S. A. Zaidi

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]

S. A. Zaidi
Born
United Arab Emirates

Early life and career

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
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
  1. "UAE science fiction film 'Aerials' to release". gulfnews.com.
  2. Young, Sarah. "Spaceships for sci-fi enthusiasts". Khaleej Times.
  3. "Aerial assault: new Emirati sci-fi drama invades cinemas". The National.
  4. "12 Emirati films over 12 years". gulfnews.com.
  5. ""أيريالز" يُدخل السينما الإماراتية عصر الخيال العلمي - البيان". www.albayan.ae.
  7. Qudoos, M. a. "Top names at Urdu poetry session today". Khaleej Times.
  8. "Comic Urdu poetry session on November 9". gulfnews.com.
  9. Haziq, Saman. "Urdu poetry set to enthrall Sharjah International Book Fair crowd". Khaleej Times.
  10. "Gulf Film Festival 2013: Dubai gets the post-apocalyptic treatment". The National.
  11. "Boston Science Fiction Film Festival 2014 - Pelham, NH". www.americantowns.com.
  12. Jalal, Maán. "These Guys Know Their Aliens". Khaleej Times.
  13. "Homegrown Aliens". BroadcastPro ME. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
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