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“Die Wand / Trailer Diagonale ‘05” (The Wall / Trailer Diagonale ‘05) | Austria | 2005 | 58 Sec |

Cast: Ennoson
Cinematography: Brigitta Bodenauer, Michael Strohmann
Animation & Editing: Brigitta Bodenauer
Executive Producers: Brigitta Bodenauer, Michael Strohmann, 
Didi Bruckmayr
Directed & Produced by: Brigitta Bodenauer

Synopsis
An experimental film about reality, the media and desire…

About the Filmmaker
Born in 1972, Brigitta Boedenauer studied theatre and currently teaches video editing at a private multimedia school in Vienna. In her work as a filmmaker, Brigitta aims to generate emotive sequences by reassembling stills into animated trajectories. Brigitta is an artist, a media critic, a photographer, a DJ and a VJ.

Eclipse | Pakistan | 2005 | 4 Min 44 Sec | English

Cast: Ali Hayat Rizvi, Aliya Salahuddin
Screenplay: Shandana Minhas
Executive Producer: Geo TV
Producer: Manizhe Ali
Directed by: Maheen Zia

Synopsis
A cynic and a positivist watch a lunar eclipse from a rooftop. As the moon is engulfed by the shadow of the earth, the cynic begins to question the foundations of his existence. The positivist is not shaken by the temporary absence of light because she can make her own. Their conversation touches upon yesterday, today and the idea that Pakistanis must balance energy and introspection to create a worthwhile tomorrow.

About the Filmmaker
Maheen Zia studied film and television at Drake University, USA, and now teaches film at the Visual Studies department of Karachi University. She is the editor of Pakistan’s first digital feature, “Raat Chali Hai Jhoom Ke” and has directed several shorts and documentaries. Maheen’s film “Lyari Expressway” on the displacement of several communities as a result of a mammoth road project, was screened at the 3rd KaraFilm Festival.

The Edge of Sanity | Pakistan | 2005 | 14 Mins | English

Cast: Ali Hamza, Rubya Chaudhry, Faisal Shah, Tauseef Ahmad, Hajji Man
Narration: Hussain Naqvi
Cinematography: Agha Abbas
Written & Directed by: Agha Abbas

Synopsis
A dead man looks back upon the life he lived...

About the Filmmaker
Agha Abbas has been associated with the television industry for almost a decade. His experience as a director includes about 400 episodes of magazine shows, music videos, and documentaries. Agha has also worked as a freelance photographer for several publications.

“Es” (A Thing) | Germany | 2005 | 3 Min 22 Sec | German

Cast: Stefan Treddel
Cinematography & Editing: Jan Rehwinkel
Animated & Directed by: Jan Rehwinkel

Synopsis
There was once an old lime tree by the side of a path which was always taken for granted. That is, until a question arose in the filmmaker’s mind…

About the Filmmaker
Jan Rehwinkel was born in Aachen, Germany in 1970. Since early 1990, his films have been screened at festivals all over the world. Jan is currently studying visual communication.

F | Turkey | 2004 | 6 Min | Turkish

Dancer: Asime Ozozer
Cinematography: Selcuk Erfurumlu
Directed & Produced by: Ethem Ozguven

Synopsis
A melding of sound and image.

About the Filmmaker
Born in 1962, Ethem Ozguven has directed short films, video art and documentaries since 1986. He was a director for the Golden Orange International Short and Documentary Film Festival in 1995 and 1996, and for the Environmental Scenario and Production Awards in 1997, 1998 and 1999. Ethem has won several international awards, and there are retrospectives of his work at universities and film festivals in Germany and Hungary.

“Fine Stagione” (End of Season) | UK-Italy | 2004 | 19 Min | Italian

Cast: Evita Ciri, Paola Pitagora, Barbara Pasqua, Emanuele Giorgi
Cinematography: Charlie Wuppermann
Editing: Mauricio Vallejo
Music: Alberto Becucci
Producer: Ginevra Elkann
Written & Directed by: Duccio Chiarini

Synopsis
It is the last day of summer, and an occasion for Claudia and her family to come together to talk about feelings, love and other things they take for granted.

