Category: Production
Pakistani TV Plays: Selling Depression as Entertainment
It won’t be something said out of the blue if it’s mentioned that TV these days is more like a radio for us when someone at home is watching it, especially the morning show and cooking show craze that has really influenced our moms. What later happens is you being a guinea pig of some [...]
KEEN Utility – Re-BOOT American Patriots
KEEN Utility found everyday American’s making a difference for their love of country, gifted them comfortable boots and reminded them of the great work they do everyday Re-BOOT Ford Trucks Re-BOOT Elwha Dam Re-BOOT TradeWind Energy “Smart use of the word Boot” – Alicia Shankland (Chief Talent Officer @ Razorfish) “Could have been done better, [...]
Klaypex Refreshes Dubstep
The latest buzz for fans of electronic music comes from Canadian duo ‘Johnny and Mark’, collected known as KLAYPEX. Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Soundcloud for some mindblowing original and remix tracks. The only known interview they’ve done so far can be found on CandyBeats. To get in touch with them, email [...]
Maria B. on “Islam Hum Sab Ke Liye” (Hum TV)
What would come to your mind if I link designers with a purely Islamic show? I don’t know about you but it certainly makes me lose the credibility of the discussion of the show. HUM TV has started a transmission by the name of “Islam Hum Sab Ke Liye” starring Maria B and Khaled Zaheer. [...]
Pakistan’s Pioneer Filmmaking Academy
The South Asian Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Television (SAAMPT) is Pakistan’s pioneer academy providing comprehensive and extensive hands on training in the diverse fields of media arts and sciences. SAAMPT currently offers one year programs in Digital and Documentary Filmmaking, and two year advanced programs in Directing for Camera, and Cinematography. SAAMPT also offers short courses [...]
Strong Brand Reputation = Communication + Marketing
DISCLAIMER: This piece is actually based on a conversation between a client (who serves as the Chief Communication Officer at a pharmaceutical in Karachi) & myself. Half the content credit goes to him. His identity is withheld on request & the quote below is from him. ——————————————————————————————————– I think its time to tear down the [...]
Worst. Job. Ever.
Trump made it look easy on “The Apprentice”. I assure you it is one of the most difficult & mentally demanding tasks you will, at some point of your professional career (regardless of the industry or field) have to undertake in a management position (unless you work at one of those traditional Japanese companies that [...]
Whatever Happened to our Softwares Now?
Very recently our group of friends were having a discussion on the best of programs and dramas that were aired over the years. Not surprisingly, we ended up taking the names of the same old softwares that we normally do. It’s always the same list. Nothing seems to cross that benchmark so far. [...]
The Real Gene behind College Jeans
I remember watching 50:50 and I also remember that I used to laugh like anything for their amazing content of humor…a show of its own kind, or should I say, one of a kind. But then again, for a decade I was unable to find a slightly familiar type of television drama or sitcom that [...]
50:50 – Comedy at its Best
How many people remember 50:50? Or rather how many do NOT remember 50:50? It was one of the best skit shows of the 1980′s that used to come on PTV. And could very easily be considered the best of all Pakistani softwares. It was comedy at its best. From movies to cricket to social scenarios being publicised in the program. Shoaib [...]
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