Hassam Anwar
Hassam Anwar is a filmmaker, producer, singer from Lahore, currently working as a Creative Lead at Mindstorm Studios. After graduating from National College Of Arts in the Film and Television degree, Hassam has been intertwining the boundaries of his art through various mediums such as short films, music videos, songs and documentaries that touch sensitive topics of social injustice, minority rights and most recently, the landscape of women in the gaming industry. The goal is to better understand and portray the delicate realities of this world through the lens of his perception
SUNDAY Sunday 3rd March
Screening + Q&A Beyond the Ratio By Mind Storm (10 min)
Location: Hall 2
The “Beyond the Ratio” documentary is a creation born out of the “Increasing Women’s Representation in Games” (IWRG) initiative at M-Labs, the development wing of Mindstorm Studios. This initiative aims to foster inclusivity within the local game development industry and ignite female participation in STEM-related careers across Pakistan. In 2023, M-Labs organized a workshop under the IWRG initiative, where women from academia, game development, and the esteemed acting US Consul General Kathleen Gibilisco came together. During this workshop, a critical issue emerged: the scarcity of local female role models. In response, M-Labs created a documentary highlighting women in leadership roles within the game building industry. The overarching objective of this documentary is to inspire young talent to envision themselves as part of this dynamic field and ignite their entrepreneurial spirit. “Beyond the Ratio” is the inaugural installment in a series of short docu-series dedicated to celebrating women in games. In an industry where women constitute less than 17 percent, their resilience, stories, and triumphs extend far beyond mere statistics. The title itself—“Beyond the Ratio”—captures the essence: it’s about grit, determination, and leaving an indelible mark within an ever-evolving landscape.
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