Abid Aziz Merchant

Abid Aziz Merchant is a Pakistani motion picture producer known for producing original and meaningful films that connect with audiences in Pakistan and around the world. His work spans feature films and short films that have been selected for prominent international film festivals and industry development programmes. Merchant is an alumnus of several prestigious international film initiatives, including, Locarno Open Doors, Cannes Cinefondation, Venice Biennale College Cinema, Produire au Sud, and La Fabrique Cinéma de l’Institut français. These programmes have contributed to his experience in international film development, production and collaboration. Abid Aziz Merchant feature film credits include I’ll Meet You There, which screened at **SXSW 2020**, ***Madina***, which was presented at the **Tokyo International Film Festival in 2023, and Wakhri, which premiered at the **Red Sea Film Festival in 2023** before screening at **SXSW 2024**. Through these projects, Merchant has established a presence within the international independent film community and helped bring distinctive stories to audiences beyond Pakistan. Abid Aziz Merchant has also produced a number of short films that have received international recognition. Among his notable credits is ***1978***, which screened at the **Locarno Film Festival in 2020**, and ***Mulaqat***, which premiered at the **Venice Film Festival in 2021** and later screened at the **Sundance Film Festival in 2022**. As a film producer, Merchant is passionate about discovering and developing stories with strong creative identities and cultural relevance. He aims to create original and meaningful content that resonates with audiences hungry for engaging narratives, while supporting filmmakers and projects with the potential to reach international platforms. With experience across feature films, short films and international cinema programmes, **Abid Aziz Merchant** continues to build a diverse body of work within Pakistani and independent international cinema. His festival-recognized productions reflect his commitment to storytelling, creative collaboration and bringing compelling narratives to a global audience.