Film & Cinema

Cinemas and Changing Trends

Our cinema industry, on the rise from warm waters, is certainly changing into a complete entertainment hub for audiences. While it may be the facilitation and extra entertainment avenues and value added services available...
ARY Film Festival

Q&A: Shehzad Hassan Khan talks about ARY Film Festival

What is the vision of ARY Film Festival and how does it act as a platform to encourage young talent? Our vision is to put a spotlight on young filmmakers and to provide them with...
CRAFTING THE FILM SCRIPT

Crafting The Film Script & The Need for Script Consultants in Pakistan

As originally published in Synergyzer Issue 5, 2017 - 'The Show Must Go On' By Sirah Haq Filmmaking in Pakistan is all set for a revival. In fact, many would say that it is already here....

Entering the OSCARS just got Controversial

As Pakistan puts forward a movie to the Oscars after 50 years, Dr. Framji Minwalla, Assistant Professor & Chairperson Social Sciences & Liberal Arts – IBA Karachi, talks about the mechanics involved and why documentaries and...

Lights, Camera… Documentary?!

“…top art facilities don’t make great films, top stories do.” Mohammad Naqvi, Filmmaker and Emmy Award Winner Synergyzer: Please give your educational and professional background. Mohammad Naqvi: I grew up in Karachi before I went for my Bachelors in...

From Censor to Certification

Mr. Zulfiqar Ramzi, Honorary Chairperson of Sindh Censor Board discusses art films, banned movies and why the Censor Board should be called the Certification Board.  Synergyzer: Tell us about yourself and your professional background. Mr. Zulfiqar Ramzi:...
THE SHOW MUST GO ON - Filmmaking

The Reason Behind the Success of The Indian Film Industry

As originally published in Synergyzer Issue 5, 2017 - 'The Show Must Go On' A Google search for ‘developments in filmmaking in India’ gives a vast range of search results including courses in filmmaking, articles...
Film Ayesha Khan

Q&A: Ayesha Khan talks about the Santa Fe Film Festival, Producing Films in Hollywood...

As originally published in Synergyzer Issue 3 – 2013 Ayesha Khan Please give your educational and professional background. I did my high-school from United World Colleges in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and graduated with a Bachelor in...
Bionic Films Rebrands

Bionic Films Rebrands

Bionic Films, a Karachi-based, full-service production house that has created several advertising/commercial films for leading agencies recently announced its new brand identity – reflected by their new logo – with an aim to expand...

Executive Doodle – Globetrotting Travel Alchemist

Pakistan's potential as a global tourism powerhouse is currently drowned in a sea of incompetence and neglect. As the shadows of mismanagement loom large,...

Tower Sports Secures Satellite Rights for ICC Cricket Events in Pakistan...

In a ground-breaking move set to redefine cricket broadcasting in Pakistan, Tower Sports, under the umbrella of HUM Network Limited (HNL), has secured the...

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