Saim Sadiq

Saim Sadiq

출생 : , Lahore, Pakistan

약력

Saim Sadiq is a Pakistani filmmaker. He currently finishing his MFA at Columbia University, School of Arts. With a background in anthropology, Saim's earlier documentary work was showcased by various national networks on television, went viral on social media in Pakistan, and was featured by BBC's Free Speech Stories. His first short film Pasban ('17) screened at numerous festivals around the globe. His latest short Nice Talking to You ('18) was awarded Vimeo's Best Director along with five other awards at the 2018 Columbia University thesis film showcase. He is the recipient of the Kodak Student Scholarship Gold Award 2018, selected as the top winner from students across the world. He is currently in development of his first feature, Gulaab, which was accepted at the Open Doors Hub at the Locarno Film Festival 2018.

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Saim Sadiq
Saim Sadiq

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조이랜드
Editor
메이크업 아티스트로 자신의 일에 열정적인 뭄타즈는 섬세한 남편 하이더르, 가족 내에서 절대자로 군림하는 시아버지 아만, 큰형 내외 및 그들의 네 딸과 함께 산다. 몇 년째 전업주부로 살던 하이더르는 카리스마 있는 트랜스젠더 뮤지션 비바의 백댄서로 취직하게 되고, 그와 동시에 뭄타즈는 전업주부가 될 것을 강요받는다. 하이더르는 첫 만남부터 강렬했던 비바에게 이끌리고, 뭄타즈는 원치 않는 임신으로 답답함을 느낀다.
조이랜드
Writer
메이크업 아티스트로 자신의 일에 열정적인 뭄타즈는 섬세한 남편 하이더르, 가족 내에서 절대자로 군림하는 시아버지 아만, 큰형 내외 및 그들의 네 딸과 함께 산다. 몇 년째 전업주부로 살던 하이더르는 카리스마 있는 트랜스젠더 뮤지션 비바의 백댄서로 취직하게 되고, 그와 동시에 뭄타즈는 전업주부가 될 것을 강요받는다. 하이더르는 첫 만남부터 강렬했던 비바에게 이끌리고, 뭄타즈는 원치 않는 임신으로 답답함을 느낀다.
조이랜드
Director
메이크업 아티스트로 자신의 일에 열정적인 뭄타즈는 섬세한 남편 하이더르, 가족 내에서 절대자로 군림하는 시아버지 아만, 큰형 내외 및 그들의 네 딸과 함께 산다. 몇 년째 전업주부로 살던 하이더르는 카리스마 있는 트랜스젠더 뮤지션 비바의 백댄서로 취직하게 되고, 그와 동시에 뭄타즈는 전업주부가 될 것을 강요받는다. 하이더르는 첫 만남부터 강렬했던 비바에게 이끌리고, 뭄타즈는 원치 않는 임신으로 답답함을 느낀다.
Kamli
Editor
A young married woman, who lives with her blind sister-in-law, has been waiting eight years for her husband to return home. One day she is about to drown in the nearby pond when a mysterious wanderer named Amaltas rescues her, unexpectedly changing her life and putting her in a dilemma between her husband and her savior. Will she be able to restrain the force of desire or will she give in to temptation?
Between You and Milagros
Associate Producer
At fifteen, Milagros' world still revolves around her mother's affection. This summer an unexpected encounter with death will make her question their relationship, her privilege and her own existence.
August Sky
Writer
In a world on fire, a seven-month-old pregnant nurse deals with growing anxiety while gradually finding herself attracted to a member of the Pentecostal church and her community.
Darling
Screenplay
Naive Shani helps his transgender friend and crush audition for the lead in an erotic dance show.
Darling
Editor
Naive Shani helps his transgender friend and crush audition for the lead in an erotic dance show.
Darling
Director
Naive Shani helps his transgender friend and crush audition for the lead in an erotic dance show.
Nice Talking to You
Editor
Two strangers – both hearing persons – form an instant connection at an American Sign Language event, talking exclusively in ASL. They spend the night together, strolling through NYC, enjoying a newfound attraction without a spoken word uttered between them.
Nice Talking to You
Writer
Two strangers – both hearing persons – form an instant connection at an American Sign Language event, talking exclusively in ASL. They spend the night together, strolling through NYC, enjoying a newfound attraction without a spoken word uttered between them.
Nice Talking to You
Director
Two strangers – both hearing persons – form an instant connection at an American Sign Language event, talking exclusively in ASL. They spend the night together, strolling through NYC, enjoying a newfound attraction without a spoken word uttered between them.
Shelter
Director of Photography
A young father, takes a late night journey through the streets of New York City with his daughter to flee the toxic environment she lives in. Afraid to make a meaningful connection, he is faced with the ultimate decision of keeping her or not.
Nowhere
Writer
Pakhi, a conservative Paksitani woman, discovers her husband's secret and follows him every night to a gay bar. A Columbia University Short Film.
Nowhere
Director
Pakhi, a conservative Paksitani woman, discovers her husband's secret and follows him every night to a gay bar. A Columbia University Short Film.
The Caretaker
Editor
Zoya is a young Pakistani cricket player and the lucky recipient of a life-changing scholarship. The only thing standing in her way? Finding someone to take her place as her ailing grandmother’s current caretaker.
The Caretaker
Director
Zoya is a young Pakistani cricket player and the lucky recipient of a life-changing scholarship. The only thing standing in her way? Finding someone to take her place as her ailing grandmother’s current caretaker.
Blackbird
Writer
A short film by Saim Sadiq featuring Swati LaPerre as Aan.
Blackbird
Director
A short film by Saim Sadiq featuring Swati LaPerre as Aan.
The Letters of Mikael Muhammad
Producer
Mikael has been sending letters to Zoya. Zoya has been sending him books. Today is the first time they meet.
The Letters of Mikael Muhammad
Editor
Mikael has been sending letters to Zoya. Zoya has been sending him books. Today is the first time they meet.
The Letters of Mikael Muhammad
Writer
Mikael has been sending letters to Zoya. Zoya has been sending him books. Today is the first time they meet.
The Letters of Mikael Muhammad
Director
Mikael has been sending letters to Zoya. Zoya has been sending him books. Today is the first time they meet.
Stepmotherland
Producer
In 2012, Joseph Colony - a Christian settlement in the heart of Lahore - was burnt to the ground by a mob of religious fundamentalists on the basis of blasphemy charges. In 2014, two students ventured back in to find out if there is any space left for religious minorities in their motherland, Pakistan.
Stepmotherland
Writer
In 2012, Joseph Colony - a Christian settlement in the heart of Lahore - was burnt to the ground by a mob of religious fundamentalists on the basis of blasphemy charges. In 2014, two students ventured back in to find out if there is any space left for religious minorities in their motherland, Pakistan.
Stepmotherland
Director
In 2012, Joseph Colony - a Christian settlement in the heart of Lahore - was burnt to the ground by a mob of religious fundamentalists on the basis of blasphemy charges. In 2014, two students ventured back in to find out if there is any space left for religious minorities in their motherland, Pakistan.