Saim Sadiq

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Saim Sadiq is a Pakistani filmmaker. He currently finishing his MFA at Columbia University, School of Arts. With a background in anthropology, Saim's earlier documentary work was showcased by various national networks on television, went viral on social media in Pakistan, and was featured by BBC's Free Speech Stories. His first short film Pasban ('17) screened at numerous festivals around the globe. His latest short Nice Talking to You ('18) was awarded Vimeo's Best Director along with five other awards at the 2018 Columbia University thesis film showcase. He is the recipient of the Kodak Student Scholarship Gold Award 2018, selected as the top winner from students across the world. He is currently in development of his first feature, Gulaab, which was accepted at the Open Doors Hub at the Locarno Film Festival 2018.

Most Popular Saim Sadiq Trailers

Total trailers found: 14

August Sky Trailer (2020)

10 July 2020

In a world on fire, a seven-month-old pregnant nurse deals with growing anxiety while gradually finding herself attracted to a member of the Pentecostal church and her community.

Kamli Trailer (2022)

03 June 2022

A young married woman, who lives with her blind sister-in-law, has been waiting eight years for her husband to return home.

Between You and Milagros Trailer (2020)

10 September 2020

At fifteen, Milagros' world still revolves around her mother's affection. This summer an unexpected encounter with death will make her question their relationship, her privilege and her own existence.

Shelter Trailer (2018)

08 November 2018

A young father, takes a late night journey through the streets of New York City with his daughter to flee the toxic environment she lives in.

Joyland Trailer (2022)

18 November 2022

As a patriarchal family yearns for the birth of a son to continue their family line, their youngest son secretly joins an erotic dance theatre and falls for its transgender starlet.

Lali Trailer (2026)

14 February 2026

Bound by love and haunted by fate, Zeba and Sajawal spiral through feelings of desire, superstition and fear in Lali, a darkly comic tale where the living share a restless world with the ghosts.

Stepmotherland Trailer (2014)

12 May 2014

In 2012, Joseph Colony - a Christian settlement in the heart of Lahore - was burnt to the ground by a mob of religious fundamentalists on the basis of blasphemy charges.

Nice Talking to You Trailer (2019)

09 March 2019

Two strangers – both hearing persons – form an instant connection at an American Sign Language event, talking exclusively in ASL.

Nowhere Trailer (2018)

04 May 2018

Pakhi, a conservative Paksitani woman, discovers her husband's secret and follows him every night to a gay bar.

The Letters of Mikael Muhammad Trailer (2015)

11 May 2015

Mikael has been sending letters to Zoya. Zoya has been sending him books. Today is the first time they meet.

Blackbird Trailer (2016)

12 May 2016

A short film by Saim Sadiq featuring Swati LaPerre as Aan.

The Caretaker Trailer (2017)

11 May 2017

Zoya is a young Pakistani cricket player and the lucky recipient of a life-changing scholarship. The only thing standing in her way? Finding someone to take her place as her ailing grandmother’s current caretaker.

Darling Trailer (2019)

18 May 2019

Naive Shani helps his transgender friend and crush audition for the lead in an erotic dance show.

Permanent Guest Trailer (2025)

10 September 2025

In Lahore, 26-year-old Fatin and her mother Yasmeen prepare for a neighborhood wedding when Yasmeen’s 70-year-old brother-in-law, Shabeer, unexpectedly arrives for the wedding and medical tests.