About the Filmmaker
Duccio Chiarini was born in Florence in 1977. After obtaining a law degree in 2003, he moved to England to study cinema at the London Film School. “End of Season” was Duccio’s graduation film. Presently he’s moving between Paris, Rome and London while preparing for his debut feature.

Fragile | Germany | 2003 | 20 Min | German

Cast: Annette Uhlen, Joachim Nimtz, 
Sinja Schwind von Egelstein, 
Sophie Hechler, Markus Völlenklee, Verena Rendtorff, Helga Göring
Cinematography: Franz Lustig
Editing: Mike Marzuk
Music: Egon Riedel
Producers: Hamid Baroua, Michael Polle, Sikander Goldau
Written &
Directed by: Sikander Goldau

Synopsis
One day in September, a woman begins a long journey. She visits the people she loves to say goodbye, without mentioning that it could be a very long time before they see one another again.

About the Filmmaker
Sikandar Goldau was born in Pakistan near Quetta and moved to Munich when he was adopted by German parents. He studied at the Munich Film School and “Fragile” was his graduation film. Shot by Franz Lustig who has shot Wim Wenders’ last two films, it has won a number of awards and was nominated for the Student Academy Awards.

Freedom For Money | Pakistan | 2005 | 14 Min | Punjabi-Urdu

Cast: Qayyum, Ghulam Hussain, Ashiq Hussain, Mulla Rafique, Malik Mukhtar
Cinematography: Ali Hameed
Editing: Umer Rana, Ali Hameed
Music: Iae, Ghulam Ali, Sumair
Executive Producer: National College of Arts
Producer: Muhammad Ali Ijaz
Directed by: Muhammad Kaleem Rajput

Synopsis
Birds are captured from their beautiful natural environment and shoved into tiny cages to begin a journey determined by fate. “Freedom For Money” looks at the plight of these birds.

About the Filmmaker
Muhammad Kaleem Rajput is a film and television student at the National College of Arts in Lahore. “Freedom For Money” is Muhammad’s first term project, and he plans to direct sitcoms and dramas involving social issues in the future.

“Ghalye Sorkh” (The Red Fort) | Iran | 2005 | 11 Min 30 Sec |

Animator: Farnoush Abedi
Editor: Ehsan Lohrasebi
Music: Soroush Abedi
Sound: Soroush Abedi
Screenplay: Hesam Daneshvar
Producer: Saba Cultural and Art Company
Directed by: Kianoush Abedi

Synopsis
A troop of destructive soldiers leave their mark wherever they go, but something changes when they arrive at the Red Fort.

About the Filmmaker
Kianoush Abedi was born in 1980 in Isfahan. He has a high school diploma in painting. His films include “Nest of Kindness”, “Shadow of Kindness”, “Mother is Mother”, “The Dance of the Devil”, “Terrestrial” and “Barfak” (television series). He has won various national and international awards.

“Gheseye Golhaye Ghali” (The Tale of Carpet Flowers) | Iran | 2005 | 20 Min | Persian

Animator: Sahar Yasinpoor
Editing: Mohammad Ebrahim Gorji
Music: Saaid Zehni
Screenplay: Nadir Ibrahimi
Producer: Saba Center
Directed by: Nooredin Zarinkelk

Synopsis
When drought strikes the land, a shepherd, who lives with his family in Kerman, decides to take his flock of sheep to northern lands. When he eventually returns, he embroiders the spectacular scenery that impressed him during his journey, creating beautiful carpets for his family, illuminated with colors and flowers.

About the Filmmakers
Nooredin Zarinkelk is one of the most well known animators in Iran. He has also helped to re-establish the masters in animation programme at the Art University (formerly Farabi University) in Tehran.

