Saim Sadiq

Saim Sadiq

Рождение : , Lahore, Pakistan

История

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.

Профиль

Saim Sadiq
Saim Sadiq

Фильмы

Страна радости
Editor
Патриархальная семья, мечтает о рождении мальчика, чтобы продолжить семейную линию, в то время как их младший сын тайно присоединяется к театру эротических танцев и влюбляется в амбициозную транс-старлетку. Их невероятная история любви начинает освещать стремление всей семьи к сексуальному бунту.
Страна радости
Writer
Патриархальная семья, мечтает о рождении мальчика, чтобы продолжить семейную линию, в то время как их младший сын тайно присоединяется к театру эротических танцев и влюбляется в амбициозную транс-старлетку. Их невероятная история любви начинает освещать стремление всей семьи к сексуальному бунту.
Страна радости
Director
Патриархальная семья, мечтает о рождении мальчика, чтобы продолжить семейную линию, в то время как их младший сын тайно присоединяется к театру эротических танцев и влюбляется в амбициозную транс-старлетку. Их невероятная история любви начинает освещать стремление всей семьи к сексуальному бунту.
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.
Дарлинг
Screenplay
Наивный Шани помогает своей трансгендерной возлюбленной пройти прослушивание на главную роль в эротическом танцевальном шоу. В этой причудливой драме – наивные амбиции и неизбежные компромиссы двух людей, решившихся примерить на себя более смелые роли, чем это предполагает общество.
Дарлинг
Editor
Наивный Шани помогает своей трансгендерной возлюбленной пройти прослушивание на главную роль в эротическом танцевальном шоу. В этой причудливой драме – наивные амбиции и неизбежные компромиссы двух людей, решившихся примерить на себя более смелые роли, чем это предполагает общество.
Дарлинг
Director
Наивный Шани помогает своей трансгендерной возлюбленной пройти прослушивание на главную роль в эротическом танцевальном шоу. В этой причудливой драме – наивные амбиции и неизбежные компромиссы двух людей, решившихся примерить на себя более смелые роли, чем это предполагает общество.
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.