Uzair Zaheer Khan
Uzair Zaheer Khan is a Pakistani film director, screenwriter, and computer graphics artist. He was a director and head of production for the first season of Burka Avenger.
Uzair Zaheer Khan | |
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| Born | Uzair Zaheer Khan November 25, 1973 [Karachi, Pakistan] |
| Alma mater | Vancouver Film School |
| Occupation | Founder of 3rd World Studios |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor |
Career
After having graduated from Vancouver Film School in 2003, Khan worked on many international projects, including AAA games. In 2013, he worked on the first season of Burka Avenger as a director and head of production. The TV show garnered many accolades, most notably an Emmy kids nomination and a Peabody award.
In 2016, Khan founded 3rd World Studios, an animation studio based in Islamabad, and began work on his first feature film, Allahyar and The Legend of Markhor, which was released nationwide in Pakistan on 2 February 2018 to positive reviews. It broke the first week record for an animated film at the Pakistani box office. It was also the first feature film to be made entirely in a gaming engine.
Filmography
As director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor |
As director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Burka Avenger | 13 episodes |
References
- "UZAIR ZAHEER KHAN TAKING THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY BY STORM - Interview - MAG THE WEEKLY".
- Rehman, Sonya. "Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor Wows Pakistani Audiences".
- "Visually Stunning Animated Feature 'Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor' is the First Produced Entirely in Unreal Engine".
- Syed, Madeeha (29 January 2018). "Allahyar isn't just a film for children, says director Uzair Zaheer Khan".
- "Meet the Burka Avenger, Pakistan's First Female Superhero - Vancouver Film School". Vancouver Film School.
- Agha, Bilal (19 October 2017). "Producing an animated film is harder, costlier than producing a live action film, says Allahyar director".
- "Burka Avenger".
- Desk, Entertainment (11 October 2014). "Burka Avenger nominated for Emmy Kids Awards".