Karachi, Pakistan · Est. 2024 · Cinegma Films LLC

Cinema Without Compromise

An independent production banner crafting narrative-driven Pakistani cinema — where every frame carries weight.

Featured Films

Best Short Film
Toronto F/SF
2026

Best Director
Cedar FF
2026

Best Film
Cedar FF
2026

Best Director
Gandhara IFF
2025–26

Best Director
KISFF India
2025

Best Short Film
KISFF India
2025

Best Short Film
PIFF 2025

Best Trailer
TMFF Scotland
2025

Best Director
Indus IFF
2025

Theatrical
Arena Cinemas
Jan 2025

01

2024 – 2025

Janjaal
Tussle

Director · Editor · VFX · Colorist

A police officer discovers a cursed golden pocket watch. Each wish exacts a deadly price. 14 international awards · Theatrical release.

Thriller · 23 min · Urdu IMDb ↗ ▶ Watch Trailer

02

2025

Portrait
of Life

Writer · Director · Editor · Colorist

A painter struggles to portray his wife the way he once did. A meditation on love, memory, and the limits of art.

Drama · Thesis Film IMDb ↗ ▶ Watch Trailer

03

2026 — In Production

Zawaal

Director · Editor · Colorist

A dark psychological thriller set in the streets of Karachi. The next Cinegma Films original.

Psychological Thriller IMDb ↗

04

2026 — In Production

A Soldier
Beside Me

Director of Photography · Editor · Colorist

Two soldiers question each other's fate on the frontline. A short film on loyalty, war, and humanity.

War Drama · Short Film IMDb ↗

05

2026 — In Production

Payam
e Dil

Associate Director

A family drama unfolding in the posh heart of Karachi. A short film on class, love, and emotion.

Drama · Short Film

06

2024

Main Aur
Achu

Director · Editor · Colorist

Abdul, a young boy from a small village, and his beloved goat Achu — a heartwarming story about sacrifice, family, and the meaning of Eid ul Azha. A Silverlight Studios Film.

Drama · Family · Urdu IMDb ↗ ▶ Watch Trailer

07

2025

Phir Se

DOP · Editor

A 7T7 Productions film directed by Rashid Yaseen. Syed Asad served as Director of Photography and Editor on this production.

Short Film

08

Documentary

Urdu Bazaar
Karachi

Writer · Director · Editor · Drone

Inside the narrow lanes and bookshops of Karachi's historic literary market — a film on books, culture, and the challenges a city's memory faces today.

Documentary · Urdu ▶ Watch Now

Team Cinegma Films

The people behind the frames — writers, directors, composers, and producers who make Cinegma Films what it is.

01

Syed Asad
Raza Abidi

Founder · Director · Film Editor · Sound Designer

Selected Work

Janjaal (Tussle)Director · Editor · Colorist

Portrait of LifeWriter · Director · Editor · Colorist

ZawaalDirector · Editor · Colorist

02

Ghayas Uddin
Siddiqui

Director of Photography · Cinematographer

Specialisation

TV Drama · Narrative FilmsCinematic Framing · Naturalistic Lighting

Commercial AdvertisingHigh-End Filmic Aesthetic

03

Ameer
Hamza

Writer · Producer

Selected Work

Janjaal (Tussle)Screenplay Writer

A Soldier Beside MeWriter · Director

04

Faizan
Ahmed

Artist · Production Designer · Art Director · Storyboard Artist

Selected Work

Janjaal (Tussle)Producer

Portrait of LifeProduction Designer

05

Usman Ali
Akbar

Music Composer

Role

Original Score & CompositionCinegma Films Productions

06

Dayyan
Khalid

Producer · Production Manager

Selected Work

ZawaalProducer

Portrait of LifeProducer