Anna Abbasi

Hey universe, earth calling.

I am Anna Maria Abbasi. Before UP-Creators I wore many caps during my professional career. I have worked as director, editor, motion & graphic designer, camerawoman and production manager. I have worked for media houses in Austria and Germany as well as for ORF the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation.

I have a diploma in Media & Film from Graz, a bachelors degree in International Development from the University of Vienna and a masterschool certification in Documentary Production from the Documentary Campus, Berlin. My educational background and personal interests have led me to take an interest in projects that look beyond the limitation of borders, languages and constructed behavioural patterns. 
 
My forte is art & visual design in all its applications and forms. Be it digital or print. I have a special interest in building brand identities based on and around art, culture, literature and mythology. One of my campaings for Bad Radkersburg Tourism won the Bronze Award for the Styrian Panther Motion Pictures. Additionally I have kept abreast with the contemporary art and cultural scene of Europe in a professional capacity for many years. I have supported the creation of various art publications like CREATIVE AUSTRIA and Styrian Summer Arts as a creative designer and writer. I want to highlight the project Kunst im Stadl, a young space for art, creative exchange and inspiration in the heart of Bad Radkersburg that I am involved in.

Design Philosophy: 

My design philosophy revolves around attention to detail, composition, and a sense of humor. By combining these three factors, I create designs that not only look good but also feel good to interact with.

Favorite quote:

"There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." Douglas Adams, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

Hello all, my name is Aftab Abbasi. I have a B.A Honours in Film & Television production from Lahore (PK), a diploma in Visual Effects and Contemporary editing from London (CA) along with a scriptwriting diploma from Ottawa (CA). I have over 10 years of experience in the field of media production and I have a portfolio that encompasses a wide range of genres.

My portfolio includes stories about super achievers who overcame their less than perfect circumstances to achieve prominence, nature and environment, women empowerment, governance, law and legislature, history and religion, science, technology, education, sports and various other themes. 

Awards

Manchar The Last of the Lake People won the Best ecological disaster short at the International Green Film Festival Krakow, Poland. This documentary also won the Silver Award at the prestigious Handle Climate Change Film Festival, China.

Twinkle Power to Change won the Best Documentary Short, Audience Award, Night of the Short film Antwerp, Belgium. 

Vortex Into The Future was selected in the Global Content Awards as a finalist.

Niaz A Zest for Life won the LAMPA award at United Nations, Geneva. It was also a Jury Winner, 2019 Music Shorts Film Festival Audience Award.

Narrative Philosophy:

Extracting sunbeams out of cucumbers is possible.

Favourite quote:

He has been eight years upon a project for extracting sunbeams out of cucumbers, which were to be put in phials hermetically sealed, and let out to warm the air in raw inclement summers.
Gulliver's Travels, Jonathan Swift

My name is Ashfaq Abbasi, and I am one of the founders of Urban Pilgrim Creators Inc. I like the art of storytelling and enjoy helping others tell their unique stories. At Urban Pilgrim Creators, I along with my group of fellow storytellers strive to create the best possible experience for our clients and their respective audience. 

I come from a social services background with a Master's degree in International Relations and an MSc degree from Sweden. I have extensive experience working with non-governmental and non-profit organizations, as I find it fulfilling to contribute to meaningful causes. I find that my professional experience is enriched by my involvement with projects that facilitate good governance and sustainable development. In order to disseminate information about such causes I planned and executed  successful community theatre performances and training programs at both local and national levels. I also created and produced radio programs, documentaries and public service messages to celebrate issues close to my heart i.e, International Women's Day and International Workers' Day.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
Steve Jobs

Favourite Quote:

The Question is NOT "Are you worthy enough to reach your goals''.  The Question is "Are your goals worthy enough of you?'
Bob Proctor