Ahmed Sinan
Sinan receiving the National Award of Recognition, 2018
Born (1990-03-19) 19 March 1990
R. Fainu, Maldives
Occupation(s)director, Graphic designer, cinematographer, editor
Years active2009-present

Ahmed Sinan (born 19 March 1990) is a Maldivian director, graphic designer, cinematographer and editor.

Career

Ahmed Sinan made his career debut with Dark Rain Entertainment's production, Happy Birthday (2009) by working as the title animator and creating visual effects.[1] He was then offered to make title animations and visual effects for films produced under several studios.[1]

Sinan's most recognized work came in 2013, Ali Shifau-directed horror film Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D which serves as a prequel to Fathis Handhuvaru (1997) starring Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed in lead roles.[2] The film was marketed as being the first 3D release for a Maldivian film and the first release derived from spin-off.[3] Using a single laptop and working on a daily basis all by himself, the project took him two months to be completed.[4] Upon release, the film received generally negative reviews from critics though its visual effects were particularly praised.[5] Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru Daily called the film a visual treat and wrote: "Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun is a cinematic revelation in terms of graphic animations. The film has no repeat value but it deserves multiple watch solely due to its VFX".[5] At the 7th Gaumee Film Awards Sinan earned his first Gaumee Film Award for Best Visual Effects.[6]

In 2016, Sinan occupied the director's seat alongside Fathimath Nahula for the horror film 4426.[7] Upon release, the film received mostly positive reviews from critics. Ahmed Nadheem of Avas labelled the film as a "masterpiece" and praised Nahula's expertise in direction with Sinan's infused "technical quality" in the film. "At a point it became obvious that Sinan was roped in for the film to uplift the standard in its technical department".[8] Ahmed Adhushan reviewing for Mihaaru praised his work in the film. "The technical department has raised the bar in the film. From the crisp and sharp editing to its direction, Sinan needs to be applauded for his commitment".[9] 4426 was declared as the highest-grossing Maldivian film of the year.[10] At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards, Sinan received his second Gaumee Film Award for Best Visual Effects while being nominated in the same category for his work in the films; Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey, Hulhudhaan and Vaashey Mashaa Ekee.[11] He also received three nominations for Best Cinematography, all shared with Ali Shifau and a Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Editing for the film Hulhudhaan.[12]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Director Cinematographer Editor Ref(s)
2014 Hulhudhaan Yes Yes [13]
2015 Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen Yes [14]
2015 Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey Yes [15]
2016 Vaashey Mashaa Ekee Yes [16]
2016 4426 Yes Yes Yes [8]
2017 Mee Loaybakee Yes [17]
2018 Vakin Loabin Yes [18]
2019 Goh Raalhu Yes Yes Yes [19]
2019 Maamui Yes [20]
2023 Hindhukolheh Yes [21]
TBA Balhindhu Yes Yes [22]

Visual effect

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2012 2nd Maldives Film Awards Best Visual Effects Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Won [23]
2014 3rd Maldives Film Awards Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D Won [24]
Dhilakani Nominated [25]
Ingili Nominated [25]
2016 7th Gaumee Film Awards Best Visual Effects Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D Won [6]
2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Editing Hulhudhaan (Shared with Ahmed Shakir, Ravee Farooq and Mohamed Faisal) Nominated [12]
Best Cinematography Hulhudhaan (Shared with Ali Shifau) Nominated [12]
Vaashey Mashaa Ekee (Shared with Ali Shifau) Nominated [12]
Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen (Shared with Ali Shifau) Nominated [12]
Best Visual Effects 4426 Won [11]
Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey Nominated [12]
Hulhudhaan Nominated [12]
Vaashey Mashaa Ekee Nominated [12]
2018 National Award of Recognition Visual Arts Won [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Award of Recognition 2018 - Ahmed Sinan". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  2. ↑ Faisal, Ibrahim (5 January 2013). ""Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun": Most awaited release of the year". Addu Live (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  3. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (7 November 2012). "Premier of "Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun" postponed again". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  4. ↑ Zaina, Fathimath (18 April 2013). ""Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun" is a disappointment". Vnews (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  5. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (17 April 2013). ""Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun" review". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  6. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (22 December 2016). "With 10 awards, "Loodhifa" crowned as Best Film". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 31 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  7. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (26 February 2016). "This time its not a "Nahu-styled" film, A revelation". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  8. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (21 October 2016). "4426 is Nahula's mastepiece". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  9. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (25 November 2016). "4426 Late Review: Nahula leveling up the game". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 April 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  10. ↑ "25 Housefull shows of 4426 screened! Now screening the last few shows". Avas (in Divehi). 20 November 2016. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  11. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (20 December 2017). ""Vaashey Mashaa Ekee" wins majority awards". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Adhushan, Ahmed (12 December 2017). "8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  13. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (25 December 2014). "First and last show of "Hulhudhaan" to be screened tonight". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  14. ↑ ""Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen" is the most heart touching emotional film" (in Divehi). Sun. 6 February 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  15. ↑ "Ticket sales kick-off for "Mikoe Bappa Bae Bae"". Vaguthu. 9 August 2015. Archived from the original on 14 June 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  16. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (6 April 2016). "Vaashey Mashaa Ekee: Unlimited praise" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  17. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (4 April 2017). "Dark Rain's Mee Laoybakee premiering tonight". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  18. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (10 September 2017). "Songs of "Vakin Loabin" are romantic". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  19. ↑ Musthafa, Mohamed (25 December 2018). "Tickets sales for "Goh Raalhu" to kick off from January 4". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 January 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  20. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (11 April 2018). "Maamui's shooting to commences post Ramazan". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
  21. ↑ Lubaa, Aminath (10 January 2023). "Trailer of DRE's "Hindhukolheh" is impressive". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  22. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (25 September 2019). "Filming all set for Balhindhu". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  23. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (5 July 2012). "Winners of Maldives Film Awards". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  24. ↑ "Maldives Film Awards Nominations ous". Sun (in Divehi). 29 April 2014. Archived from the original on 3 June 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  25. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (29 April 2014). "Maldives Film Awards Nominations out". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2018.

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