Dir bio: I am a screenwriter, filmmaker, and performing artist based in Lahore, Pakistan, with a journey rooted in street photography. This passion for visual storytelling, which earned national and international recognition, laid the foundation for my evolution into filmmaking. One of my early short films, "Five Stars," released in 2020, received critical acclaim, securing selections at several prestigious international film festivals, including the Fribourg International Film Festival and the Gandhara Independent Film Festival. It also won the Bronze Award at the Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles. In 2022, my short film "Kalashnikov" made history as the only Pakistani film selected for the Cannes Film Festival (SFC). It was also featured at the Avanca Film Festival and the Kolkata International Short Film Festival, where it garnered significant attention for its thought-provoking themes. Additionally, my autobiographical short film "One Step Too Many" and the adaptation "Who's Better Than Who" achieved recognition across various international film festivals, including Dushanbe film festival, Aporia film festival, Mediterranio Corto Film Festival, and Cinéma Adapté de Montréal, the Aporia Film Festival. My debut feature film, "Jagg: Pieces of Life," further expanded my portfolio, making its mark at several esteemed festivals, including the Muslim Film Festival in Australia, the Dushanbe Film Festival, the Kanazawa Film Festival, and the Aporia Village Film Festival. Through my work, I continue to explore narratives that resonate globally, showcasing my commitment to impactful storytelling and the cinematic arts.
Films shown in Divvy Film Festival 2024
One Step too Many
dir: Mehroz Amin
run time: 13:47 min
production year: 2023
fiction short
synopsis: Abiha and Ali, both living with different disabilities, form an unlikely bond through their shared passion for motivational speaking. They collaborate on an uplifting speaking session led by Abiha. During a heart-to-heart conversation, they unearth a mutual love for music: Ali plays the guitar, while Abiha possesses a captivating voice that she has hidden away due to society's prejudices surrounding her disability. Ali becomes Abiha's biggest supporter and encourages her to pursue singing again. With his support, Abiha regains her confidence. Together, they decide to make a cover video of Abiha's favorite song. This creative collaboration brings them closer and empowers them to overcome the barriers they once faced.
Films shown in Divvy Film Festival 2023
Kalashnikov, 2022, Mehroz Amin
Kalashnikov is a film dedicated to the great superstars of the 80s era of Lollywood. It is a one-take film that reflects the journey of an artist from rising to falling. The story revolves around an artist from yesteryear, a suppressed actress, and a boy who sells eggs on the streets. An artistic element aligns all the characters and unveils the irony of an artist in Pakistani society. This film is evocative and eye-opening. It throws light on an important subject along with giving a beautiful cinematic experience. It was officially selected and screened at Cannes film festival ( SFC ) , 26th Avanca Film Festival, Kolkata International Short film festival, 8th Bahia independent cinema festival, Brazil , 7th Trujillo independent film festival, Peru and was among finalists at 21st aporia international village film festival.
FIVE STARS, 2021, Mehroz Amin
Masla safar ka nahi, hum safar ka hai...In this new release, A young girl leaves her home to follow her heart only for it to be broken, and a chance encounter with her taxi driver restores her faith in kindness.
