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  • ‘The Glassworker’ makes history as Pakistan’s first animated film submission for Oscars 2025

    ‘The Glassworker’ makes history as Pakistan’s first animated film submission for Oscars 2025

     

    Pakistan’s first hand-drawn 2D animated film has been selected as the official entry for the Oscars – Academy Awards – in the Best International Feature Film category.

    Director and writer of The Glass worker Usman Riaz shared the news on his Instagram.

    “We are proud to announce that The Glassworker has been selected as Pakistan’s submission for the International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars. This marks the first time a 2D hand-drawn animated film from Pakistan has been chosen for this prestigious honor” the caption read.

    “The Glassworker represents a decade of passion and perseverance. I am deeply humbled by the selection and hope this story resonates with audiences everywhere, showcasing the talent and creativity Pakistan has to offer”, Riaz added.

    The film was released on July 26, 2024 in Pakistan.

    It is directed by Usman Riaz and Mairam Riaz Paracha and produced by Geo Films.

     

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  • The Glassworker set to premiere at Hiroshima animation festival

    The Glassworker set to premiere at Hiroshima animation festival

    Pakistan’s first Ghibli style animated film, The Glassworker, will be screened at the Hiroshima Animation Festival in Japan on  Saturday August 17, 2024. Among thousands of entries from 97 countries and regions across the world, it is going to compete in the ‘Feature Competition’ category.

    This is an achievement that showcases Pakistan’s animation talent on the global stage. The Glassworker promises a heartwarming and visually stunning experience.

    The film, directed by Usman Riaz and Mairam Riaz Paracha and produced by Geo Films, was released on July 26, 2024 in Pakistan. It has now crossed the 30 million milestone at the box office.