Pakistan’s First Animated Film The Glassworker Shines in US, Eyes Oscar

Pakistan’s first animated film The Glassworker shines in US, eyes Oscar

Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated feature film, The Glassworker, has been screened in the United States, marking another milestone for the country’s animation industry. Originally released in Pakistan in July last year, the film is written and directed by Usman Riaz. The Glassworker tells the story of two individuals navigating life amidst poverty. One of the central characters is a talented young boy who works at his father’s glass shop, whi…

Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated film ‘The Glassworker’ debuts in US cinemas

The Glassworker, Pakistan’s first-ever hand-drawn animated film, has officially made its way to cinemas across the United States. This milestone screening comes after U.S.-based distributor Watermelon Pictures acquired the North American rights to the film earlier this week. According to Al Arabiya, The Glassworker initially premiered in July last year and is the brainchild of Pakistani animator Usman Riaz, who not only directed but also concept…