The Goodbye Man | Pakistan | 2005 | 13 Min 15 Sec | English-Urdu

Cast: Usman Latif, Ansab Junaid, Farhan Maqsood
Cinematography: Farhan Maqsood, Nida Abbasi
Editing: Saad Azhar, Aneel Saleem
Sound: Ali Sultan
Music: Asad, Shahrukh, Ali Sultan
Directed & Produced by: Mridu Chandra

Synopsis
Imran Butt is a young Pakistani office worker caught in a soul-crushing job at an international service centre. Having reached the end of his rope, Imran makes the drastic but seemingly logical decision to take control of his life once and for all – by ending it. Unfortunately for Imran, he discovers that he is no more equipped for ending his life than he is at living it.

About the Filmmaker
Mridu Chandra is a writer and filmmaker who has exhibited both narrative and documentary projects internationally at festivals and museums. In addition to producing “Let the Church Say Amen,” (a documentary about faith and self-empowerment), she has co-produced the award-winning “Brother Outsider - The Life of Bayard Rustin.”

Hero | Pakistan | 2005 | 2 Min 30 Sec | English

Animation: Ansar Ahmed Shaikh
Producer: Khalid Ali Qureshi
Directed by: Ansar Ahmed Shaikh

Synopsis
“Hero” is a film based on a traditional romantic concept with a simple yet different perspective.

About the Filmmaker
Ansar Ahmed is a student at Karachi University, doing his bachelor’s degree in communication design. He is also a designer and animator at Geo TV.

Home | Pakistan | 2005 | 45 Min | Urdu-English

Cast: Faisal Rehman, Uzma Gilani, Uruj Nasir
Cinematography: Naveed
Editing: Rahat
Executive Producer: Sultana Siddiqui
Written & Directed by: Faisal Rehman

Synopsis
Ali has everything going for him, yet he is unhappy. He feels helpless when he discovers his wife is pregnant. Ali’s catharsis takes him on a much-needed journey, only to discover that what he really needs is to go home.

About the Filmmaker
In a film career spanning over 12 years, Faisal Rehman acted in some of the most successful mainstream Urdu films of the 1980s in Pakistan. He transitioned from film to television, and has been involved in many serials and telefilms during the past decade. Faisal has written and directed several telefilms, and is currently working on a script for a feature film. He also co-wrote and co-directed “World Ka Centre” which won the Special Jurors’ Award at the 2nd KaraFilm Festival.

Jam Session | Poland-Germany | 2005 | 9 Min 30 Sec | Polish

Producer: HFF Konrad Wolf
Animated & Directed by: Izabela Plucinska

Synopsis
Theresa and Viktor are a middle-aged couple living in an apartment above a jazz club. Although their night’s sleep is disturbed by the music coming from below, it could be a welcome distraction from their otherwise mundane lives.

About the Filmmaker
Izabela Plucinska was born in Koszalin, Poland, in 1974. She studied her craft at the School of Art and Design, the Film School PWSFTviT in Lodz and at the HFF Konrad Wolf at Potsdam in Babelsberg, Germany. “Jam Session” won the International Short Film Jury Silver Bear 2005 at the Berlin International Film Festival.

“Jegheleh” (The Lad) | Iran | 2005 | 1 Min 13 Sec | English

Animator: Group Work
Cinematographer: Ali Kermanshahi
Editor: Saeed Panji
Sound: Mohammadali Mehrati
Producer: Saba Cultural and Art Company
Written & Directed by: Saeed Panji

Synopsis
Jegheleh causes some stress for his parents, as he is the only one amongst his friends who chooses not to get a job. So Jegheleh’s father decides to give his son a taste of responsibility.

About the Filmmaker
Saeed Panji was born in 1968 in Ahwaz, Iran. A graduate of electrical engineering, his films include “Hassan Kachal” (1998), “Trust” (1999), “Like a Cat” (1999), “Mochol” (2000) and “Ahwaz” (2001).

