UsmaniWe are thrilled to share the news that A Life Too Short, directed by Safyah Zafar Usmani (MFA ’15) and co-directed by Saad Zuberi, debuted at DOC NYC in the Short List: Shorts category. DOC NYC’s Short List showcases a selection of features and shorts that the festival’s programming team considers to be among the year’s strongest contenders for Oscars and other awards.

A Life Too Short, produced by Pakistan’s leading and multi-award-winning production house SOC FILMS and MTV Documentary Films, tells the story of social media superstar, the late Qandeel Baloch, who pushed boundaries in conservative Pakistan through her sensational social media presence.

We are also excited to announce that the New York Women in Film and Television will a host screening of the film and a conversation with Safyah Zafar Usmani moderated by Gloria Steinem on Friday, December 18th. Congratulations, Safyah on this recognition of your work!

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