Pakistan’s first hand-drawn film 'the Glassworker' chosen for 2025 ...
WEB5 days ago · Pakistan’s groundbreaking 2D hand-drawn animated film, The Glassworker, has been selected as the country’s official submission for the 2025 Academy Awards. Directed by Usman Riaz, the film ...
The Glassworker - Wikipedia
WEBThe Glassworker (Urdu: شیشہ گر, romanized: Sheesha Gar) is a 2024 Pakistani animated anti-war romantic drama film produced by Mano Animation Studios. The film is directed by Usman Riaz (in his directorial debut) with a screenplay by Moya O'Shea from a story by O'Shea and Riaz.
International South Asian Film Festival of Canada 2024 Winners
WEB1 day ago · The International South Asian Film Festival of Canada (iSAFF) just completed its fourteenth edition and hosted the North American premiere of Usman Riaz’s “The Glassworker.” Riaz’s film is ...
Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated film, ten years in ... - Arab News
WEBJul 26, 2024 · KARACHI: Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated film, “The Glassworker,” is poised to debut nationwide today, Friday, a feature that took its creator Usman Riaz a decade to complete since he...
The Glassworker (2024) - IMDb
WEBThe Glassworker: Directed by Usman Riaz. With Art Malik, Sacha Dhawan, Anjli Mohindra, Tony Jayawardena. The life of a young glassblower in training and his relationships over the years, as his land goes through war and strife.
Eye For Film: Interview with Usman Riaz about The Glassworker
WEBJul 4, 2024 · Pakistani animator Usman Riaz's The Glassworker is a seminal hand-drawn animation feature, ten years in the making. Usman and his collaborators at Mano Animation Studios had to build the infrastructure from scratch to create Pakistan's first animated film, which premiered at the prestigious 2024 Annecy International Film Festival.
The Glassworker: How Pakistan's Ghibli-style animation got made - BBC News
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Ten years ago, musician Usman Riaz grabbed a pencil and started to sketch. He might have hoped, but didn't know at the time, that it would start him on a path to making history. That initial...
Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated film, ten years ... - Arab News …
WEBJul 26, 2024 · KARACHI: Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated film, “The Glassworker,” is poised to debut nationwide today, Friday, a feature that took its creator Usman Riaz a decade to complete since he first picked up a pencil and started to sketch.
Pride of Pakistan: 'The Glassworker' Filmmakers Usman and Khizer Riaz …
WEBJun 10, 2024 · Created in Karachi: Directed by Usman Riaz, the anime-influenced feature centers on a father and son who run the finest glass workshop in a country inspired by Pakistan.
Annecy Selection 'The Glassworker' Unveils First Trailer - Variety
WEBApr 26, 2024 · Usman Riaz’s Annecy selection “The Glassworker” has unveiled its first trailer. The film will also screen at the Cannes Film Market and has set a date for theatrical release in Pakistan.