Karachi Film Society
FormationMay 2017
PurposeFilm society
Location
Region served
Pakistan
Founder
Sultana Siddiqui
Websitewww.karachifilmsociety.org

Karachi Film Society (KFS), is a non-profit film presentation organization based in Karachi, Pakistan. Founded in 2017 by Hum TV Network Limited president Sultana Siddiqui - the film society spotlights Pakistani cinema, world cinema and recognizes and supports new filmmakers by providing access through its workshops, seminars and festivals.[1][2]

The Karachi Film Society also hosts the inaugural and would be annual Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF).[3]

Winners and nominees

The society later started a film festival known as Pakistan International Film Festival in March 2018. The Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF) aims to be the largest film festival in Pakistan. PIFF will screen features, shorts and documentaries from Pakistan and around the world. Its mission is to create a unique platform which promotes both Pakistani cinema and Pakistani filmmakers by showcasing their films to diverse international audiences. We also plan to bring international filmmakers and their work to Pakistan to create an interactive space for exchange of ideas and for open dialogue. PIFF will provide opportunities to encourage co-productions and to portray Pakistan as an exciting and vibrant country, with great cinematic potential. At the last day of the ceremony awards were given Below is the list of winners and nominations

Winners and nominees

Best Film Best Director
Best Actor Male Best Actor Female
Best Writer Best Music
Best Male Debut Best Female Debut
Best Editor Best Cinematography

References

  1. ↑ "Governer House Meeting – Karachi Film Society". karachifilmsociety.org. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  2. ↑ "Karachi Film Society delegation meets with Federal Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Marriyum Aurangzeb – Karachi Film Society". karachifilmsociety.org. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  3. ↑ "First Pakistan International Film Festival kicks off in Karachi from March 29". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
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