Films
Where Are You Really From? (2025)
Credits: Self-Shooting Producer/Director
Director: Amaar Zafar
Producers: Tiyana Nayee, Skye Leavy, Amaar Zafar
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: 'Where Are You Really From?' is a documentary exploring the experiences of first-generation British individuals as they navigate the tension between their cultural heritage and British identity. Through personal reflection and family connection, the film examines themes of belonging, identity, and the complexities of growing up between two cultures.
*RELEASE DATE TBA*
It Takes a Village (2025)
Credits: Self-Shooting Director, Editor
Director: Amaar Zafar
Producer: Fida Haque
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: The International Association of Ahmadi Architects and Engineers (IAAAE) is a charity that focuses on providing rural infrastructure to the villages that need it most, through their pilot program: The Model Village Initiative. ‘It Takes a Village’ focuses on the impact of IAAAE’s work and what it takes to carry out their mission.
*RELEASE DATE TBA*
The Captain (2024)
Credits: Colourist
Director: Jamie Patterson
Starring: Patrick Bergin, Eleni Iordanopoulou, Steve Oram
Production Company: Jump Start Productions
Genre: Drama | Runtime: 80 Minutes
Logline: Fergus, a retired sea captain, is placed under house arrest after robbing his local newsagent on a mobility scooter. While confined to his home, he strikes up an unlikely friendship with his Greek caregiver, Leni, sparking a journey of self-discovery for them both. A quiet story of hope, friendship and the importance of inter-generational relationships.
IMDb Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36579291/
Finding Cowboy-Man (2024)
Credits: Director of Photography, Colourist
Director: Aaron Seeruthun
Production Company: Screen and Film School
Genre: Mockumentary
Logline: How far would you go to follow your dreams? Would you sacrifice your friendship for fame? Just to have it all? Well, this cowboy did. This documentary is filled with toothpicks, moustaches, and heart. Follow Cowboy-Man’s journey to realise his dream. There is only one thing stopping him... His Invisible Horse.
*CURRENTLY AWAITING POST-FESTIVAL RELEASE*
Lightbulb (2024)
Credits: Cinematographer
Director: Wojtek Perales
Production Company: OnBright Productions
Genre: Comedy
Logline: Two young electricians, Max and Tom, discuss Tom's romantic love life and it's troubles and explanations.
Positive (2024)
Credits: Director of Photography, Colourist
Director: Jesse Williams
Production Company: Onbright Productions
Genre: Coming-of-Age Drama
Logline: In a dingy public bathroom, ex-childhood friends Lauren and Katie await the result of Lauren’s pregnancy test. As they discuss the impact of the test results, they learn a few things about each other.
IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32465919/
Catwalk (2024)
Credits: Gaffer, Colourist
Director: Niamh Quirke
Production Company: Screen and Film School
Genre: Experimental
Logline: Catwalk is an experimental fashion short film, that explores five different moods through costume, makeup and performative dance; injecting personality into each of these looks.
Only Time Will Tell (2024)
Credits: Gaffer
Director: Matthew Deeley
Production Company: Screen and Film School
Genre: Crime Thriller
*CURRENTLY AWAITING RELEASE*
Chasing The Shadows (2024)
Credits: Director of Photography, Editor
Director: Georgia Scott
Genre: Experimental
Logline: ‘Chasing The Shadows’ is an experimental short film about chasing the shadow of your former self when life runs ahead.
Behind The Counter (2024)
Credits: Sound Recordist
Director: Mattie Moto
Genre: Documentary
Logline: Omda is a shopkeeper at one of Brighton’s most popular convenience shops, located by the seafront. Behind The Counter is a short documentary that gives an insight into the life of the man behind one of Brighton’s beloved stores.
Within a Frame (2024)
Credits: Cinematographer, Editor
Director: Isaac Hall
Genre: Documentary
Logline: Portrait photographer Giles Cook, takes us on a behind-the-scenes look into his work, while giving us insight into his methodology.
One More Song (2023)
Credits: Camera Operator, Behind-The-Scenes Stills Photographer
Director: Jesse Williams
Production Company: Screen and Film School
Genre: Drama
Logline: At their largest show yet, May, the drummer of rock band 'Surface Tension' takes a bold stand against her abusive band mate by refusing to play for the encore.
Stills Gallery: https://www.amaarzafar.com/stills/onemoresong-bts
IMDb Page: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt27952139
Jalsa Chai (2022)
Credits: Self-Shooting Director, Editor
Director: Amaar Zafar
Genre: Documentary
Logline: Jalsa Salana is an annual gathering, where thousands of Ahmadi Muslims from across the globe unite together to renew their faith. One of the event’s most iconic offerings, is the famous karak chai made on site, often referred to as “jalsa chai”.
Sir Iftikhar (2022)
Credits: Self-Shooting Director, Editor
Director: Amaar Zafar
Genre: Documentary
Logline: ‘Sir Iftikhar.’ is a short documentary film, about the honorary consul of Tuvalu to the United Kingdom (Sir Iftikhar Ayaz KBE) and the story behind how he came to be where he is today.
Link to Full Film: https://youtu.be/BIgWrg9NQD8