About Zohra A.

Filmmaker. I have been working for Broadcast media as Producer / Director since 2004. I later switched to documentary filmmaking exclusively.In my 10+ years of media experience I have produced various genres of production. I have the ability to work with a big team as well as working as a one person Crew handling everything from research, script, camera to edit. I give utmost attention to aesthetics details. I have covered vast subjects in my work assignments ranging from wildlife, travel, culture and inspirational real life stories. I am inspired by transparency when bringing stories to screen. I am a solo traveler and like to surprise people with new ideas :). I enjoy storytelling in all forms including broadcast media and social media.

About Khaula J.

Born and raised in Karachi (Pakistan), Independent freelance documentary photographer, photojournalist and filmmaker, Khaula Jamil, is an avid traveler working for local and International Development organisations, foundations and businesses. She covers diverse subjects ranging from climate change and health to agriculture and human rights all over Pakistan. Khaula’s forte lies in creating emotive, visually impactful human-centric stories. Her clients include Oxfam Novib/Australia/America, Medecin Sans Frontiers (Doctors Without Borders), USAID, Rotary International, ICRC (Red Cross), IFC (World Bank), Coca Cola amongst others. When she isn’t on assignment, Khaula works on personal passion projects that include making short documentaries highlighting positive movements in negatively stereotyped and marginalised communities in her hometown to help change the narrative that surrounds them.

About Mohammad A.

Mohammad Anwerzada Studied Film from New York City Hunter college 1999-2004. Director and Cinematographer( DP) for commercials, shorts and corporate films. Has a passion of telling compelling stories. Made about 50 Award winning documentaries( on social and marginalized issues in Asia) made official selection all over the globe in prestigious film festivals like , Copenhagen film festival, Montreal and Vancouver LGBT film festival and Claremnot ferrand in France. Tehran Short film festival and Reel View festival he won awards for his films Male sex workers in Pakistan and Victims of Taliban and Pakistan Army documentaries. His passion of storytelling lead him to make commercials ( Pepsi, Aquafina, Engro Pakistan, Fauji Fertilzer, Ontario science centre) and short films for prestigious organizations like British council , several not for profit organizations and news agencies like BBC world service, Dawn News tv and Al jazeera plus. He direction for actors and storytelling is as good as his cinematography skills and takes great pride in learning from his contemporaries.

About Faizan A.

Faizan Ali is Daytime Emmy nominated cinematographer and documentary filmmaker based in Karachi, Pakistan. Faizan firmly believes in close relationship between the intimacy that comes with human emotions and Cinema. His filming style combines observational cinema with poetic elements which encourages the viewer to see the world from a different perspective, paving a way for social discourse. After completing his bachelors in Film and Television (2014) he worked as a director of Photography under the mentorship of two-time Academy Award-winner Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy (2015-2019). Over the course of four years Faizan has explored the influence and utility of documentaries in giving back to the society which has motivated him to explore multiple mediums of visual story telling. Faizan holds a Masters Degree in Documentary Filmmaking under the program called DocNomads (2019-2021), which is a part of Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree. During this program he has produced and directed various short creative documentary films across Europe including Portugal, Hungary and Belgium. In 2017 he worked on five Virtual Reality short documentaries across Pakistan which highlighted the stories of unspoken heroes working for the betterment of the society. He has worked as a Director of Photography for Pakistan’s first YouTube original series in collaboration with Global Fund for Women, titled ‘Fundamental. Gender Justice. No Exceptions’ (2020). The series highlights the efforts of the female community leaders standing up for basic human rights around the world. This series recently got nominated for ‘Outstanding short form daytime non-fiction program’ and ‘Outstanding directing team for single camera daytime non-fiction program’ in the 48th Annual Daytime EMMY Awards 2021. He is also the Director of Photography for Pakistan’s first short animation film for Netflix titled ‘Sitara: Let Girls Dream’ (2020).

About Mohammed H.

