Conversations Across Borders | A Podcast Series by South Asians in Cinema Collective

The conversation delves into the journey of British-Pakistani director-producer Abid Khan , who defies the traditional narrative of becoming a filmmaker. From childhood exposure to cinema to the challenges of film distribution, the discussion explores themes of self-taught filmmaking, cultural diversity, and the impact of audience engagement. Abid's approach to filmmaking emphasises artistic i...

Kanwal Khoosat , a Pakistani producer, production designer, and executive director of Olomopolo Media, shares her journey of making Pakistani independent films and taking them to the world. She discusses the challenges, successes, and the impact of her work on the global stage. The challenges faced by South Asian independent filmmakers, the impact of international recognition, and the experience o...

The conversation with filmmaker Nuhash Humayun explores the changing landscape of cinema, the filmmaker's early journey, self-taught filmmaking, accessing international labs, the impact of global recognition, crowdsourcing stories, unintended global reach, navigating the global stage, finding the right path, and authentic storytelling vs. festival expectations. The conversation delves into the...