Bilal Sami
- Producer
- Actor
- Writer
Bilal is a filmmaker, screenwriter and director. Over the last 15 years Bilal has produced, directed and written commercials, television serials, made for TV films, feature films and a number of shorts. His work has appeared on all major Pakistani television networks as well as in international film festivals.
Bilal was a Fulbright scholar to the U.S. where he completed his MFA in Film from Ohio University. His first feature film titled 'Lavender Rocks' which he wrote, directed and produced is currently in post production. In 2013 Bilal collaborated with the acclaimed Pakistani musician and producer Mekaal Hasan on a short documentary series titled 'Dhun'. Bilal has also written lyrics for bands including Zeb & Haniya and Jimmy Khan. His song with Zeb 'Jaisain milain ajnabi' was featured in the Indian feature 'Madras Cafe'. He is consulting writer for the video game company Tin Tash and an advisor to the internet content provider Vidpk.com.
Bilal is currently coproducing 'Dobara Phir Se' a feature film that he wrote for his creative partner, the acclaimed director Mehreen Jabbar. He is also producing a feature documentary on the life and work of the legendary vocalist Farida Khanum in collaboration with the writer and vocalist Ali Sethi. Bilal lives in Lahore and teaches filmmaking at the Beaconhouse National University.
Bilal was a Fulbright scholar to the U.S. where he completed his MFA in Film from Ohio University. His first feature film titled 'Lavender Rocks' which he wrote, directed and produced is currently in post production. In 2013 Bilal collaborated with the acclaimed Pakistani musician and producer Mekaal Hasan on a short documentary series titled 'Dhun'. Bilal has also written lyrics for bands including Zeb & Haniya and Jimmy Khan. His song with Zeb 'Jaisain milain ajnabi' was featured in the Indian feature 'Madras Cafe'. He is consulting writer for the video game company Tin Tash and an advisor to the internet content provider Vidpk.com.
Bilal is currently coproducing 'Dobara Phir Se' a feature film that he wrote for his creative partner, the acclaimed director Mehreen Jabbar. He is also producing a feature documentary on the life and work of the legendary vocalist Farida Khanum in collaboration with the writer and vocalist Ali Sethi. Bilal lives in Lahore and teaches filmmaking at the Beaconhouse National University.