Horror Roulette

Kal Sabir’s supernatural short, A Coincidental Engagement, is returning to London at the Romford Horror Film Festival, although not as an official selection. It will screen as part of a new feature called Horror Roulette. Essentially, an open mic night for films. The catch: filmmakers have to be there in person. The perks: once screened, […]

ACE on Vimeo

Kal Sabir’s supernatural short, A Coincidental Engagement, is on Vimeo with the London Lift-Off Film Festival until January 5th. It is showing as part of the NEW VOICES SHORTS, a programme showcasing new indie filmmakers in the industry. Your ticket gives access to over 100 short films. Vote for your two favourite shorts by January […]

ACE Private Screening

Kal Sabir’s supernatural short, A Coincidental Engagement, had a private screening on September 28th at Glasgow Film Theatre. Although the screening was primarily for cast and crew, invitations were extended to select industry professionals for feedback. There was an opportunity to network after the screening. Photographs of the event can be viewed on the film’s […]

A Coincidental Engagement

My supernatural short film completed filming on May 3rd and is now in post-production. A poster is now available, inspired by a screenshot from footage taken during principal photography. I’d like to extend a thanks to everyone who supported my crowdfunding campaign for the film, whether it be through buying a perk or sharing the […]

A Coincidental Engagement | Crowdfunding

The crowdfunding campaign is active for A Coincidental Engagement, a supernatural short set in an alternate reality. The story is about Jack and Maddy who, after years of dealing with the dead, discover that their relationship is one foot in the grave. The film is being produced by Restless Chimp Films, and has a fabulous […]

Inner Devils Premiere

Inner Devils will premiere on YouTube on October 31st at Devil’s Hour (0300hours GMT). It’s completely free to watch and will remain on YouTube until further notice. Inner Devils is a Blackdust Films production in association with Restless Chimp Films. Director Martin Smith and Producer Kal Sabir would like to thank all cast, crew, and […]

Inner Devils Screening

Inner Devils received a cast and crew screening earlier this month. Written and directed by Martin Smith of Black Dust Films, Inner Devils is a supernatural drama about the secrets we keep and the demons we hold close. It has been quite a journey from script to screen, from finding the right locations to securing […]

Inner Devils Trailer

Inner Devils, a Black Dust Films production in association with Restless Chimp Films, is complete. The battle for Ryan’s soul is fought by Father Luca, a newly ordained priest with a dark past. Filmed in Glasgow, the supernatural short will be submitted to film festivals over the next few months. Kal co-produced the film and […]

‘Inner Devils’ Post-Production

Horror short Inner Devils completed principal photography in May 2022 and is now in post-production. Written and directed by Martin Smith of Black Dust Films, Inner Devils is produced in association with Restless Chimp Films. The battle for Ryan’s soul is fought by Luca Diaz (Kal Sabir), a newly ordained priest with a dark past. […]

Jasmine

“Jasmine is the story of a shy Asian teenager, Sachin, who by day tries to live up to the exacting expectations of his ambitious parents but finds freedom and a truer sense of expression in the evenings.” Directed by young writer/director Shane Santallin, the film is the winner of Spark! London‘s Young Filmmakers Competition. The […]

The Scribbler wins Award

Short film The Scribbler by final year students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has won the Student Award from the Royal Television Society Scotland (RTS Scotland). “The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland students, Kurosh Kani, Hannah Smith and Jennifer Barrie, took home the award in the Drama Category for ‘The Scribbler’. The jury agreed that […]