Nov 15
6:00 PM (Sold Out!)
9:00 PM (Just Added!)The Glassworker
Directed by Usman Riaz/Mano Animation Studios
Without art and music, what do we have in this world full of conflict and war?
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From Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animation studio, Mano Animation Studios, and director Usman Riaz comes The Glassworker, a new, stunning, celebrated animated feature film.
A young Vincent and his father Tomas run the finest glass workshop in the country and find their lives upended by an impending war in which they want no part. The arrival in their town of an army colonel and his young, talented, violinist daughter, Alliz, shakes their reality and tests the relationship between father and son.
The love that develops between Vincent and Alliz is challenged constantly by the differing views of their fathers. It is a time when patriotism and social standing are considered more important than free thought and artistic pursuits. It is a time when love is just not relevant.
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Venue
Bright Family Screening Room
559 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111
Dates
Nov 15, 2024
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Subtitles when English is not spoken
Fri, Nov 15 6:00 pm
Q&A with Art Director and Associate Producer, Mariam Paracha follows the 6:00 pm screening. Discussion moderated by Sasha Sabherwal, Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology and Global Asian Studies, Northeastern University.
At this time, the special performance The Glassworker on NOV 15 @ 6:00pm, may appear as SOLD OUT. However, we recommend that you continue checking back as tickets may be in flux and seating may become available at a later time. Please note that for all sold out performances, our Box Office will begin a Wait List at the Paramount Theatre starting 1 hour prior to curtain. You must be physically present at the Box Office to be added to the Wait List and when your name is called to purchase tickets.
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Q&A with filmmaker following the 6:00 pm screening.
Mariam Paracha, Art Director and Associate Producer
Mariam is a Pakistani-American writer, artist, production designer and educator.
She is the founder of Spoken Stage, an organisation that promotes freedom of expression through art, performance and storytelling. In 2015 she started Mano Animation Studios with Usman Riaz and Khizer Riaz and recently completed their first hand drawn animated feature film ‘The Glassworker’, which is Pakistan’s submission to the 2025 Oscars.
She studied Design from Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture and completed her MFA in Theatre Education and Applied Theater from Emerson College, Boston.
Sasha Sabherwal, Moderator/Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology and Global Asian Studies, Northeastern University
Sasha Sabherwal (she/her) is an interdisciplinary scholar of the South Asian diaspora with research interests in critical ethnic studies, the racialization of religion, transnational gender and sexuality studies, and the intersections of caste and race. She holds a PhD from Yale University in the Department of American Studies with a certificate in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Her research examines caste and gender hierarchies in the Sikh diaspora of the Pacific Northwest.
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Usman Riaz, Director
Usman Riaz is the Co-Founder of Mano Animation Studios, Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animation studio. A multifaceted talent, Usman has made significant strides in various creative fields. A recipient of a full scholarship at Berklee College of Music, Usman’s musical journey is marked by his albums ‘Flashes & Sparks’ and ‘Circus in the Sky,’ both released with EMI Pakistan.
His prowess extends to filmmaking, having written, directed, and scored notable short films like ‘RUCKUS’ and ‘The Waves,’ with the latter being an Official Selection at the 2013 New York City Independent Film Festival.
His ambitious project, ‘The Glassworker,’ showcases his storytelling and animation skills, promising to be a significant addition to his portfolio. Under Usman’s leadership, Mano Animation Studios has become a beacon of cultural storytelling and artistic excellence. The release not only marks a significant moment in Pakistani cinema but also elevates traditional animation on the global stage, showcasing its enduring charm over transient CGI trends. Usman Riaz’s artistic contributions continue to inspire a new generation of creators and storytellers worldwide.
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New England’s Largest Asian American Film Festival
The Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF) empowers Asian Americans through film by showcasing Asian American experiences and serving as a resource to filmmakers and the Greater Boston Community. BAAFF is a co-production of Asian American Resource Workshop and ArtsEmerson.
Subcontinental Drift Boston
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