“Kaash” (If) | Pakistan | 2005 | 7 Min 30 Sec | Urdu

Cast: Mohsin Mirza, Mohib Mirza
Cinematography: Asad Malik
Editing: Fida Hussain, Sikandar Ali
Screenplay: Mohib Mirza, Adeel Farhan
Executive Producer: Badar Ikram
Producer: Manizhe Ali, Adeel Farhan
Directed by: Amina Sheikh

Synopsis
A man narrates the story of his son’s life, from childhood incidents to college, from his first romance, and eventually marriage. But things are not always what they seem, and a surprise ending is in store…

About the Filmmaker
Aamina Sheikh obtained a BA in film and video production from Hampshire College, USA. Upon returning to Karachi, she spent two years at Geo TV as a director and producer, working primarily on children’s programming. Amina was also one of the organisers of the 3rd KaraFilm Festival, and is currently working as a freelance director with a focus on documentaries and short films.

“Kalte Haut” (Cold Skin) | Germany | 2005 | 15 Min | German

Cast: Lima Ben-Janneet, Dorothea Koniszewski, Claudia Neumuller
Cinematography: Stephan Vorbrugg
Editing: Wolfgang Weigl, Sebastian Kulzil
Screenplay: Sebastian Kutzil
Directed & Produced by: Sebastian Kutzil

Synopsis
Marion has just been released from prison. On her way to her friend Kitty’s place, she reminisces about their common past and the events that led to her arrest. Now their friendship is being questioned and a decision has to be made.

About the Filmmaker
Born in 1969 in Hamburg, Germany, Sebastian Kutzil has been freelancing as a camera assistant and sound engineer for television productions since 1995. With a diploma in film directing from the Munich School for Television and Film, Sebastian co-founded “Revolver,” a film journal in 1998. Sebastian’s films include “Dreiland” and “Alles Zombies.”

“Kan Rus” (Music to the Ears) | Pakistan | 2005 | 43 Min | Urdu

Cast: Khalid Ahmad, Ahmed Memon, Najma Kawish
Cinematography: Naveed
Executive Producers: Usman Zuberi, Nadeem Baig
Producer: Khalid Ahmad
Directed by: Farooq Rind

Synopsis
A government clerk has been a passionate music lover for his entire life, but circumstances never allowed him to take it up as a career. A chance meeting with an old sarangi ustad rekindles a suppressed desire to learn how to play an instrument. Not wanting to let the opportunity pass him by, the man takes up the instrument, only to face disapproval from his neighbours.

About the Filmmaker
Farooq Rind began his career as an editor. He moved on to direction, and earned a name for himself directing dramas for Sindhi channels. Farooq is now directing Urdu films.

“Khamoshi” (Silence) | Pakistan | 2004 | 34 Min | Urdu

Cast: Sania Saeed, 
Faisal Qureshi, Saleem Mughal
Cinematography: Naeem Ahmed
Editing: Asad Ali Khan
Screenplay: Ali Imran
Executive Producer: Atiqa Odho
Producer: Odho Productions
Directed by: Imran Patel

Synopsis
A young married couple down on its luck moves to a neighbourhood surrounded by noisy factories. The constant sound creates a barrier between the two, driving them to isolation from one another, until they can no longer stand the silence between them or the noise around them.

About the Filmmaker
Imran Patel graduated from Karachi University with a degree in communication design, majoring in film and photography. Formerly a director at the Manduck Collective, Imran currently works as a producer for Geo TV and as a freelance director for Odho Productions.

Khowab | Pakistan | 2004 | 8 Min 30 Sec | Urdu

Cast: Mustafa Saleem
Cinematography & Editing: Umar Ahsen
Directed & Produced by: Umar Ahsen

Synopsis
“Khowab” highlights the importance of dreams in our lives, and how ideas travel between the conscious and the subconscious.

About the Filmmaker
Umar Ahsen graduated from the National College of Arts in 2002, and did his masters in multimedia arts from the same institution in 2004. He is currently a visiting teacher at the Film and Television department at NCA.

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