Syed Asad Raza Abidi is a Pakistani filmmaker, director, and founder of Cinegma Films. He gained recognition with Janjaal (2025), a gripping short thriller, demonstrating his innovative direction and fresh perspective in Pakistani cinema.
Syed Asad is a Pakistani filmmaker, director, and the founder of Cinegma Films. With a passion for storytelling, he combines his expertise in film direction, editing, and 2D animation to craft visually compelling and thought-provoking narratives. He founded Cinegma Films with a vision to bring unique and imperatively films to the industry, blending cinematic artistry with innovative techniques. His work explores complex themes, often delving into deep, intellectual storytelling that challenges the audience's perceptions. A rising figure in the world of cinema, his journey is defined by his dedication to both the craft and the art of filmmaking.
Syed Asad Raza Abidi's passion for filmmaking started at the age of 11, when he used his mom's Nokia phone with just a play and pause feature to shoot films. He would write credits on paper and snap photos to create them, showing his determination to make films even with the most basic tools. This early passion set the foundation for his journey into the world of filmmaking.
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If you can dream about it, you can film it
Syed Asad Raza Abidi is a Pakistani filmmaker, director, and founder of Cinegma Films. He gained recognition with Janjaal (2025), a gripping short thriller, demonstrating his innovative direction and fresh perspective in Pakistani cinema.