ASIA PEACE FILM FESTIVAL 18-20 September 2017, Islamabad LET’S FILM FOR PEACE! Celebrating Diversity, Harnessing Harmony C APFF, September 15, 2017 Edition: First LET’S FILM FOR PEACE! Compiled and Edited by: Hussnain Ghayoor Layout and Designed by: Naseemullah Rashid and Muhammad Saeed Printed at: Publisher: APFF, Islamabad https://asiapeacefilmfestival.com/ info@asiapeacefilmfestival.com AsiaPeaceFilmFestival https://twitter.com/AsiaPeaceFilms @AsiaPeaceFilmFestival ASIA PEACE FILM FESTIVAL LET’S FILM FOR PEACE! C APFF, September 15, 2017 Edition: First LET’S FILM FOR PEACE! Compiled and Edited by: Hussnain Ghayoor Layout and Designed by: Naseemullah Rashid and Muhammad Saeed Printed at: Publisher: APFF, Islamabad https://asiapeacefilmfestival.com/ info@asiapeacefilmfestival.com AsiaPeaceFilmFestival https://twitter.com/AsiaPeaceFilms @AsiaPeaceFilmFestival ASIA PEACE FILM FESTIVAL LET’S FILM FOR PEACE! APFF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS APPFF-Consortium would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following organizations and APFF Acknowledgement 2 individuals who have provided leadership, guidance and support to make the Pakistan Edition of APFF possible. We extend our profound thanks and gratitude to all of them for being part of this Quotes From The Minister's Speech 4 exciting project. Message From The DG PNCA 6 Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Government of Pakistan Foreword 8 Marriyum Aurangzeb – Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Welcome Note Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera - Secretary Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage 10 Zahoor Barlas - Joint Secretary - Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Advisor’s Remarks 11 Mubashar Hassan - Chairman Central Film Censor Board Mustaeen Alvi - Deputy Secretary Coordination Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Acknowledgement 12 Heritage Jury 13 Muhmmad Rafique - Deputy Secretary Planning, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Festival Management Committee 22 Jamil Beito – Public Relations Officer to the Minister Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Student Jury 23 Zille Huma – Section Officer, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Selection Committee 29 Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Syed Jamal Shah – Director General, PNCA Awards 37 Sobia – Curator Art Gallery Short Films 39 Aijaz Gul – Head Film Division Arif Jafri – PNCA Documentaries 79 Zulfiqar Ahmed – PNCA Micromentaries Musa Kazim – PO, Film Division 101 Anjum Sajjad Gohar – Marketing and Publication Officer Animations 117 Muneer Ahmad – Media Division Incharge Major (r) Awais Ahmed – DD/PDC/Security Incharge Partner Films 137 Ÿ IYDF Xi’an 139 Central Board of Film Censors Pakistan Ÿ All members of the review committee Minikino 145 Ÿ Al-Nahaj 151 United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), Islamabad Vittorio Cammarota Ÿ Viddsee 157 Noman Barki APFF Team 165 APFF Partners 169 2 Asia Peace Film Festival Asia Peace Film Festival 3 APFF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS APPFF-Consortium would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following organizations and APFF Acknowledgement 2 individuals who have provided leadership, guidance and support to make the Pakistan Edition of APFF possible. We extend our profound thanks and gratitude to all of them for being part of this Quotes From The Minister's Speech 4 exciting project. Message From The DG PNCA 6 Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Government of Pakistan Foreword 8 Marriyum Aurangzeb – Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Welcome Note Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera - Secretary Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage 10 Zahoor Barlas - Joint Secretary - Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Advisor’s Remarks 11 Mubashar Hassan - Chairman Central Film Censor Board Mustaeen Alvi - Deputy Secretary Coordination Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Acknowledgement 12 Heritage Jury 13 Muhmmad Rafique - Deputy Secretary Planning, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Festival Management Committee 22 Jamil Beito – Public Relations Officer to the Minister Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Student Jury 23 Zille Huma – Section Officer, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Selection Committee 29 Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Syed Jamal Shah – Director General, PNCA Awards 37 Sobia – Curator Art Gallery Short Films 39 Aijaz Gul – Head Film Division Arif Jafri – PNCA Documentaries 79 Zulfiqar Ahmed – PNCA Micromentaries Musa Kazim – PO, Film Division 101 Anjum Sajjad Gohar – Marketing and