Hi My name is Ali. I am a film maker and educator from Karachi, Pakistan. I am interested in storytelling be it documentary or fiction. I am working with Producer Noe Mendelle of the Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) on “Guddu” a documentary about a man obsessed about the Pakistani film industry. This subject very dear to me. We seem to forget that we had a very rich history of cinema in Pakistan. This is a small attempt in documenting something which shaped a large part of our pop culture in South Asia. I was fortunate to be a student of the only dedicated film school in Pakistan, the now defunct SAAMPT, I have worked in varying roles with other film makers including International Award winning director, Mehreen Jabbar and Commercial Director Asim Raza. One of my first student short films titled ‘Kurrachee’ was also short listed for Tropfest, Australia in 2013, It later won the Cineaste One Film Festival (COFF) 2013 in Karachi. Having a keen eye for human drama, I have made a number of documentaries for various organizations including Special Children’s Educational Institute (SCEI), The Indus Hospital (TIH), The Citizen’s Foundation (TCF) and done quite a lot of corporate work for multinational clients like Unilever, L'Oreal, Nestle among many other.

About Saad Z.

Saad Zuberi is a multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker specialising in advocacy through human-interest storytelling. A seasoned reporter with a decade of editorial experience, Saad began his career in broadcast journalism and documentary production in the UK working for award-winning documentary production teams at Channel 4, ITV News and Al-Jazeera English. He has also worked extensively as a researcher for the Bureau of Investigative Journalism in London, before moving to Pakistan to produce and co-direct films with two-time Academy Award winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. He currently works as the head of production/editorial lead for BBC Media Action in Afghanistan, where he is responsible for overseeing production of all TV, radio and online outputs. Saad has always been passionate about creating social impact and provoking dialogue, behavioural change and legislative reform through his work which has been a driving force behind a majority of his recent endeavours. This includes production of acclaimed documentaries that have been nominated for the Human Rights Press Award, Association of International Broadcasters Award, as well as a News and Documentary Emmy Award. His latest work includes hard-hitting films like A Life Too Short (Co-Director; MTV Films/SOC Films) and Zainab's Legacy (Producer; Witness, Al Jazeera) on honour killings and child sex abuse respectively.

About Hamas M.

About Anil K.

I have been associated with TV Production since 2004. During this last 14 years, I have worked in Businessplus TV , Zu TV , Express News TV, Moomal Production, Dawn News, CNBC Pakistan and JAAG TV. All these channels are based in karachi, Pakistan. While working in these channels I have produced several documentaries and Re-enactments on various subjects and especially on some piercing topics of the society. During these years I got chance to participate in almost all aspect of TV production. This has helped me to develop the required skill and competence in all the major aspects of the production; be it the initial stage of research and organizing, the production to interviewing, camerawork and editing etc. The nature of my job facilitated me to travel the length and breadth of Pakistan and to other foreign countries. This has developed in me the sensibility and appreciation of diverse national, race, religion and cultural group and this is reflected in documentaries and short film which I have made.

About Hamza B.

I am freelance Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker based in Karachi, Pakistan. I have produced, directed and executed nationwide television campaigns for the International Red Cross, made digital documentaries for Interactive Research & Design, and internationally-acclaimed fiction films for United Kingdom Medical Aid Foundation. My latest fiction short premiered at Locarno 2018. I am highly-skilled at producing a variety of content for international organizations.

About Abu A.

About Sami K.

Let me help you find your Way My Name is Sami Khan, As a full-time freelance video production specialist, a large portion of my clients are located out of state, region, or operating in different countries around the world. In addition to my video editing/post-production skills, I offer videography services as well as Documentary, Films, Creative Ads motion graphics services for overlays, animated logos, presentations, etc. Beyond video production, I am an experienced graphic designer with a strong eye for design, composition, quality, and detail. I have a healthy respect for deadlines and make myself available via phone, text/MMS, email, or video chat for my clients during regular and irregular business hours. Skills Video Production -Pre Production (Idea development & Implementation) -Production (Filming | Directing) -Post Production (Coloring | Editing | Sound Effects | Audio Licensing) Photography -Brand & Products -Aerial -Travel & Lifestyle -Portrait

About Pyar A.

