Cinder Block Films has announced that Razan Saylami will serve as Production Designer for the upcoming feature film Dare To Run, based on the best-selling book by Amit Sheth. The film explores resilience, transformation, and the human spirit, tracing one man's journey from a Mumbai beach to completing the Comrades Ultra Marathon in South Africa.
Saylami will craft the visual identity of Dare To Run, translating the story's emotional and spiritual depth into tangible cinematic form. Her vision aims to bridge Mumbai's intimate personal spaces with the sweeping grandeur of international marathon landscapes, building an immersive world that draws audiences into Amit and Neepa Sheth's journey of endurance and self-discovery. Her approach emphasizes authenticity, atmosphere, and emotional resonance through extensive research and collaboration with the film's creative team, including Director Advait Dewasthalee, Director of Photography Siddharth Chawla, Editor Tanay Shah, and Producer Sehran Khan.
Cinder Block Films, an independent production company committed to cinematic excellence and transformative storytelling, has developed a reputation for nurturing visually ambitious projects. The company's portfolio reflects dedication to authenticity and creative artistry, with each film designed to challenge boundaries and spark global conversations. Dare To Run represents a flagship project—an adaptation of Sheth's acclaimed memoir that goes beyond sports to explore universal themes of perseverance and inner growth. The production brings together a select team of passionate filmmakers and internationally recognized talent, aiming to deliver an emotional journey that resonates across cultures.
In her role, Saylami will shape the film's visual narrative from the ground up, translating the book's philosophical core into a sensory world. Through close collaboration with Dewasthalee, Khan, and Chawla, she will oversee the transformation of spaces and moods, ensuring every frame reflects the complexity of the source material. According to Shreya Jha, Executive Producer, Cinder Block Films is driven by a vision to unite story and artistry on an international stage. “Razan's creative insight and collaborative spirit bring unparalleled depth to Dare To Run, allowing us to honor the realities of the journey while inspiring viewers to imagine the possibilities within themselves,” Jha said.
With this project, Cinder Block Films continues to set new standards for visual storytelling, fusing artistic innovation with authentic representation and reinforcing its position as a production company devoted to powerful, enduring cinema. More information about the film can be found on the company's website at https://www.cinderblockfilms.com/daretorun.