Publication Officer Animations 117 Muneer Ahmad – Media Division Incharge Major (r) Awais Ahmed – DD/PDC/Security Incharge Partner Films 137 Ÿ IYDF Xi’an 139 Central Board of Film Censors Pakistan Ÿ All members of the review committee Minikino 145 Ÿ Al-Nahaj 151 United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), Islamabad Vittorio Cammarota Ÿ Viddsee 157 Noman Barki APFF Team 165 APFF Partners 169 2 Asia Peace Film Festival Asia Peace Film Festival 3 QUOTES FROM THE MINISTER’S SPEECH “I believe the film industry can play a vital role to counter the narratives of extremism. Therefore, it should be given priority.” “I congratulate Team Asia Peace Film Festival particularly Amjad Bhatti, convener of the Asia Peace Film Festival, for this initiative to revive the art scene in Pakistan by successfully launching the film festival.” Maryam Aurangzeb, Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, The Minister's Quotes: underlined the role of film industries of various Asian countries in articulating a narrative to “The first ever national film and broadcasting policy would be announced next month. Its purpose counter extremism in Asian region. Above are some important quotes from her speech she made would be to take initiatives to promote film production in Pakistan.” at the inaugural ceremony of Asia Peace Film Festival. “A new policy for the film industry was approved by the former Prime Minister of Pakistan which aims to boost the industry.” “National Commission for Films will be established and a Film Fund will be allocated besides setting up of a Fund for the assistance of the artists’ community.” “A number of concessions will also be made on the import of gadgets for the production of quality films.” “The Minister revealed that the government of Punjab and Sindh had extended commendable cooperation in the formulation of the film policy.” “In the 1960s we had vibrant film and music industries. We were known for our singers and artists and for the excellence in various sports including cricket and hockey. I am sure we can regain our national pride by organizing events like the Asia Peace Film Festival.” “From my point of view two important events are being held in Pakistan these days; the cricket matches being played in Lahore and the inaugural ceremony of the Asia Peace Film Festival. I am pleased to share with you that we are hosting the players of World Eleven in Lahore and our respected artists from across the Asian region. 4 Asia Peace Film Festival Asia Peace Film Festival 5 QUOTES FROM THE MINISTER’S SPEECH “I believe the film industry can play a vital role to counter the narratives of extremism. Therefore, it should be given priority.” “I congratulate Team Asia Peace Film Festival particularly Amjad Bhatti, convener of the Asia Peace Film Festival, for this initiative to revive the art scene in Pakistan by successfully launching the film festival.” Maryam Aurangzeb, Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, The Minister's Quotes: underlined the role of film industries of various Asian countries in articulating a narrative to “The first ever national film and broadcasting policy would be announced next month. Its purpose counter extremism in Asian region. Above are some important quotes from her speech she made would be to take initiatives to promote film production in Pakistan.” at the inaugural ceremony of Asia Peace Film Festival. “A new policy for the film industry was approved by the former Prime Minister of Pakistan which aims to boost the industry.” “National Commission for Films will be established and a Film Fund will be allocated besides setting up of a Fund for the assistance of the artists’ community.” “A number of concessions will also be made on the import of gadgets for the production of quality films.” “The Minister revealed that the government of Punjab and Sindh had extended commendable cooperation in the formulation of the film policy.” “In the 1960s we had vibrant film and music industries. We were known for our singers and artists and for the excellence in various sports including cricket and hockey. I am sure we can regain our national pride by organizing events like the Asia Peace Film Festival.” “From my point of view two important events are being held in Pakistan these days; the cricket matches being played in Lahore and the inaugural ceremony of the Asia Peace Film Festival. I am pleased to share with you that we are hosting the players of World Eleven in Lahore and our respected artists from across the Asian region. 4 Asia Peace Film Festival Asia Peace Film Festival 5 MESSAGE FROM THE DG PNCA Media is power. PNCA is fortunate enough to harness this power with the panel of Asia Peace Film Festival to incept and impact the idea of film celebration and float the notion of peace through film. We hope in high