S. A. Zaidi is a Dubai-based film director in the United Arab Emirates.[1][2] He is best known for the first Arab science fiction film Aerials, and the Emirati post-apocalyptic science fiction film The Sons of Two Suns.[3][4][5]
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Early life and career edit
S. A. Zaidi was born and raised in the United Arab Emirates, but is originally from Pakistan.[1][6] His father Dr. Syed Azhar Ali Zaidi, is a prominent Urdu literature pioneer.[7][8][9]
His first film The Sons of Two Suns,[2][10] premiered at Gulf Film Festival, Dubai International Film Festival and had its US premiere at Boston Science Fiction Film Festival[11]
In 2016 S. A. Zaidi released his film Aerials in cinemas across the United Arab Emirates. It was recognized as the first science fiction film in the Middle East.[3][12][1]
He founded the company Fat Brothers Films together with Emirati film producer Ghanem Ghubash.[13][1]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Sons of Two Suns | Director and Writer | Science Fiction | Short Film |
| 2016 | Aerials | Director and Writer | Science Fiction | Feature Film |
References edit
- ^ a b c d "UAE science fiction film 'Aerials' to release". gulfnews.com.
- ^ a b Young, Sarah. "Spaceships for sci-fi enthusiasts". Khaleej Times.
- ^ a b "Aerial assault: new Emirati sci-fi drama invades cinemas". The National.
- ^ "12 Emirati films over 12 years". gulfnews.com.
- ^ ""أيريالز" يُدخل السينما الإماراتية عصر الخيال العلمي - البيان". www.albayan.ae.
- ^ "Pakistani filmmaker directs UAE's first-ever sci-fi film - the Express Tribune". Archived from the original on 2016-06-17.
- ^ Qudoos, M. a. "Top names at Urdu poetry session today". Khaleej Times.
- ^ "Comic Urdu poetry session on November 9". gulfnews.com.
- ^ Haziq, Saman. "Urdu poetry set to enthrall Sharjah International Book Fair crowd". Khaleej Times.
- ^ "Gulf Film Festival 2013: Dubai gets the post-apocalyptic treatment". The National.
- ^ "Boston Science Fiction Film Festival 2014 - Pelham, NH". www.americantowns.com.
- ^ Jalal, Maán. "These Guys Know Their Aliens". Khaleej Times.
- ^ "Homegrown Aliens". BroadcastPro ME. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
External links edit
- S. A. Zaidi at IMDb