Cyrus Viccaji
COMMUNICATION DESIGNER | FILMMAKER | EDUCATOR
I develop content that drives visibility, engagement and action for crucial issues, vulnerable groups and brands.
I am passionate about connecting with people; on stage, in the classroom, in remote communities and through cooking and sharing traditional food and culture.
Starving for Change
Sometimes, the answers to our future may lie in the past. A documentary feature on Pakistan’s struggle with one of the costliest natural disasters in history that left millions without food and shelter, and how a return to tradition might save them.
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
Sanjeevi Rural Nutrition Program
Viluthu Center for Human Resource Development
A series of cooking videos that promote knowledge of traditional recipes, fortified by modern nutritional science. This is the way forward for financially challenged communities to make better and affordable food choices that can improve the nutrition of children, pregnant and lactating mothers in Sri Lanka.
#AbilityNotDisability
Department of Special Education, Punjab
A series of films that identifies the challenges and celebrates the courage and personality of PWD’s in Pakistan, to build visibility around the daily struggle for their rights to access/mobility and equal opportunities.
Chal Parha + Public Education
British Council Pakistan | Adam Smith International | Mott MacDonald | GEO TV
Various films, a 26 Episode primetime series and communication campaigns aimed at crisis management or informing and driving policy on the public education system in Pakistan.
AWAZ II Public Service Campaign
British Council Pakistan
A series of Films, Radio Spots and Posters to highlight issues and promote behavioural change around Gender Based Violence, child marriage, transgender, disability and minority rights, inclusion and equity. Produced in Urdu, Pashto, Punjabi and Siraiki.
Protecting Children
Good Shepherd International Foundation
A film on GSIF’s work with marginalised communities living and working on tea estates in Sri Lanka: creating safe spaces for women, children and girls to lay the foundations of a better future.
Collision Course
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
A feature documentary on climate change and its impact on underserved urban communities in Karachi. It explores the causes and possible mitigation strategies for heatwaves, urban flooding and water scarcity.
Design | Photography | Films
American Bar Association | MARC | The Looking Glass
Various print and online design work, curation, brand development or promotion.
