Sanat Initiative

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Delighted to share our red carpet pics from 78th Venice Film Festival where our film Mulaqat (Sandstorm) had it’s world premiere. Directed by @SeemabG1 produced by @abidazizmerchan & presented by @sanatinitiative & @InstinctLtd feeling proud to see Pakistan flag in Italy 🇵🇰 🇮🇹

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Deepa Mehta Joins 'Wakhri,' Film Inspired by Slain Pakistan Social Media Star, as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/TtqFCbbAGW

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Stoked to share Wakhri will have its North American premiere @sxsw considered to be the launching pad for under-the-radar movies. We’re beyond thrilled that Wakhri is in spotlight and featured among unforgettable feature films from around the world #wakhri #iamwakhri #wearewakhri

[Kaleem Aftab @aftabamon]

Can't wait to see the reaction to this film! https://t.co/fPsgcTPnxd

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'Wakhri': Red Sea Film Inspired by Slain Pakistan Social Media Star Qandeel Baloch Unveils First Trailer (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/lGfjZcpcUo

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Tokyo’s All-Woman Crew Kazakh True Story ‘Madina’ Smashes Patriarchy: ‘We Face Sexism on a Daily Basis’ (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/AootAByghM via @variety

[Abid Aziz Merchant @abidazizmerchan]

I’m delighted to share that our project Haven of Hope aka Panah Khana written & to be directed by @SeemabG1 is now supported by visions sud est. HoH’s journey: Biennale College Cinema (Venice), Produire au Sud (Nantes), La Fabrique (Cannes) & supported by Hubert Bals Fund.

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/qOcaYKZGu8

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“Sandstorm, a short directed by the London-based film-maker Seemab Gul, originally from Karachi, was nominated for best short film at the Venice film festival and has garnered plenty of Oscar buzz.” Thank you @fbhutto & @guardian 😃
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[Abid Aziz Merchant @abidazizmerchan]

Thrilled to share Panah Khana (Haven of Hope) selection for NFF+HBF. @SeemabG1 & I would like to introduce co-producers Kepler Films (The Netherlands) and Les Films du Tambour (France) who have collaborated on the Project along with @sanatinitiative

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#thatsawrap #wakhri #wakhrithefilm #iamwakhri #pakistan #pakistanicinema #pakistanzindabad 🇵🇰 https://t.co/wJcGDGdgg9

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Iram Parveen Bilal Wraps Pakistan Shoot on Social Media Themed Film ‘One of a Kind’ (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/QMhDvlknMn via @variety

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For your consideration: Best Live Action Short Film. Sandstorm is now on the Academy Screening Room and can also be watched on The New Yorker on this link👇🏽

https://t.co/S3q8ceSQDg

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For Your Consideration - Sandstorm is now in the Academy Screening Room.

#sandstorm #mulaqat #pakistanicinema #pakistan #pakistanzindabad 🇵🇰 @InstinctLtd @SeemabG1 @Jemima_Khan @abidazizmerchan

[Jemima Goldsmith @Jemima_Khan]

Sandstorm (Mulaqat) has been nominated for a #BIFA2022💥 @BIFA_film Congrats to our brilliant director @SeemabG1 and the team @abidazizmerchan @JaimeRayNewman @InstinctLtd

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Shorts Exclusive: A Chat with ‘Sandstorm’ Director Seemab Gul with Executive Producers Jemima Khan and Jaime Ray Newman https://t.co/pwZDc0yPui @SeemabG1 @InstinctLtd @Jemima_Khan

[Abid Aziz Merchant @abidazizmerchan]

Thrilled to share that Mulaqat aka Sandstorm is the 2022 nominee @BIFA_film congrats to the whole team @SeemabG1 @sanatinitiative @InstinctLtd