Ali Raza (Directing)

Ali Raza is a filmmaker based in Karachi, Pakistan, known for crafting visually-driven stories that linger. With a strong focus on direction and camera work, Ali brings an intimate and immersive style to both fiction and documentary projects, blending cinematic visuals with emotionally grounded storytelling. Their short film Broken Bracelet, a psychological thriller, explored fractured identity and internal chaos through tightly composed frames and stark lighting, earning praise for its atmospheric tension. In contrast, Hi Roof, a slice-of-life drama, leaned into soft natural light and subtle camera movements to tell a gentle, human story about connection and routine in everyday life. Ali’s work often revolves around characters in quiet conflict, with cinematography that complements the emotional undercurrents rather than overpowering them. Inspired by both the raw beauty of Northern Pakistan, where they recently shot travel visuals in Skardu and Hunza, and the spontaneous energy of urban life, Ali’s approach to filmmaking is...Read More