Private Project

Pisho

Journey of a seven-year-old girl, Ruqayya, on a mission to find her lost kitten. Suspecting her mother and neighbors, she embarks on a whimsical search. During her quest, Ruqayya stumbles upon a protest against a recent terrorist attack. Inspired by the demonstrators' placards, she creates her own sign seeking help to find her missing kitten.

  • Aun Ul Haider
    Director
  • Saqib Haider
    Executive Producers
  • Taha Haider
    Executive Producers
  • Habib Qasimi
    Producer
  • Aun Ul Haider
    Co-Producer
  • Aun Ul Haider
    Writer
  • Habib Qasimi
    Writer
  • Zeba Sahar
    Key Cast
    "Ruqayya"
  • Nargis Batool
    Key Cast
    "Habiba"
  • Habib Qasimi
    Director of Photography
  • Sadiq Hazara
    Production Designer
  • Ali Raza
    Art Director
  • Jamshaid Hussain
    Art Director
  • Shahab Alam
    Script Supervisor
  • Shahan Sajdi Baloch
    Assistant Director
  • Ameer Hamza Zafari
    Location Sound Recordist
  • Hamid Ali
    Production Manager
  • Sadiq Hazara
    Production Manager
  • Bibi Nooria
    Assistant Art Director
  • Saqib Ali
    Assistant Art Director
  • Alyan Tariq
    Editor
  • Aun Ul Haider
    Editor
  • Alyan Tariq
    Colorist
  • Ammar Chishti
    Sound Desing and Music Score
    Studio X
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 10, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    600 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Pakistan
  • Country of Filming:
    Pakistan
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    BMPCC 6K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Iqra University
  • Aasha international film festival
    Nashik
    India
    February 7, 2024
    Best Short Film
  • Golden Lion International Film Festival (GLIFF)
    Kolkata
    India
    January 23, 2024
    BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM
  • İstanbul International Spring Film Festival
    İstanbul
    Turkey
    March 15, 2024
    Finalist
  • Anatolia International Film Festival
    İstanbul
    Turkey
    March 13, 2024
    Finalist
  • Barcelona Indie Awards
    Barcelona
    Spain
    March 23, 2024
    Finalist
  • Stockholm City Film Festival
    Stockholm
    Sweden
    February 25, 2024
    Finalist
  • London Director Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    February 16, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Kalaburagi International Film Festival
    Karnataka
    India
    February 24, 2024
    Semi Finalist
  • ISAFF

    Russian Federation
    February 1, 2024
    Official Selection
  • La Citta dell'Utopia International Film Festival
    Rome
    Italy
    May 15, 2024
    Finalist
  • Busan New Wave Short Film Festival
    Busan
    Korea, Republic of
    May 3, 2024
    Finalist
  • Peaks Central Asian Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    April 13, 2024
    Official Selection
  • KOREA INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
    Seoul
    Korea, Republic of
    March 3, 2024
    Finalist
  • İstanbul International Spring Film Festival
    İstanbul
    Turkey
    March 15, 2024
    Finalist
  • kalakari film fest
    Dewas
    India
    June 21, 2024
    Official Selection
  • New York Istanbul Short Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    April 13, 2024
    Official Selection
  • '24 GIFF | Genesis International Film Festival
    Moscow
    Russian Federation
    April 27, 2024
    Quarter Finalist
  • Islamabad International Film Festival - IIFF
    Islamabad
    Pakistan
    May 9, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Centrally Isolated Film Festival
    Ithaca NY
    United States
    May 4, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Aun Ul Haider

Aun Ul Haider is a filmmaker from Quetta, Pakistan. Based between Quetta and Karachi he graduated from Iqra University with degree of Bachelor of Science in Film & TV. Growing up surrounded by diverse narratives in a largely undeveloped province of Pakistan, he was captivated by the art of visual storytelling and its profound impact on emotions and perspectives.
Collaborating in multiple documentaries, short films, and a couple of drama serials for the national televisions of Pakistan, Aun aimed the themes of identity, human connections, and the vivid exploration of emotions to form his creative vision. Notably, his role as a producer in the critically acclaimed short film “Parwaz Dar Shab” garnered international acclaim, receiving 13 awards from international film festivals for its exceptional execution. Driven by a relentless passion for the art of visual storytelling, Aun is committed to using film as a medium to raise awareness for social change and promote his community.

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Director Statement

Pisho shows how even a small adventure can lead to big discoveries. It's about Ruqayya's courage and imagination in the face of tough truths. It reminds us that life's surprises can be both heartbreaking and eye-opening.

I made this film to capture the mix of joy and sadness in childhood and how unexpected moments can change us. “Pisho" invites you to join Ruqayya's journey and feel the emotions that linger long after the story ends.