Ahsan Minhas, a passionate and talented film director, writer, and producer, had worked earlier in his path with LSF Short-Film Group in London, UK at 19 for short films made for BBC, and later he obtained a qualification in Film Production from the esteemed New York Film Academy in NY, USA in 2018 having worked in various Hollywood projects.
Now with more than 15 short films to his credit, Ahsan’s work has garnered significant recognition, including 9 international film festival selections and 3 wins. His film “My Dear Fiction” was selected at the prestigious 1st Red Sea International Film Festival as the top 15 short films in Saudi Arabia in 2021 and won at the Global Film Awards for Best Drama Short in Los Angeles, USA in 2022.
Ahsan’s latest project, the Saudi Short Film “Sukoon – Addiction of Silence,” showcases his distinctive and unconventional storytelling style. It marks him as the first Pakistani Filmmaker to have films selected at the Saudi Film Festival, breaking barriers in the Middle East’s film landscape as a Pakistani, now collaborating with the Saudis & Americans.
The accolades for “Sukoon” continued with wins for “Best Foreign Short” at the Anatolian Film Awards 2023. Ahsan’s prowess as a director and screenwriter was further recognized with “Best Director & Best Screenplay” awards at the Independent Shorts Awards 2023. “Sukoon” also earned an official selection at Hollywood Blvd. Film Festival 2023 and winning big at the Sharjah International Film Festival 2023 in UAE for “Best Middle East Short Film”. Ahsan’s films are a testament to his commitment to meaningful & universal storytelling that resonates with audiences worldwide. He firmly believes in the power of cinema to initiate conversations and evoke emotions, making it a vital medium for societal change and cultural evolution.
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