Films are an expression of you, so be true to your films, you will be true to yourself.
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 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 both the Red Sea Film Festival and 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.
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.
Other achievements are the following:
“Best Special Effects” - 48 Hour Film Project 2018
“Semi-Finalist” - Smile (AltFF Alternative Film Festival 2020
“Best Inspirational Short” - Global Film Festival Awards 2022
“Best Foreign Short” - Sukoon (Saudi Short Film) - Anatolian Film Awards 2023
“Best Director & Best Screenplay” - Sukoon (Saudi Short Film) - Independent Shorts Awards 2023
“Official Selection” - Sukoon (Saudi Short Film) - Hollywood Blvd. Film Festival 2023
“Official Selection” - Sukoon (Saudi Short Film) - Sharjah International Film Festival 2023
  • Writer (9 Credits)
    A White Home2023
    Short
    Sukoon (Addiction of Silence)2022
    Short
    My Dear Fiction2021
    Short
    Me & Lockdown2020
    Short
    Smile2019
    Short
    My Family & Us2018
    Short
    Story of Trees2018
    Short
    The Funeral2018
    Short, Student
    This Water is Mine2018
    Short, Web / New Media
  • Director (9 Credits)
    A White Home2023
    Short
    Sukoon (Addiction of Silence)2022
    Short
    My Dear Fiction2021
    Short
    Me & Lockdown2020
    Short
    Smile2019
    Short
    My Family & Us2018
    Short
    Story of Trees2018
    Short
    The Funeral2018
    Short, Student
    This Water is Mine2018
    Short, Web / New Media
  • Producer (9 Credits)
    A White Home2023
    Short
    Sukoon (Addiction of Silence)2022
    Short
    My Dear Fiction2021
    Short
    Me & Lockdown2020
    Short
    Smile2019
    Short
    My Family & Us2018
    Short
    Story of Trees2018
    Short
    The Funeral2018
    Short, Student
    This Water is Mine2018
    Short, Web / New Media
  • Acting (3 Credits)
    A White Home2023
    Short
    My Dear Fiction2021
    Short
    Me & Lockdown2020
    Short
  • Editor/Colorist (1 Credit)
  • Narrator (1 Credit)
    Me & Lockdown2020
    Short
  • Cineamtographer (1 Credit)
    Me & Lockdown2020
    Short
  • Cinematographer & DP (1 Credit)
    The Funeral2018
    Short, Student
Best GCC Short Film 2023
Sukoon (Addiction of Silence)
Sharjah International Film Festival 2023 - WInner
Sharjah
2023
Official Selection
Sukoon (Addiction of Silence)
Hollywood BLVD Film Festival 2023 - Official Selection
Los Angeles
2023
Best Foreign Short
Sukoon (Addiction of Silence)
Anatolian Film Awards 2023 - Winner
2023
Official Selection
Sukoon (Addiction of Silence)
Ivrea Film Screening -2023 Official Selection
Chieri
2023
Best Directors
Sukoon (Addiction of Silence)
Independent Shorts Awards 2023 - Winner
Los Angeles
2023
Best Original Screenplay
Sukoon (Addiction of Silence)
Independent Shorts Awards 2023 - Winner
Los Angeles
2023
Official Selection
Sukoon (Addiction of Silence)
Saudi Film Festival 2023 - Official Selection
Riyadh
2023
official selection
My Dear Fiction
Red Sea International Film Festival 2021
jeddah
2021
Semi Finalist
Me & Lockdown
Long Distance Film Festival
2021
Best Special Effects
My Family & Us
48 Hour Film Project
Karachi
2018
Best Social Awareness Message
This Water is Mine
Junoon Literary & Arts Festival
Islamabad
2018
College
New York Film Academy
2018
Birth Date
December 4, 1993
Birth City
Islamabad
Current City
Riyadh
Hometown
Islamabad
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
pakistani
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” - Albert Einstein
Films are an expression of you, so be true to your films, you will be true to yourself.
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