It's not every day an animated movie emerges from Pakistan — and if it’s feature length, 2D hand-drawn animation, that's virtually unheard of coming from this region of South Asia. For Usman Riaz, ...

Making a movie with an anti-war theme in a state known for glorifying war in its history is a bold step. It is often said that art is the bridge that connects us all, no matter where we come from.

"The great ravine is disputed territory... so we go to war. Idiocy." Mano Animation Studios has revealed a trailer for an animated feature titled The Glassworker, from filmmaker Usman Riaz as his ...

The Glassworker is a Pakistani animated film by Mano Animation Studios and director Usman Riaz, who also serves as an animator and co-composer. It follows a town divided by duty and class, and a ...