Imran Sajid
Was I an outcast or was it just hard for me to fit in or maybe not having a pleasant childhood
helped me rebel against the normal. Life taught me to choose who I wanted to be. So I chose to
be an artist. I find the word “Artist” burdened.
Mostly it’s very hard for me to admit to myself if I am one. I know artist’s. I know humans. I think I know God. I am just a human, not the best of kind either. Sometimes the world calls me an artist, I nod mostly... I think everyone should have the right to express themselves.
I’m mostly self taught but I can’t deny that I’ve had mentors. One of them stands out from the rest of them since he taught me not just cinematography but about life itself. I made my first narrative short film through a program introduced by Olomopolo. Before that and
Sometimes I still make experimental films. When I say experimental it just means I don’tknow what I am going to make, I look for inspiration or inspiration finds me, I try not to control it. One of my experimental films won four awards around the globe last year, I wasn’t aiming to win anything but I am glad I did.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Film
Sunday 2nd Feb
Women in the Arts
Location: Hall 1 Inspired by the affidavit paper, a ubiquitous presence in South Asian culture, I transform these everyday emblems into intricate artworks on textile. This film masterfully weaves together the worlds I inhabit - my studio, where innovation and experimentation reign, and my village, where tradition, community, and the cultural significance of affidavit paper converge. The filmmakers have skillfully captured the depth and layers of the work. Watch as this poignant film takes you on a journey that harmoniously blends heritage and creativity, revealing the beauty in the intersections of tradition and innovation.