Alina Rizwan is an Independent Documentary Filmmaker based in Karachi. She's been working as an assistant director in the industry for almost 5 years now. She produced her first short film in 2023 named Vachan. This short film was an official selection in the UK Asian Film Festival and was awarded with many accolades in the home country. 'The Silence After The Storm' is her first directorial work. The project was made with the collaboration of Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Films and Patakha Pictures.
Filmography
Writer (2 Credits)
The Silence After The Storm2024
Documentary
Martyrs of Peace2022
Short
Director (2 Credits)
The Silence After The Storm2024
Documentary
Martyrs of Peace2022
Short
Producer (1 Credit)
Vachan2023
Short
Acting (1 Credit)
Martyrs of Peace2022
Short
11 Awards & Selections
First Time Film Director The Silence After The Storm
Frome International Film Festival Somerset
2024
Official selection The Silence After The Storm
Women Internation Film Festival Islamabad
2024
Official selection The Silence After The Storm
Changing Climate Changing Lives 2024 Bangkok
2024
Best Direction The Silence After The Storm
Gandhara International Film Festival Karachi
2024
Best Screenplay Vachan
Gandhara Film Festival Karachi
2023
Official Selection Vachan
UK Asian Film Festival London
2023
Best Screenplay, Best Film Vachan
Nueplex Film Festival Karachi
Best Screenplay Vachan
IVS Film Festival Karachi
Best Cinematography The Silence After The Storm
Nueplex Film Festival Karachi
Official Selection The Silence After The Storm
ZCOMS Film Festival - Nazariya 2024 Karachi
Best Short Length Documentary The Silence After The Storm