509

Omer, a paranormal investigator visits an old student dormitory to test the rumors of it containing demonic activity, specially Room 509.

  • Hassaan Imtiaz
    Writer
    ZAKI, DUMBED
  • Hassaan Imtiaz
    Director
    ZAKI
  • Hassaan Imtiaz
    Producer
    ZAKI, ASLIYAT
  • Hassaan Imtiaz
    Editor
    ZAKI
  • Hassaan Imtiaz
    Key Cast
    "Omer"
    ZAKI, ASLIYAT
  • Sarajuddin İbrahimi
    Crew
  • Rana İyibaşlar
    Crew
  • Abu Talha
    Crew
  • Atif Rehan Siddique
    Special Thanks
  • Ertuğrul Gazi Kefi̇nsi̇z
    Special Thanks
  • Kemal Savurgan
    Special Thanks
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Horror
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 30, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Pakistan
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K 24fps, HEVC, Dolby Vision
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Istanbul Medipol University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • The Birsamunda International Film Awards 2024
    Puducherry
    India
    Award Winner
  • Navy International Film Festival 2024
    Seberang Perai
    Malaysia
    Award Winner
  • NIZWA INDIE FILM FESTIVAL 2024
    Muscat
    Oman
    Award Winner
  • Kodaikanal International Film Festival 2024
    Kodaikanal
    India
    Award Winner
  • Tekka International Film Festival 2024
    India
    Award Winner
  • Anatolian Film Awards 2024
    Turkey
    Award Winner
  • Golden Lion International Film Festival (GLIFF)
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    Award Winner
  • Rohip International Film Festival 2024
    Kallal
    India
    Special Jury Award
  • Indie Line Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Honorable Mention
  • Nassau Film Festival 2024
    Princeton
    United States
    Honorable Mention
  • Lahore International Film Festival 2024
    Lahore
    Pakistan
    Finalist
  • Rewind International Film Festival 2024
    Manchester
    United Kingdom
    Semi-Finalist
  • Luleå International Film Festival 2023
    Luleå
    Sweden
    Semi-Finalist
  • Egyptian American Film Festival 2023
    New York
    United States
    Semi-Finalist
  • Lisbon Film Rendezvous Festival 2024
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    Semi-Finalist
  • Makizhmithran International Film Festival 2024
    Chennai
    India
    Honorable Mention
  • International Istanbul Short Film Festival 2024
    Istanbul
    Official Selection
  • Kalakari Film Festival 2024
    Dewas
    India
    Official Selection
  • Josiah Media Film Festival 2023
    San Antonio
    United States
    Official Selection
  • The Hollywood Guerrilla Film Festival 2023
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Orlando International Film Festival 2024
    Florida
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Perth Horror Film Festival 2024
    Karawara
    Australia
    Official Selection
  • The International Film Festival of Srinagar 2024
    Srinagar
    India
    Official Selection
  • FILUMS International Film Festival 2025
    Lahore
    Official Selection
  • Kuala Lumpur International Film Academy Awards 2025
    Kuala Lumpur
    Malaysia
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Hassaan Imtiaz

Hassaan Imtiaz is an Award Winning Actor and Filmmaker from Pakistan who Independently found his way into the industry by the tender age of 19. Known for 509 and ZAKI, his films have gathered over 12 International Awards and 30+ International Recognitions worldwide. Hassaan founded and is leading the Islamabad International Film Festival to provide a bridge for diversity, culture and intellect to connect.

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Director Statement

Storytelling outweighs budget. With only ten dollars in hand, it was spent on the pizza ordered for the crew.

Horror isn’t just about fear, it’s about atmosphere, detail, and the tension of the unseen. This film became a personal experiment in how far I could push myself as an Actor and Filmmaker with almost nothing but belief. The journey of 509 affirms what I’ve always held close: cinema isn’t bound by money, it’s bound by imagination.