Pakistani Drama 'Dancers' Heads to Busan Asian Project Market
Key Takeaways
- Eshah Shakeel's 'Dancers' explores the youth exodus in Pakistan.
- The project is presented at the Busan Asian Project Market.
- The film blends contemporary and Punjabi dance forms.
- Financing is secured, and the team is seeking international co-producers.
Pakistani drama 'Dancers' centers on the lives of Paras, who desperately wants to leave the country, and Ramza, who faces an arranged marriage while discovering her identity. Developed through Film Independent’s Global Media Makers program, the film uses contemporary and Punjabi dance to express hidden emotions.
The project features producer Haris Khan, veteran producer Iram Parveen Bilal, and executive producer Waseem Mahmood. Having locked its budget and initial financing, the team is looking to forge global partnerships at the Busan Asian Project Market to expand its production reach and international distribution.
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