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ZAKI

Suffocated in traditions and unethical business practices, Zaki decides to make a bold move in the name of individuality against the will of his family.

  • Hassaan Imtiaz
    Writer
    509, DUMBED
  • Hassaan Imtiaz
    Director
    509
  • Hassaan Imtiaz
    Producer
    509, ASLIYAT
  • Hassaan Imtiaz
    Key Cast
    "Zaki"
    509, ASLIYAT
  • Mehsoon Nadeem
    Key Cast
    "Huma"
  • Rashid Khan
    Key Cast
    "Sattar"
  • Shahzad Mughal
    Key Cast
    "Asghar "
  • Ebrahim Tahir
    Director of Photography
  • Noorudin Hamza
    Line Producer/Casting Director
  • Osama Farooq
    Assistant Director
  • Amanat Maseh
    Sound Operator
  • Ghani Khan
    Light Operator
  • Shabab Ali
    Spot Boy
  • Umer Shah
    Production Assistant
  • Hassaan Imtiaz
    Editor
  • Utkan Topozlu
    Colorist
  • Atif Rehan Siddique
    Graphic Designer
  • Shahan Jamal
    Sound Designer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Pakistan
  • Country of Filming:
    Pakistan
  • Language:
    Urdu
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 4K 24fps
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Istanbul Medipol University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Makizhmithran International Film Festival
    Chennai
    India
    Award Winner
  • Navy International Film Festival
    Seberang Perai
    Malaysia
    Critics Choice Award
  • Navy International Film Festival
    Seberang Perai
    Malaysia
    Best Actor Award
  • Indie Line Film Awards
    Peshawar
    Pakistan
    Award Winner
  • Nassau Film Festival
    Princeton, New Jersey
    United States
    Honorable Mention
  • Anatolian International Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Official Selection
  • Eastern Europe Film Festival
    Craiova
    Romania
    Honorable Mention
  • Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Official Selection
  • Ooty Short Film Festival
    Tamil Nadu
    India
    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

ZAKI is a reflection of a principal driven rebellion against the hypocrisy of cultural status quo. The concept of ZAKI was derived in reflection to the society and it's cultural practices. A minimalistic visual approach with a specific color palette throughout the film was vital to convey simplicity and timelessness.