Zarrar Kahn

Zarrar Kahn is a Canadian-Pakistani writer, director and producer whose debut film IN FLAMES is Pakistan's Entry for the Academy Awards 2024. The film premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival as part of the Director’s Fortnight, where it was nominated for the Camera d’Or. A trailblazing festival run followed, including stops at TIFF, Busan and Sitges. Kahn was awarded the 'International Newcomer Award' at Mannheim-Heidelberg FF, as well as 'Best Picture' at Red Sea FF. He is an alumnus of the TIFF Talent Lab, Locarno Filmmakers Academy, Open Doors Locarno, Asian Film Academy and Director’s Lab program at the Canadian Film Centre. He is represented by UTA. Born in Karachi, and currently based out of Toronto, Kahn is committed to telling stories that amplify historically marginalized communities.