventure documentary — each with a distinct visual identity shaped by the story being told.

Bournemouth Dorset London Southampton Bristol South of England
Editor

Award-winning editor in Bournemouth, Dorset

Johan Nayar is an editor based in Bournemouth working with directors and production companies worldwide. His editing credits include feature documentaries, narrative shorts, trailers, and music videos — with clients ranging from independent filmmakers to international distributors like Moviehouse Entertainment.

As an editor, Johan brings rhythm, restraint, and narrative clarity. Trained at the New York Film Academy and mentored through Sven Pape's industry-standard editing programme, he understands how to shape raw footage into compelling screen stories — whether that means a 5-minute experimental piece or a 90-minute feature documentary.

Available for editing and post-production on documentary, drama, thriller, and hybrid projects. Remote collaboration worldwide or on-site in Bournemouth, with easy access to London, Bristol, and Southampton.

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