Karachi Film Society (KFS), is a
non-profit
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
film presentation organization based in
Karachi
Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former cap ...
, Pakistan. Founded in 2017 by
Hum TV Network Limited president
Sultana Siddiqui
Sultana Siddiqui also known as Sultana Apa ( Sindhi: سلطانا آپي)is a Pakistani media mogul, television director, and producer who is the founder of Hum Network Limited.
Siddiqui is an active director of Hum Network Limited and the pre ...
- the film society spotlights Pakistani cinema, world cinema and recognizes and supports new filmmakers by providing access through its workshops, seminars and festivals.
The Karachi Film Society also hosts the inaugural and would be annual Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF).
Winners and nominees
The society later started a film festival known as Pakistan International Film Festival in March 2018.
The Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF) aims to be the largest film
festival in Pakistan. PIFF will screen features, shorts and documentaries
from Pakistan and around the world. Its mission is to create a unique platform which promotes both
Pakistani cinema and Pakistani filmmakers by showcasing their films to diverse international audiences. We
also plan to bring international filmmakers and their work to Pakistan to create an interactive space for
exchange of ideas and for open dialogue. PIFF will provide opportunities to encourage co-productions and to portray Pakistan as an exciting and vibrant country, with great cinematic potential.
At the last day of the ceremony awards were given
Below is the list of winners and nominations
Winners and nominees
References
External links
* {{Official website, http://karachifilmsociety.org/
Film organisations in Pakistan
Film societies
Organisations based in Karachi