Film Diplomacy & Cross Border Collaboration
This panel discussion boasted a diverse audience from across the border, discussing future collaborative incentives, as well as international relations in the film world. With panelists such as Asif Noorani, Asim Raza, Nandita Das, Sajal Ali, Harsh Narayyan and Rashid Khwaja.
Innovation on Screen: Digital Dimensions
Contemporary culture plays a huge part in what is trending, popular or the talk of the town. In this seminar, panelists such as Mooroo, Tazeen Hussain, Abrar Ali Khan, Farees Shah and Faizan Syed were all present to discuss digital portals and new technologies in media, leading to innovation on screens and advancements in the industry.
Genre Busters
A discussion to clear the air on categories, distinctions, labels and more, a vast panelist board attended this interactive seminar, busting the myths surrounding genres. From our very own Mehreen Jabbar, Hashim Raza, Atiqa Odho, Asma Nabil, and Adnan Sarwar, to India’s Vinay Pathak, Nandita Das, Rajmouli and Naga Sobhanadri Yarlagadda.
Films For Change: Socially Motivated Content in the South Asian Film Industry
Which films challenged or questioned societal norms, bringing about a difference? In this seminar, films which prompted some type of change, realisation or self-reflection in South Asia, were brought into question. With the presence of KFS President Sultana Siddiqui, the late Haseena Moin, Jami, Hareem Farooq, Rashid Sami, Vishal Bhardwaj, Nishtha Jain and Subhash Kapoor.
The Future of Music & Lyrics: How Important is Music in Subcontinental Cinema?
Not only is music a vital part of cinema, but it can make or break a film, to a great extent. Answering the question posed as to why music is essential in subcontinental cinema, be it Lollywood or Bollywood, the panelists included experts in the field, such as Asif Noorani, Dr. Omer Adil, Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj, Sultan Arshad, Arshad Mehmood and Izzat Majeed.
Women in Film – A Celebration
A one day event held on International Women’s Day 2018, the seminar was anchored by Sania Saeed, with actors, directors, producers and esteemed members of the media fraternity in attendance. Aiming to acknowledge and appreciate the contribution of women in the Pakistani film industry the interactive session included celebrities such as the late Haseena Moin, Reema Khan, Samina Peerzada, Bushra Ansari, Rubina Ashraf, Momina Duraid and Fiza Ali participating in panel discussions.
