Alizeh Imtiaz

Born on 10th November 1986, in Karachi, Pakistan, Alizeh Imtiaz is the first Pakistani to have successfully had her debut short film 'Shades of Black' screened at the London Filmmakers Convention 2007. Her short film also won the award for Best Film at the London Filmmakers Convention which screened 80 films from all around the world. Her short film will once again be screened at the London Portobello Film Festival in August 2008. She is one of the youngest directors in Pakistan, and one of the very few to have gained international acclaim. She is currently studying English and Film and Television in Brunel University, London.

Her short film was an experimental piece which focused on the journey of a prisoner released from Karachi Central Jail. Her style is very dependent on detail to music and photography. Her debut short film 'Shades of Black' gained much attention after Alizeh appeared on one of Pakistans most famous comedy talk show called 'Mani and Azfar show'. The short film was produced by Media Tech Films Pvt Ltd, for [http://www.aag.tv/ AAG TV] Channel.

Her previous experience in direction include a high profile celebrity based TV show called 'FLASH' for HUM TV channel in Pakistan which she directed before returning to complete her degree. Before her venture into Direction, Alizeh Imtiaz had also been active in several theatre productions in Karachi - from acting to direction. Alizeh has attended several workshops to aid her acting talent, from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London. In addition, Alizeh has been trained in acting by Rahat Kazmi, a famous Pakistani actor, director, teacher and theatric.

Sources

* [http://www.portobellofilmfestival.com/2007/2007convention-programm.html Portobello Film Festival]