Damra, an indigenous child, has always believed her mother lives atop a distant, unreachable mountain. Learning to write at school sparks hope—she will finally send her mother a letter. But when her father is murdered, her only connection to the outside world is severed, leaving her dream hanging in silence.
Director: Sk Shuvo Shadique, Producer and Editor: Baizid Khan, Executive Producer: Moshiur Rahman, Cinematographer: Hasnat Sohan, Art Director: Nishat Nawal Islam Rafa, Chief Assistant Director: Uttom Marma Uching.
Indigenous Studies Discussion Group (ISDG) at the Department of Geography, University of Cambridge, UK, 2025. [Link]
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, University of Edinburgh, 2024. [Link]
Open Screening at Central Shaheed Minar, Dhaka, Bangladesh [Link]
Indigenous Asia Committee at the Department of Asian Studies, University of British Columbia, Canada, 2024. [Link]
Community Kitchen Film Screening by Star and Shadow Cinema, UK, 2024. [Link]
Karl-Liebknecht Haus (Karl Liebknecht House), Berlin, Germany, 2024. [Link]
Pawmum Tharkla Primary School Premise, Bandarban, Bangladesh, 2023.
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On a moonlit night, a man is consumed by the haunting echoes of the Bangladesh Liberation War, experiencing its terror through every sight, sound, and shadow.
Director: Razib Ahsan
After his granddaughter's pet bird goes missing, a devoted grandfather embarks on a determined journey to bring it back—one that goes beyond just finding the bird, guiding him through love, loss, and the quiet beauty of hope.
Director: Razib Ahsan
As a dependent on the family members, an old man suffers from an existential crisis. At some point regarding an important family decision, after realizing his unimportance; leads him to become withdrawn, rebellious, and aimless.
Director: Zayed Siddiki
Accolades
Best Short Film Award-6th Hill Film Festival 2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Special Jury Award-10th International Film Festival of Shimla 2024, India.
Festival Screening
International Competition, 17th Bangladesh International Short & Independent Film Festival 2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Official Selection, 12th Indo-German Film Week 2024, Berlin, Germany.
International Competition, 10th International Film Festival of Shimla 2024, Shimla, India
Official Selection, 7th South Asian Short Film Festival 2024, Kolkata, India.
International Competition, 13th DC South Asian Film Festival 2024, Washington DC, USA.
Official Selection, 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024, Melbourne, Australia.
International Competition, 13th International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto 2024, Canada.
International Competition, 19th Kazan International Muslim Film Festival 2023, Kazan Russia (Withdrawn).
Official Selection, 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
International Competition, Round The Frame Film Competition 2024, Mumbai, India.
Official Selection, 10th Wolves Independent International Film Festival 2024, Lithuania.
International Competition, 6th Hill Film Festival 2024, Bangladesh.
International Competition, 13th South Asian Film Festival of Montreal 2025, Canada.
Official Selection, 23rd Amar Bhasar Chalaccitra Utsab, 2025, Dhaka University Film Society, Bangladesh.
International Competition, 10th Toulouse Indian Film Festival, 2025, France.
Mr. Jamal, a psychologist, encounters a patient, Jomir Mia, who claims he can transform real events into dreams. When Jomir touches Jamal, he finds himself in a different life as a boatman, unable to reconnect with his past. Meeting a psychiatrist, Dr. Shafiq, from his previous life, Jamal tries to explain, but the doctor cannot recognize him. However, when demonstrating the strange phenomenon, Dr. Shafiq suddenly becomes the boatman on the river.
A symbolic narration of the impact of water wastage on biodiversity.
A man from the countryside spends his life waiting to enter through the door of LAW, seeking justice for peasants exploited by unfair wages, a father whose daughter has been raped, and for his own land disputes. Despite his constant pleas, he is never allowed entry. Here, 'law' symbolizes the broader system, where cinema reveals how ideological state apparatuses create consent among people, ultimately reinforcing the power structure and authority.
A blind boy observes his surroundings through sound.
Marking the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, this documentary explores his deep and enduring connection with the University of Dhaka, the oldest and most influential university in Bangladesh. From his days as a student activist to his pivotal role in shaping the nation’s destiny, the film delves into how Dhaka University played a crucial role in Mujib’s political awakening and, in turn, how his leadership left an indelible mark on the institution.
Director: Dr. A J M Shafiul Alam Bhuiyan
This poetic documentary celebrates the centenary of the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh’s first and foremost institution of higher learning. It weaves together the university’s rich history, vibrant culture, and profound contributions to the nation’s intellectual and political life. Through lyrical visuals, evocative storytelling, and archival treasures, the film traces the university’s evolution from its founding to its role in shaping leaders, revolutions, and ideas.
Director: Shibu Kumer Shill, Robiul Alam Robi
Necrophile | Feature Film | Co-Writer
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