Alizeh Imtiaz (born 10 November 1986 in Karachi, Pakistan) is the
first Pakistani to have successfully had her debut short film 'Shades
of Black' screened at the London Filmmakers Convention 2007. Her short
film also won the award for Best Film at the London Filmmakers
Convention which screened 80 films from all around the world. Her
short film will once again be screened at the London Portobello Film
Festival in August 2008. She is one of the youngest directors in
Pakistan, and one of the very few to have gained international
acclaim.She has completed her BA in English and Film and TV Studies
from Brunel University, London, and is also currently serving as a
trustee on the board of DSRA Schools for the underprivileged.Her short
film was an experimental piece which focused on the journey of a
prisoner released from Karachi Central Jail. Her style is very
dependent on detail to music and photography. Her début short film
'Shades of Black' gained much attention after Alizeh appeared on one
of Pakistan's most famous comedy talk show called 'Azfar Mani show'.
The short film was produced by Media Tech Films Pvt Ltd, for AAG TV
Channel.Her previous experience in direction include a high-profile
celebrity based TV show called 'FLASH' for HUM TV channel in Pakistan
which she directed before returning to complete her degree. Before her
venture into direction, Alizeh Imtiaz had also been active in several
theatre productions in Karachi - from acting to direction. Alizeh has
attended several workshops to aid her acting talent, from the Royal
Academy of Dramatic Art, London. In addition, Alizeh has been trained
in acting by Rahat Kazmi, a famous Pakistani actor, director, teacher
and theatric.
first Pakistani to have successfully had her debut short film 'Shades
of Black' screened at the London Filmmakers Convention 2007. Her short
film also won the award for Best Film at the London Filmmakers
Convention which screened 80 films from all around the world. Her
short film will once again be screened at the London Portobello Film
Festival in August 2008. She is one of the youngest directors in
Pakistan, and one of the very few to have gained international
acclaim.She has completed her BA in English and Film and TV Studies
from Brunel University, London, and is also currently serving as a
trustee on the board of DSRA Schools for the underprivileged.Her short
film was an experimental piece which focused on the journey of a
prisoner released from Karachi Central Jail. Her style is very
dependent on detail to music and photography. Her début short film
'Shades of Black' gained much attention after Alizeh appeared on one
of Pakistan's most famous comedy talk show called 'Azfar Mani show'.
The short film was produced by Media Tech Films Pvt Ltd, for AAG TV
Channel.Her previous experience in direction include a high-profile
celebrity based TV show called 'FLASH' for HUM TV channel in Pakistan
which she directed before returning to complete her degree. Before her
venture into direction, Alizeh Imtiaz had also been active in several
theatre productions in Karachi - from acting to direction. Alizeh has
attended several workshops to aid her acting talent, from the Royal
Academy of Dramatic Art, London. In addition, Alizeh has been trained
in acting by Rahat Kazmi, a famous Pakistani actor, director, teacher
and theatric.
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