Syed Umar Imam
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Biography
Syed Umar Imam is a cinematographer based in Karachi, Pakistan, who works as a full-time Director of Photography (DoP) while concurrently pursuing his bachelor's degree. With over two years of experience, he has earned three national videomaking awards. His work has been selected for multiple film festivals; notably, his film "Date #47" gained recognition at national and international festivals. As a DoP, Imam has worked on numerous award-winning short films and collaborated with major brands to create social media content. Umar views cinematography as a language, using camera shots and sizes, lighting, and composition to tell stories. He favors shooting handheld, using motion to communicate emotion, and is deeply drawn to the on-set experience that comes with being a DoP. His goal is to captivate audiences through compelling storylines, presented with gripping visuals.
Known For
On the eve of Independence Day, Zainab learns that she has to find a lawyer for a case that has been going on about her family’s ancestral land which had been unlawfully seized by a powerful political tycoon — thrusting her into a fight against a corrupt system that mirrors the very freedom being celebrated.
Azadi Mubarak!
On a planet close to extermination, a lone boy develops a bond with an unexpected friend.
Chand Pe Charkha Kaat'ti Budhiya
When an elaborate surprise starts to unravel, a dynamic friend group must reconvene to problem solve.
Moment of Parting
A serial dater obsessed with finding 'the one' treats every date like an audition, until a string of failures forces him to confront the real reason behind his endless search for perfection.