
Dir bio: Saman Kamran, a film director, brings a wealth of creativity and expertise to the world of cinema. She is a producer at Pakistan Television. With nearly a decade of experience, Saman has honed skills across various aspects of filmmaking, showcasing a versatile and dynamic approach to storytelling. As a film graduate from the National College of Arts (NCA) , Saman's journey in directing has been marked by a commitment to excellence. Saman's latest direction and creation of the music video for the Pakistani grunge band Skehlaaj's song "See Through the Sin," is a visual masterpiece that has set new standards in creative expression. The impact of Saman's work extends beyond national borders, as her creation "See Through the Sin" has gained recognition at prestigious film festivals. It has been officially selected for the Lift-Off Film Festival (UK Pinewoods, Hollywood) 2022 and the PL Music Video Awards 2022, further solidifying Saman Kamran's position as a ground-breaking artist on the global stage. Saman's achievements extend to film festivals, "Venusfalle" (a dystopian psychological thriller) receiving multiple official selections and nominations at prestigious events, including Lift-Off Global Network Film Festival and Swiff Film Festival in New York. Notably, the documentary "Gandhara: Land of Fragrance" earned official selection at Cortomontagna-Premio Leggimontagna in 2022.
Films shown in Divvy Film Festival 2024
Umme Rayat
dir: Saman Kamran
run time: 8:01 mins
production year: 2023
fiction short
synopsis: Arsal is trying to make amends with an estranged friend but he’s afraid it might be too late.