Aspiring filmmakers lauded at film fest in Karachi

Personalities such as model Abbas Jafri Express News producer, Asad Iqbal Memon were present in the attendance

KARACHI: A film festival was recently held in Karachi to showcase the talent of aspiring filmmakers.

Organised by media students of Bahria University Karachi Campus, The Bahria University Short Film Festival provided a platform for 12 shortlisted young filmmakers from across Pakistan to present their work to an audience comprising of renowned film makers, students and the public.

Entries were selected based on their themes of culture, tradition, heritage, architecture and social issues.

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The winning entry was 88 Men, by young filmmaker Mohsin Ali, who was awarded the first prize of Rs25,000. The first runner up was One Shot by Rabi Khan who received Rs15,000 and the third prize of Rs5,000 was awarded to Koi Aur Hai by Abid Rizvi.

Personalities such as model Abbas Jafri, commercial model Uzair Hasan, filmmaker Kashif KT, Express News producer, Asad Iqbal Memon, were present in the attendance.

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Jafri, a well known model, praised the students for a stellar job at the event while talking to The Express Tribune. 

"I appreciate the students for organising this event," he said. "These kinds of events are much needed in current times as our country is beaming with talent and skills."

"The problem with us is that there's no follow up on these artists. There's no proper counsel for the students to guide them," he added.

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"I feel our government should play an essential part in promoting the art and talent of these students. There should be a proper panel to direct them for better decision making and open more doors of opportunities for them," continued Jafri.

He went on to say that the only competition anyone should ever consider is the one with their ownselves.

He further discussed his own plans for the aspiring artists. "I'm trying to organise a proper council to guide such filmmakers, models, artists for a better future with various opportunities provided to them," he continued.

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"However, I can only initiate. We all need to come forward for this cause and make sure that these budding stars are not left behind. You have to believe in yourself, as self-belief is the only thing that can take you to the heights you dream of."

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