Bachelors in Film and Tv production and a diploma in Graphic designing. Currently working with Pakistan’s leading News channel “ARY News” as a Multimedia producer and head of social media, have made many Short Films and Documentaries as an Independent Filmmaker.

About Usman K.

I work as an independent filmmaker, director, cinematographer and editor in Karachi, Pakistan. I mostly work with local and international companies, brands and NGOs which cover a wide range of subjects and styles: mini documentaries, short narratives, fashion films and photography, awareness campaigns and corporate videos. I have also won a few awards at festivals like, ARY Film Festival, ZAB Media Fest etc, and a film which I collaborated on was selected and screened at Cannes Film Festival in 2016. I’m available to work from Karachi to Islamabad or worldwide on any kind of video projects that meets my interest and skills. Please feel free to contact me to discuss any projects and inquiries you may have.

About Faizan S.

I hold more than a decade long experience of working with marketers, corporations under the name of Paradox Films and history of collaboration with independent filmmakers. My works have been screened at Southbank Center (London), Hot-Docs Documentary Film Festival (Canada), Kisa Film Festival (Turkey), Pera Müzesi (Turkey), Zeb Media Fest (Pakistan), and Independent Film Weekend (Germany). I am available for full-time positions as well as commissioned work, collaborations, experimental and charitable projects.

About Ali R.

Ali is a filmmaker and designer from Karachi, Pakistan. He graduated with BA hons in Communication and Design from Habib University, and also holds the ACCA qualification. Ali founded Ehsas Films Project in 2015 and has produced a few short films as part of the initiative. Sapna, his film on a transgender person's struggles won the best film award at International Travel South Asia Film Festival in 2016. His work is rooted in the politics and discourses on social and developmental issues in Pakistan, focusing particularly on public health and social justice. Ali experiments with different forms and mediums to tell compelling stories, but film remains his primary focus. He loves traveling, and likes to capture people and their cultures through his lens.

About Syed Arsal H.

Bachelors in Design from Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture, Karachi Pakistan. I work in motion graphics, visual effects, color grading and compositing. Here to work for a diverse audience without any geographical barriers, exploring all the potential projects that could both benefit me and the project from this platform.

About Owais B.

Owais Behra is a fresh media grad, Director, Documentary maker and passionate about working on stories that matters!

About Husain Q.

Husain Qaizar is an Emmy nominated editor, animator, director, producer and colorist with over a decades worth of experience. Born in Nairobi, Kenya and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, Husain graduated from SZABIST with a BSc in Media Sciences. His professional works spans from editing and producing documentaries, animated films and commercials to directing music videos and short films to writing a superhero comic strip for Pakistan’s leading children’s newspaper, Young World. The films that he has been involved in have won an Oscar, nominated for an Emmy, screened at Sundance, broadcasted on HBO and Channel4, streamed on Netflix, VICE, Al Jazeerah and commissioned or purchased by organizations such as Youtube Originals, Refinery29, TED, Redfish, CIR, The Atlantic, Lifetime, Chime For Change as well as global brands such as Pepsi and Coca-Cola. Some of his more prominent editing work includes Freedom Fighters, a hybrid short film that combined animation with documentary. The film was nominated for an Emmy for ‘Best Feature Story’ and also won the Audience Award for Best Documentary Short at the Tallgrass Film Festival. Sitara: Let Girls Dream, a dialogue-less animated short directed by Oscar Winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and executive produced by Gloria Steinman, screened at Sundance and is the first film from Pakistan to be acquired as a Netflix Original. Husain edited 3 episodes of the acclaimed documentary series called Fundamental. The series profiles a distinct set of remarkable grassroots leaders working on issues from ending child, early, and forced marriage in Pakistan to pursuing racial justice in the United States. Episodes from the series screened in multiple film festivals across the world and is currently available to stream as a part of Youtube Originals. Husain co-edited, Discarded Daughters for VICELAND which went on to be Shortlisted for the Association for International Broadcasting Awards. Husain also co-edited How She Moves, a documentary short about the spirited Indu Mitha, a 90-year-old dance teacher in Pakistan, as she prepares for her final dance recital. The documentary is directed by Aisha Linnea and Anya Raza is currently doing festival rounds and has also won Excellence in Documentary Short Filmmaking at the Asian American International Film Festival. Most recently Husain edited 'Zainab's Legacy' which premiered on 'Witness', Al Jazeera English's flagship documentary strand. The film was directed by two time BAFTA Children’s Award winner Owen Kean and produced by Saad Zuberi. His directorial work includes commercials and music videos, as well as two short films for the critically acclaimed series Home1947 that went on to win Best Film (Short Documentary) Award at the South Asian Film Festival in Montreal. Outside of work, he is a film nerd who thinks horror is deeply under appreciated genre. He is a husband to an amazing wife, father to an adorable son. He work out regularly, surf the waves occasionally and hopes to one day take a thirst pic that rivals Kumail Nanjiani's.

