Reconnect Film Awards held on August 15th, 2022
On Monday August 15, 2022 “Reconnect Film Awards 2022” was held at UMT Campus Lahore. The event was co-hosted by UMT SMCS – School of Media and Communication Studies
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The event was attended by faculty of different universities, representatives of the corporate world, and the film industry. A large number f young filmmakers and students also attended the event making it the first of its kind gathering in Pakistan.
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Dr. Anjum Zia, Dean SMCS, gave the welcome address at Reconnect Film Awards 2022.
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Select gathering from Corporate world, Media, Intelligentsia and civil society attended the event,
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Syed Kashif Mohsin, co-founder gave an insight to Project Reconnect and Reconnect Film Awards.
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Saroosh Ehsaan did a wonderful job in coordinating the event.
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Ahmed was excellent in co-anchoring the event.
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Ume Rubbab gave an outstanding performance as co-anchor of the event.
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Mr. Asif Raza, Rector UMT, honored us with his presence.
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Dr. Anjum Zia, Dean SMCS, was one of the guests of honor.
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Mr. Tajdar Alam, Film Dept. BNU, was one of the guests of honor.
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Mr. Ghulam Husain Nasir, VP Telenor, was one of the guests of honor.
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Mr. Rana Sohail (VP Power Vision), is one most supportive Patron of Project Reconnect.
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Mr. Wasim Ali Khan (CEO WF Integral) encouraging as always, is a Parton of Project Reconnect.
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Dr. Umer Saleem, DSA at University of Education which Institutional Partner of RFA 2022).
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RM Naeem, Jury member of RFA 2022.
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Mr. Shah Bilal, director programs Public News & A Plus, shared his thoughts at Reconnect Film Awards 2022.
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Mr. Anwer Kabir, CEO Brand Spectrum, also spoke at the occasion.
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Mr. Ghulam Husain Nasir, VP Telenor, shared his views at the Reconnect Film Awards 2022
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Mr. Tajdar Alam, Film Dept. BNU, spoke about the importance of skill enhancement for young filmmakers.
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Mr. Irfan Mustafa, CEO Food Labs DMCC, sent a video message to Reconnect Film Awards 2022
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Award ceremony started with presentation of shields to 7 of the Top 10 Finalists.
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Since Hafiza Ali could not attend the event, her award was received by her friend.
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Since Seema Iqbal could not attend the event, her award was received by her friend.
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Since Safar Ali Danish could not attend the event, his award was received by his friend.
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Since Suhaina Zaheer Ansari could not attend the event, her award was received by her friend.
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Project Reconnect Founders presented Appreciation Shield to Dr. Umer Saleem. University of Education was one of the institutional partner of RFA 2022.
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An Appreciation Shield was presented to Mr. Ammar of Phramography for being creative partner in RFA 2022.
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An Appreciation Shield was presented to Mr. Noor ul Azeem of Future Vision for being Marketing partner in RFA 2022.
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An Appreciation Shield was presented to Mr. Ali Rana of Universal College Lahore for being Institutional Partner in RFA 2022.
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An Appreciation Shield was presented to Mr. Shehzad Ahmed Malik of Oz Communication for being Marketing partner in RFA 2022.
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A Special Award was presented to Mr. Sarmed Cheema for outstanding making ofppreciation Shield was presented to Mr. Shehzad Ahmed Malik of Oz Communication for being Marketing partner in RFA 2022.
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An Appreciation Shield was presented to Mr. Rana Sohail (COO Power Vision) who is one the most supportive Patron of Project Reconnect.
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An Appreciation Shield was presented to Mr. Wasim Ali Khan (CEO WF Integral) who is ever encouraging Patron of Project Reconnect.
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Mr. Asif Raza, Rector UMT, presented an appreciation Shield to Dr. Anjum Zia, Dean SMCS.
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Mr. Asif Raza, Rector UMT, presented an appreciation shield to Mr. Tajdar Alam, Film Dept. BNU
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Mr. Asif Raza, Rector UMT, presented appreciation shields to Founders of Project Reconnect, Majid Rafiq and Syed Kashif Mohsin.
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An Appreciation Shield was presented to Mr. Asif Rana, Rector UMT, by Majid Rafiq on behalf of Project Reconnect.
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Dr. Anjum Zia present a souvenir to founders of Project Reconnect on behalf of UMT.
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Final Presentation of top 3 prizes started with 2nd runner up.
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Shayhaq Baloch could not attend the event, the award was received by his friend.
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Mr. Asif Raza, Rector UMT, gave the key note address.
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Special thanks and appreciation to Mr. Razzak Dawood and BARD Foundation for sponsoring awards and cash prizes for the winners.
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The Next Big Thing…..
Special thanks to the Jury of Reconnect Film Awards 2022
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Sheherezade Alam
Potter, Lecturer of Ceramics & History of Arts
NCA, PAKISTAN
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Aehsun Talish
Director, Producer, Actor
Pakistan
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Sohaib Marghub
Writer, Editor Magazine
Pakistan
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Shahid Zaidi
Filmmaker, Photographer, Innovator, Teacher
PAKISTAN
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Naveed Qazi
Filmmaker, Critic, Traveler both Physical and Spiritual.
LONDON
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RM Naeem
Assistant Professor, Visual Artist
NCA, PAKISTAN
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Hiba Zakai
Educator, Seeker, Traveler, Civic Engagement
LUMS, Pakistan
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Syed Kashif Mohsin
Film Maker, Musician, Mentor
PAKISTAN
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Saim Sadiq
Director, Writer & Cinematographer
Pakistan
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Rasheed Noorani
Educationist, Writer, Film critic, Former CEP Director IVS
Karachi Pakistan
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Murtaza Shakir
Film Director, Promoter, Media Arts Specialist
Karachi Pakistan
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Manizhe Ali
Artist, Designer, Visual Anthropologist
Pakistan