Azfar Jafri
Pakistani film director
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Azfar Jafri (Urdu: اظفر جعفری) is a Pakistani film director, screenwriter, actor, and VFX artist. He is best known for his Independent film Siyaah which earned him critical recognition and accolades, including a nomination for the ARY Film Award for Best Director at the 1st ARY Film Awards.[1][2]
Azfar Jafri | |
|---|---|
| اظفر جعفری | |
Jafri at the 2024 WonderCon | |
| Born | |
| Occupations | Film director, Visual effects specialist, Screenwriter, Actor |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Notable work | Janaan |
| Spouse | Ayesha Ali |
| Website | www |
Career
Azfar started his career as a 3D character animator and eventually became a VFX lead at Trango, where he worked on several television commercials for both local and international clients, including Lexus, Scion, Nike, UPS & Mobilink-BlackBerry.[3]
Azfar's independent short films led him to his first feature as a director, Siyaah, which was produced by Imran Raza Kazmi and written by Osman Khalid Butt.[4]
He was the head of animation for the 2018 movie Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor, both a critical and commercial success, while also providing his voice for a key character, Hero.[5]
Another 2019 release would be Heer Maan Ja, a Punjab-centered romantic flick with action, drama and comedy that would reunite the team that produced his previous hits: producer Imran Raza Kazmi, actors Ali Rehman Khan and Hareem Farooq as well as Osman Khalid Butt as choreographer.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Screenwriter | Actor | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Isthmus Road | No | Yes | Yes | Sameer | Debut; short film |
| 2009 | Charkhi | Yes | Yes | No | Directorial Debut; Short film | |
| 2010 | Khel | Yes | Yes | No | Short film | |
| 2011 | Aik Khat Tumharay Naam | Yes | No | No | Short film | |
| 2013 | Siyaah | Yes | No | No | Feature film debut | |
| 2016 | Janaan | Yes | No | No | ||
| 2018 | Parchi | Yes | No | No | ||
| Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor | No | No | Yes | Hero (voice) | Head of Animation | |
| 2019 | Sherdil | Yes | No | No | ||
| Heer Maan Ja | Yes | No | No | |||
| 2023 | Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God | No | No | Yes | Hero (voice) | Animated film |
| 2024 | Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning | Yes | No | No | Director | A fantasy VFX film |
Accolades
| Ceremony | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Lux Style Awards[7] | Best Film Director | Siyaah | Nominated |
| 16th Lux Style Awards[8] | Jaanan |