Animation in Pakistan | Usman Riaz | TEDxKL

There is no hand draw animation in Pakistan and TED Senior Fellow Usman Riaz is breaking new ground by starting the first hand drawn animation there.
Usman Riaz is an artist and Pakistani musician making a worldwide mark with his astonishing and fun-to-listen-to technique. Influenced by percussive guitarists - who move beyond strumming to striking, treating their fret board like the soundboard of a piano - he makes a sound that feels larger than the instrument itself, with a compelling pattern of repetition and variation that harkens to mystical music traditions.
In 2011, a viral video for his song “Fire Fly” helped bring his sound from the small-but-thriving Pakistani music community to a global audience.
Currently directing Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated film The Glassworker (funded by supporters through Kickstarter) through Mano Animation Studios which he leads, Usman is working with a team of talented animators from his home country, UK, South Africa and Malaysia.
Usman continues to be the youngest TED Senior Fellow
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@muhammadfaheem177]

Art is a subject that was never appreciated here in Pakistan and I suppose this is the push Usman has taken note of took a step forward for what his passion asks about. Really amazed by the inspiration!

[@usmaanilyas8639]

It is very inspiring. My name is Usmaan too and I am also Pakistani but I was born in America. Even over here in America art isn’t as appreciated as it is in a place like Japan. Yes there is a lot of animation here, but there is still the stereotype that all animation is childish. I hope one day someone will put their foot down and make a change in the industry

[@maryamafzal0]

I want to become professional artist but my father is saying there is no value of art in pak so he wants me to choose engeenering i have not sketched anything for last 1.5 year im scared of loosing my dream my talent he wanted his daughter to became independent he is write money is everyone's need but i want to tell him that art is field which you choose for happiness not for money it is a passion a dream

[@mahnoorzulfiqar4499]

I am just sooooo thrilled.... someone is actually taking a step forward.... I would like to see this new animation industry flourish and would like to take a part in it someday hope that it gets the credit it deserves... you're an inspiration for all the animation lovers

[@umeradrees6443]

Well done, Usman. We wish you a lot of success and happiness.

[@satofernando7812]

Riaz Kun,Ganbatte kudasai.We fully support and pray for your success and I am sure,your work will be appreciated in the world and in Japan aswell.Prayers of Miyazaki Hayao for peace and love,like Princess Mononoke and Nausicaa(inspired by the beauty Hunza Valley and love for Pakistani people)now the real Nausicaa's and Ashitaka's spirit of Miyazaki San is coming out from the Land Of Pure,Pakistan and in form of Usman Riaz Kun.Love from Pakistani Community in Japan

[@satofernando7812]

forgot to tell Riaz Kun that he is also a mixture of Miyazaki Hayao San and Joe Hisaishi San and thus unique and only one Usman Riaz.And we Love you and pray for your success

[@theguyver4934]

sato fernando Don't forget satoshi kon the creater of work such as paprika/perfect blue/tokyo godfather etc. An amazing man and may his soul rest in peace (amen) 😊

[@shehryarkhan3646]

It will be releasing later this year!!

[@stagelinedpro]

I'm very glad I contributed to the Kickstarter.

[@yeasboy]

Amazing Usman Riaz Salute tou effort bro. I am itself and 3d designer working across the border of Pakistan UAE. I wish i could i make animation as well in 3d but lack of scope there, anyways on my journey hoping for the best.

[@gokulchandran8353]

i am an animator and and from india.. i love to see animation studios working n growing in india as well as pakistan... good work keep it up.. all the best class workers..

[@gamerxakaahmedrandiradhaan7191]

gokul chandran if you are Indian why are you watching it gali kyun nhi de raha

[@rohithm2244]

gokul chandran machane.. Naadevdeyaan?... Njnum oru bhavi animatoraan...

[@midlinksj9]

thanks Usman, for representing Pakistan at such a nice place and very good work

[@bobbyray543]

keep promoting the culture and language of Pakistan👍👍👍👍👍

[@mannyreview]

Wow sir usman riaz you are my inspiration ,i reviewed anime and speak japanese (im from india) i wish someday i will write my own story hope an animation studio opens by then in india If not,i have inspiration atleast

[@mubashirbutt1463]

manny review beautifull btw 25 old :D i cant beleive on my eyes he's genius like none other :)

[@supercat7284]

nothing better than anime in your language.

