Q&A: Humayun Saeed on Producing Sports Films in Pakistan, The Success of JPNA &...
As originally published in Synergyzer Annual 2018
What would you say if I told you that the lead actor of Pakistan’s biggest hits started his career as a second lead, that too in a TV...
Bionic Films Rebrands
Bionic Films, a Karachi-based, full-service production house that has created several advertising/commercial films for leading agencies recently announced its new brand identity – reflected by their new logo – with an aim to expand...
PAKISTANI CINEMA: Jingoism is Not For Us
By Omair Alavi
The cinema business in Pakistan is very tricky; one day cinema-owners can be kings and before they know it, they can become paupers. For the past 7 years, multiplexes ruled our cities...
TO B OR NOT TO B!
It is a truly delightful sight to see our cinema industry taking a more stable path after years of stagnation. Yet, as they say that one should look before they leap; brand placement should...
Q&A: Jamil Baig talks about Nueplex Cinemas becoming The Place for Entertainment-Deprived Karachi-ites
As originally published in Synergyzer Issue 5, 2017 - 'The Show Must Go On'
In the last four years, Nueplex Cinemas at The Place has emerged as the busiest cinema in the country, be it...
Crafting The Film Script & The Need for Script Consultants in Pakistan
As originally published in Synergyzer Issue 5, 2017 - 'The Show Must Go On'
By Sirah Haq
Filmmaking in Pakistan is all set for a revival. In fact, many would say that it is already here....
Cinema Screen with a Bag of Popcorn
By Abdul Aleem Sheikh
In today’s age when consumers have everything literally at their fingertips, advertisers are busy devising new ways to interact to sell something they probably won’t need otherwise. Technological advances have changed...
The Reason Behind the Success of The Indian Film Industry
As originally published in Synergyzer Issue 5, 2017 - 'The Show Must Go On'
A Google search for ‘developments in filmmaking in India’ gives a vast range of search results including courses in filmmaking, articles...
Entering the OSCARS just got Controversial
As Pakistan puts forward a movie to the Oscars after 50 years, Dr. Framji Minwalla, Assistant Professor & Chairperson Social Sciences & Liberal Arts – IBA Karachi,
talks about the mechanics involved and why documentaries and...