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Saim Sadiq
Saim Sadiq is a Pakistani filmmaker. He currently finishing his MFA at Columbia University, School of Arts. With a background in anthropology, Saim's earlier documentary work was showcased by various national networks on television, went viral on social media in Pakistan, and was featured by BBC's Free Speech Stories. His first short film Pasban ('17) screened at numerous festivals around the glo…
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Shelter · 2018Shelter
2018
MovieDrama
A young father, takes a late night journey through the streets of New York City with his daughter to flee the toxic environment she lives in. Afraid to make a meaningful connection, he is faced with the ultimate decision of keeping her or not.
Joyland · 2022Joyland
★ 7.42022
MovieRomanceDrama
As a patriarchal family yearns for the birth of a son to continue their family line, their youngest son secretly joins an erotic dance theatre and falls for its transgender starlet.
Lali · 2026Lali
★ 9.02026
MovieMysteryComedy
Bound by love and haunted by fate, Zeba and Sajawal spiral through feelings of desire, superstition and fear in Lali, a darkly comic tale where the living share a restless world with the ghosts.
Kamli · 2022Kamli
★ 6.92022
MovieThrillerMystery
A young married woman, who lives with her blind sister-in-law, has been waiting eight years for her husband to return home. One day she is about to drown in the nearby pond when a mysterious wanderer named Amaltas rescues her, unexpectedly changing her life and putting her in a dilemma between her husband and her savior. Will she be able to restrain the force of desire or will she give in to temptation?
The Caretaker · 2017The Caretaker
2017
MovieDrama
Zoya is a young Pakistani cricket player and the lucky recipient of a life-changing scholarship. The only thing standing in her way? Finding someone to take her place as her ailing grandmother’s current caretaker.
Darling · 2019Darling
★ 6.32019
MovieDrama
Naive Shani helps his transgender friend and crush audition for the lead in an erotic dance show.
Nice Talking to You · 2019Nice Talking to You
★ 8.02019
MovieDramaRomance
Two strangers – both hearing persons – form an instant connection at an American Sign Language event, talking exclusively in ASL. They spend the night together, strolling through NYC, enjoying a newfound attraction without a spoken word uttered between them.
Between You and Milagros · 2020Between You and Milagros
★ 6.02020
MovieDrama
At fifteen, Milagros' world still revolves around her mother's affection. This summer an unexpected encounter with death will make her question their relationship, her privilege and her own existence.
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