About Syed Hasan H.

Documentary Filmmaker, Multimedia journalist, Photographer Aspiring Entrepreneur Syed Hasan Haider is a documentary filmmaker, photographer & Multimedia Journalist based out of Karachi. His work revolves around social issues, culture, religion, arts, business and technology. He earned a Master of Science degree from the Centre of Excellence in Journalism at IBA, Karachi in 2019. He has worked for various digital platforms including the BBC World Service, DW Urdu, CNA, Express Tribune, The Quint and Sujag Videos. After graduating from the National College of Arts in 2013, he joined Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Films (SOC Films) in Karachi as an associate producer and sound engineer. He was part of the team for the Oscar winning documentary Short A Girl In the River: The Price of Forgiveness. During his time at SOC Films, Hasan has also worked on community engagement accompanying films. He took part in a school outreach tour for Pakistan’s first animated movie 3 Bahadur, during which he conducted workshops to inspire young kids to be change makers at schools in Karachi. Hasan has also worked as a mentor with The Citizens Foundation’s Rahbar program, to inspire young kids to think and act positively. Hasan believes that films and photography spread awareness and start the process of positive change by allowing audiences to recognize problems in society and work together to solve them. His work has been screened at Film Festivals around the world, including HOT DOCS Documentary Festival (Canada), Thailand International Film Destination Festival, and IBDA’A Awards (UAE).

About Shahrukh W.

I am a Daytime Emmy nominated producer and filmmaker currently based in Karachi, Pakistan. My work focuses on the exploration of the human condition through intricacies of transference and tools of visual storytelling. I hold a BSc in Media Studies and an M.A in Digital Film Production from the University of Bedfordshire. I have had diverse experiences in the field while writing, producing and directing documentary films, commercials, PSAs and short films for local and international clients. I have made films for Pepsi, British Council, Coca Cola, Oxfam, Within, FIFA, PMI, YouTube Originals, Refinery29, Getz Pharma and Askari Bank among many others. My work has been featured at prestigious film festivals like the NYFF, TiFF and nominated at the 48th Daytime Emmy awards. I enjoy my work because it allows me to connect with people from all over the world on a personal level and that connection drives me to tell their stories responsibly. My experiences of producing and directing films with very small crews in Europe, Africa and Asia have allowed me to truly understand and appreciate the universality of film language and its various cultural nuances. As a writer, producer and director, it is my responsibility to supervise and ensure the quality of all aspects of production, including script & story development, stylistic language, cinematic consistency, post-production and everything in between. This has allowed me to immerse myself in each aspect of the filmmaking process and helped me understand the medium better. Apart from my work, I am also interested in linguistics, psychoanalysis, theology, history and anthropology, all of which heavily influences how I approach each story. I am fluent in English, Urdu, Pashto and Punjabi and I am always on the lookout for authentic cultural interactions. I dabble in satirical writing and fiction as well. My work has been published in the nationally circulated English Daily "Dawn" and various online publications. I also pride myself as somewhat of a connoisseur of horror, alternative and international cinema. On weekends, I could usually be found screening films for my friends in my little home theatre or playing board games.