The Short Film Lab
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8 members
Free
Pakistani filmmaker based in Toronto helping emerging filmmakers create festival-worthy short films.
My work has premiered at TIFF and SXSW, and I’ve co-produced/cast internationally acclaimed films including Joyland, winner of the Cannes Un Certain Regard Jury Prize and Queer Palm.
Over the past 8+ years, I’ve worked across directing, producing, assistant directing, casting, and script development — helping films move from script to screen to international festivals.
Inside this community, I share practical guidance on:
• writing short films
• directing actors
• producing indie projects
• script consultations
• edit feedback
• festival strategy
• and how to survive your first film set as a director.
I’m especially passionate about supporting filmmakers from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds, particularly women and South Asian storytellers navigating the independent film world.
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Private short film consultations: writing, directing actors, producing, edit feedback & festival strategy.