[@nycto16]

Animation is growing fastly in our Pakistan & it's amazing!! Usman, Laraib, Zafar Ali etc they are amazing Artists!! I will also study Media Arts & become an Animator & VFX artist one day InshaAllah ❤️❤️

[@blurryink115]

Pakistan has so much potential and I’m so glad that it’s blossoming. I’m so proud 😆

[@PokemonMasterLeonado]

Ever since i was a child, I love anime. Even tho I used to watch also every cartoon, there was always something special about it that i could never understand but as the time went on, i came to know why i love it so much especially the 90s. There was a sense of beauty in it which always had my attention to it. As i grew up and came to know the value of animation in Pakistan up to nothing, i was really disappointed but with time came new ideas like the Commander Safeguard series and burka avenger but that never filled the empty hole in my heart which was later on filled when i saw the trailer of The Glassworker a few days ago on facebook, my eyes got watery and I had this odd sense of pride as i came to know that it`s from Pakistan from all the places. I`m just a bit sad that i came to know about it so late. I`m from Malaysia myself and now i wish that i knew bout it thus i could attend that TEDxKL just for this! Usman Riaz, I wish you and every single member of Mano studios , the best of my wishes

[@theguyver4934]

Abdul Majid - Same here buddy 😊

[@umairwaseem882]

Dont worry me and my friend will creat animation or anime like that

[@umairwaseem882]

It will be perfect combination of action, loss, and funny

[@aah_rooj7211]

As a student of animation, this guy is my inspiration ❤️

[@nvrmind5610]

Can you please guide me about animating?

[@salmanmaqbool6825]

This looks promising. looking forward to see the movie. Good luck !

[@ShoaibKhan-xy9qk]

We have been waiting for this so long. Thanks Usman Riaz for taking this step forward we really proud of you and wish you all the best with Glassworker success

[@umairaarif6535]

Keep up the good work, Usman. Thank you for taking up the initiative to introduce hand-drawn animation to a bigger audience in Pakistan. I and my friends are really looking forward to watching this film. The trailer seems very promising, indeed!

[@arhumzia717]

Thank God now we'll have our own anime

[@zainubfarooqi2506]

Good on you, Usman and the rest of the team. Wish you guys loads of success in your journey and hopefully your work will encourage other pakistanis to explore and produce handdrawn animation.

[@leobreaker6250]

Bro keep it up.. I love animation..I proud of you..from Pakistan ..

[@changeyourselffirst8812]

he has many masterpieces in his arms butt the most exciting for me is musical journey of saeen from him......Best of luck Usman.. i am a listnr of his uncle from last 16 years ..well i am 21 yrs now.

[@shafiqsoomro5531]

I've never like a video in KZbin you're the first really appreciate your work.

[@m.a.b2226]

Well said tho I was waiting throughout the video for him to say ANIME.

[@zakirali8721]

proud of you. ! keep up the good work

[@47humza]

beautiful work

[@hamzamunawar8225]

beautiful work sir usman raiz may you would one day succeed in your goal and your work will be the starting point of this beautiful artistic way

[@satofernando7812]

Hamza Bro,thanks for the encouragement.I also want to encourage Mano Team.You put it beautifully that it is a starting point.It is.For anyone to succeed,one has to be consistant,bear the hardships,bow down their heads to the best of the best in this field,the Japanese and learn from them.It will be a continous challenge for each individual of the team.Personally,I think,they need help of the Japanese individuals in this field,and there are so many Japanese who would love working with Mano(even for almost free).And in this matter,Pakistani community in Japan has to play role.Mano's budget would be their greatest challenge and Mano team should learn how to best use help from here and there.Cos anime writing requires long long period.Pakistanis in Japan are rich and generous and they know the culture and language and I think Mano team needs to have close relation with Pakistani community aswell and ready to learn in this long process and ready to travel,sit,eat together with the directors,musicians,and artists,and I am sure,success would follow by itself

[@shehryarkhan3646]

Bros the film is releasing this year, there were many hurdles but it will be releasing later this year!

[@muhammadbinhassan7106]

The title is so damn good! It reminded me of Clockwork Orange... Though both films have no connection!

[@FahadAli-de2kl]

Great Respect from all over Pakistan , Plz keep up the food work

[@muhammadshahzaib8758]

i am very interested in this animation work ,,, i wanna join you. I will soon apply In sha Allah

[@rizwanalam2008]

amazing..

[@muhammadsaeedahmadswati8912]

nice beutiful work...

[@user-ez3ky9tt7m]

cool!

[@kanwalkhan1265]

too proud of you

[@loveislife4275]

Love your work bro

[@shaheenkhanam8996]

I am very glad

[@superstar2360]

Usman I have written a novel will u help me in finalize it and make a movie of it

[@arhumzia717]

I did the same

[@Nitesh-zq2fs]

First time ever in Pakistan? Praiseworthy work👌👌

[@shehryarkhan3646]

And the film will be releasing later this year!

