The Joker

David is tasked with delivering drugs for Derek, but the deal goes wrong, and the package never reaches its destination. Furious, Derek captures and tortures him for answers. When Joker learns about it, he sets out on a violent mission to rescue David, facing deadly enemies along the way. As secrets unfold and betrayals come to light, Joker discovers that the truth is far more complicated than he expected. A final battle erupts, where loyalties are tested, blood is spilled, and in the end, only one will survive.

  • Mohsin Zavi
    Director
    as "Mohsin Khan"
  • Mohsin Zavi
    Writer
    as "Mohsin Khan"
  • Rafiu Zehen
    Writer
  • The Solid Filmmakers
    Producer
  • Rafiu Zehen
    Key Cast
    "Jack/Joker"
  • Waqar Baloch
    Key Cast
    "Derek"
  • Aaqiub Hussain
    Key Cast
    "David"
  • Mohsin Zavi
    Key Cast
    "Acid"
    as "Mohsin Khan"
  • Tariq Shaikh
    Key Cast
    "Yuri"
  • Ahsan Chandio
    Key Cast
    "Danny"
  • Ali Zaib
    Key Cast
    "Andy"
  • Kaashif Abbasi
    Key Cast
    "Shazzy"
  • Aasd Chandio
    Key Cast
    "Tommy"
  • Naveed Khokhar
    Key Cast
    "Guddu"
  • Mohsin Zavi
    Cinematographer
    as "Mohsin Khan"
  • Mohsin Zavi
    Editor
    as "Mohsin Khan"
  • Noor Mustafa
    Assistant Camera
  • Rafiu Zehen
    Assistant Camera
  • Mohsin Zavi
    Makeup Artist
    as "Mohsin Khan"
  • Rafiu Zehen
    Makeup Artist
  • Mohsin Zavi
    Production Manager
    as "Mohsin Khan"
  • Rafiu Zehen
    Production Manager
  • Mohsin Zavi
    Sound Design
    as "Mohsin Khan"
  • Mohsin Zavi
    Colorist
    as "Mohsin Khan"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Other
  • Genres:
    Crime, Action, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 14, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    30 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Pakistan
  • Country of Filming:
    Pakistan
  • Language:
    Urdu
  • Shooting Format:
    Iphone 11
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mohsin Zavi

Mohsin Zavi (born July 15, 2005) is a Pakistani independent filmmaker. He debuted with The Bag (2023), the first short film released under GlowSynth Films, a production company he founded. Originally launched as The Solid Filmmakers, the company was later rebranded as GlowSynth Films.
He followed this with several short films, including The Bag: Part Two (2023), The Joker (2023), Echoes of Choices (2024), and Fractured Reflections (2024). His latest short film, Raah (2025), continues this streak of ambitious indie projects, and his next short, Invalor, is currently in post-production. In mid-2025, he also directed and edited the music video “Soormi” for singer-songwriter Amjad Mirani, blending his cinematic style with musical storytelling.
On all of these projects, Zavi has maintained a hands-on approach—writing, directing, editing, and often serving as cinematographer—which gives his films a cohesive, tension-driven visual style. His work often explores moral and psychological complexity. He cites directors such as Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, David Fincher, and Paul Thomas Anderson as influences.
His films construct atmospheric, psychologically layered narratives that explore themes of guilt, identity, and survival through claustrophobic framing, fractured timelines, and morally ambiguous characters.

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