A young Pakistani boy has won laurels for his short film in the international film market.
Heal, a short film that has never been shown in Pakistan, written and directed by Mian Adnan Ahmad, will be honoured with the ‘Frank Capra Award’ at a film festival in Fallbrook California next month.
Frank Capra Award is the festival’s highest award given to the film that best uplifts the human spirit, as Capra’s films did so eloquently. ‘Heal’ tells the story of a young boy whose special gifts enable him to help his beloved teacher rise above the shattering effects of the conflict in Afghanistan and Pakistan to recapture hope.
Adnan first started to make films at the age of eleven. Since then he has pursued his passion for film more professionally through numerous projects including working for a television show and writing, directing and producing short films / documentaries. He has been a finalist in a screenwriting competition held by the Royal Commonwealth Society and had the honor of receiving the Fulbright Scholarship to pursue a graduate program in film production in the U.S. His work has screened to audiences in Asia, North America and Europe, including being part of the First Cut showcase held at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) headquarters in Los Angeles (2009) and New York (2010).
Adnan’s film, Heal has so far received over 13 awards at film festivals and competitions worldwide. Some of the awards he has received include:
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