[@03369556835]

Proud of you brother

[@MuhammadUmair429]

Release date of "The Glassworker" Animated Movie?

[@naveeeeed]

LEGEND

[@omerthe3rd1]

I wonder what is the status of the movie..

[@aliasghar3785]

I have just started doing animation on maya and 3ds max i hope i will not fail

[@islamichub4191]

Ahhh i m just 17 but but i will definitely contribute to it once i went to uni n have more opportunities. I love drawing anime and most important part i want to be a professional colorist be it a comic colorist or coloring in animation i want to polish it soooo much so that we can compete with japnese coloring style and current art style. Glass worker looks like coloring of 90. But still an anime n pakistan anime

[@SK-ns6sl]

I was thrilled to find out what good quality animation has been made by our Pakistani brother. But one thing is hugely missing: this is your chance to promote Pakistani language AND culture, disappointingly, the Glassworker looks exactly like a Japanese anime in terms of the clothes, buildings and overall surroundings. Please promote true Pakistani culture, I understand your reasons as you explained in the video. But please make next one different..

[@shakaibanwar9975]

S K let this one release first, if this one makes money then other artists would flock in and provide many ideas, and I do agree with you, they should add a bit of Pakistani flare, but truth be told that would be too direct and too aggressive of an approach you know, also this film is a passion project sort of a love letter to Ghibli

[@angryjungles]

Nice animation

[@noobscorp4405]

One day.......

[@shehryarkhan3646]

And that day is nearing

[@pinkrose5132]

OMG I'm so proud right now..Pakistan Zindabad!!

[@MP-cv6if]

You don't know what you've given me today sir I'll meet you some day

[@royalsquad3732]

I know about you in 2022 but i future i want to work with you

[@saadrizvi3063]

When this movie will release???

[@shehryarkhan3646]

This year, If there was no Covid than it would have been released in Jan 2022 but still this year maybe In August we may get a News

[@Lobotomymesitrr]

In 2023!!!

[@ShazimJavaid-uf6no]

imagine japan dubbing the glassworker

[@ankitbhagatphotography4356]

sir you are an inspiration to us indians too you are doing a great job

[@ashishitD]

imma an aspiring anime artist.......................im hoping to either join Durga Studio or start mah own studio...................i hope someday we can start broadcasting owr own south eastern animes................Love from India

[@latesttechz7013]

Finally pakistan and india have made their startup Keep flourishing both countries:-)

[@cgi_guru]

Exactly i m also a 3D artist teaching all about 3D

[@umairwaseem882]

Brother usman riaz me and my friend will make anime but it will have great story

[@shehryarkhan3646]

Okay, bro so Have you done any progress on that yet or habe thought something abt it?

[@umairwaseem882]

@@shehryarkhan3646 have thought bout it and we WILL DO IT

[@shehryarkhan3646]

@@umairwaseem882 Oh, Wow😯

[@umairwaseem882]

@@shehryarkhan3646 me and my friend have thought bout 2 animes in which 1 will give real chills and deep dark vibe 2nd will be bit funny but action and great storyline

[@shehryarkhan3646]

@@umairwaseem882 Oh, Very Nice Umair Bhaaiii!!

[@sephtisstoker8913]

Just a weeb here

[@umairwaseem882]

Usman riaz I wana contact u me and my friend are really creative and we got a great story its mixture of action, loss, and funny and contains likeable characters

[@umairwaseem882]

@@cgi_guru brother where r u from?

[@cgi_guru]

@@umairwaseem882 India also i m 3D artist teaching about animation

[@umairwaseem882]

@@cgi_guru brother in future we might contact you Thing is Me and my friends are intrested in creating animes that r really meaningful and based on real fact even if its fan fictions

[@cgi_guru]

@@umairwaseem882 👍

[@memepurra]

Why Usman talks like L from death note

[@anonnymuss5355]

Lololol

[@naumanakrambarcha6604]

watch this 3d animation short film made in Pakistan

[@shehryarkhan3646]

Where?

[@Hl-gc1uk]

iam pacpac

[@mailktrick8333]

i also make a carttoon moive for pakistan

[@shazkhatri]

Hey Malik, which cartoon movie you made ? can you get in touch with me on 0044-7462229533 ?

[@foxman3374]

The setting, names and depicted culture do not seem to be from Pakistan

[@shehryarkhan3646]

The culture is a little bit.Actually, It's inspired by Studio Ghibli where in many films the settings are inspired by Europe but the characters speak and behave like Japanese. Here the settings are inspired by Europe but the characters speak and behave like Pakistanis.

[@Azam_Pakistan]

Weak audio.

[@cgi_guru]

Agar aap animation course me interested he to most welcome