Zayed Siddiki
Director/Writer/Producer
Zayed Siddiki
Director/Writer/Producer
An independent filmmaker and producer based in Dhaka
Contact
Company
Homo Reflector Productions, Bangladesh
Zayed Siddiki is a young independent filmmaker, screenwriter and producer based in Dhaka. He has a post-graduate degree on TV, Film and Photography from University of Dhaka. Some of his films have been invited and screened in several international and national film festivals and got acclimation widely. His works reflects the neo-reality of contemporary Bangladeshi Society.
Filmography
56 Awards & Selections
International Competition
RAVEN
17th Bangladesh International Short and Independent Film Festival
Dhaka
2024
Official Selection
In Expedition to Happiness
21st Dhaka International Film Festival
Dhaka
2023
Official Selection (August sessions 2022)
In Expedition to Happiness
Litt-off Global Network First Time Sessions Filmmakers, Pinewood Studios
London
2022
Best Film Winner-2nd Place (Open Section)
In Expedition to Happiness
3 minutes Film Festival & Competition, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
Dhaka
2022
Official Selection-Best Film Competition (Open Category)
In Expedition to Happiness
3 minutes Film Festival & Competition, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (National Academy of Fine and Performing Arts)
Dhaka
2022
Official Selection
Disappearing Artisans
Cinemaking International Film Festival
Dhaka
2020
Honorable Mention Award
Disappearing Artisans
Cinemaking International Film Festival & Award
Dhaka
2020
Finalist
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
Cinemaking International Film Awards
Dhaka
2020
Official Selection
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
Bistaar Cineclub:Bistaar Chittagong Art Complex-Bikhon Screening
Chittagong
2020
Official Honorary Screening
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
Notary Peace Events Screening
Winnipeg
2020
Honorary Award
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
NSU International Short Film Festival
NSU, Dhaka
2020
Honorable Mention
Dream Lithe
Cinemaking International Film Awards
Dhaka
2020
Official Selection-Classic category
Colourkite
Cinemaking International Film Festival
Dhaka
2020
Honorable Mention
Colourkite
Cinemaking International Film Awards
Dhaka
2020
Official Selection
Disappearing Artisans
FIORENZO SERRA FILM FESTIVAL
Sassari
2019
Official Selection
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
15th International Short & Independent Film Festival
Dhaka
2019
Official selection-International competition
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
12 Months Film Festival, November Edition
Cluj-Napoca
2019
Official Selection
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
Makers Lab Screenings, Edward M Kennedy Center, USA Embassy
Dhaka
2019
Official Selection
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
International Short Film Festival On Cultural Diversity and Peace (DUFS & Actionaid )
Dhaka
2019
Official Selection
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
Young Filmmakers Showcase, Bangladesh Short Film Forum
Dhaka
2019
Judges Choice Award
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
Peace Film Festival Bangladesh 2019
Dhaka
2019
Official Selection
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
2nd South Asian Short Film Festival
Kolkata
2019
Official Selection
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
First-Time Filmmakers Session 2019, Pinewood Studios & Lit-Off Global Network
London
2019
Jury Mention Award
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
2nd TFP Film Festival, University of Dhaka
Dhaka
2019
Official Selection
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
2nd InShort International Film Festival
Lagos
2019
Official Competition
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
17th Dhaka International Film Festival
Dhaka
2019
Official Competition
Tale of an Ecliptic Time
6th Siliguri International Short and Documentary Film Festival
Siliguri, West Bengal
2018
Official Selection
Dream Lithe
1st Cinemascope National Film Festival
MIST, Dhaka
2018
Official Selection
Colourkite
First-Time Filmmakers Sessions
London
2018
Official Competition
Colourkite
EduDoc 2018: Stories of Education- International Short-film Competition
New Delhi
2018
Official Selection
Colourkite
1st Cinemascope National Film Festival
MIST, Dhaka
2018
Official Selection
Colourkite
Bangladesh Children's Film Festival
Dhaka, Bangladesh Shipakala Academy
2017
Peoples Choice Award
Colourkite
AUW international Short Film Festival
Chittagong, Asian University for Women
2017
Winner
Lives Behind Garbage
Film for Development Competition, The Asia Foundation
Dhaka
2016
Official Selection
Dream Lithe
5th HAK-IS International Short Film Festival
Ankara
2016
Official Selection
Dream Lithe
Inter-University Short Film Festival
United International University, Dhaka,
2016
Official Selection
Dream Lithe
1st Inspire Kalam International Film Festival
Jaipur
2016
Official Selection
Dream Lithe
8th International Inter University Film Festival
Dhaka
2016
Official Competition- Social Film Award
Dream Lithe
9th International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh
Dhaka
2016
Official Selection
Dream Lithe
2nd International Youth Film Festival Langesund
Telemark
2016
Best Director-Jury
Colourkite
FocAct International Short Film Festival
Dhaka
2016
Best Actress- Shelly Ahsan
Colourkite
FocAct International Short Film Festival
Dhaka
2016
Best Script
Colourkite
Inter-University Short Film Festival
United International University, Dhaka
2016
Second Best Film
Colourkite
FocAct International Short Film Festival
Dhaka
2016
Official Selection
Colourkite
1st Isnpire Kalam International Film Festival
Jaipur
2016
Jury Honorable Mention
Colourkite
8th International Inter University Short Film Festival
Dhaka
2016
Official Selection
Colourkite
2nd International Youth Film Festival of Langesund
Telemark, Langesund
2016
Official Selection
Lives Behind Garbage
1st Inspire Kalam International Film Festival
Jaipur
2015
Official Selection
Colourkite
CUETDS Short Film Festival
Chittagong, CUET
2015
Official Selection
Colourkite
Viddese Short competition
Singspore
2015
Official Selection
Colourkite
New Films New Filmmakers Film Festival
Dhaka
2015
Official nomination-Young Talent Award
Colourkite
8th International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh
Dhaka
2015
Official Selection
Colourkite
17th Seoul International Youth Film Festival
Seoul
2015
Official Competition
Lives Behind Garbage
1st Chittagong International Short and Documentary Film Festival
Chittagong
2014
Official Selection
RAVEN
22nd Dhaka International Film Festival
Dhaka
Official Competition
RAVEN
19th Kazan International Muslim Film Festival
Kazan
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Education
College
University of Dhaka
MSS (TV, Film and Photography)
2016 – 2018
College
Loughborough University
MA in Graphic Design & Visualisation
2010 – 2011
Personal Details
Birth Date
August 26, 1987
Birth City
Sylhet
Current City
Dhaka
Hometown
Moulvibazar, Sylhet
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Bengali
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
An independent filmmaker and producer based in Dhaka
Contact
Company
Homo Reflector Productions, Bangladesh
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