The Breaking TV Film Festival is thrilled to announce the appointment of Md Ashraful Alam, known in the industry as Ashraf Shishir, as a new judge for the upcoming festival. With an impressive background spanning over a decade, Shishir is a multifaceted filmmaker, scriptwriter, and human rights advocate, bringing a wealth of expertise to the festival’s judging panel.
hishir’s cinematic journey is marked by his directorial successes, including the acclaimed films “The Cart” (Gaariwala) and “The Inner Sound” (Gopon), which have won recognition in more than 100 international festivals across 33 countries, securing 26 awards. His innovative approach to filmmaking is exemplified by his creation of the “Free Length Film” style and his debut feature “The Innocence” (Amra Ekta Cinema Banabo), which holds the record as the longest fiction film globally with over 21 hours of content.
In addition to his directorial achievements, Shishir has a robust background in festival jury roles. His extensive experience includes serving as a jury member at numerous prestigious film festivals around the world:
Red Rock Film Festival, Utah, USA (2015)
Houston Cinemania Film Festival, Texas, USA (2016)
Sheikh Russel National Children Film Festival, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2016)
Walur Lake International Film Festival, Kashmir, India (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
Widescreen Film & Music Festival, Florida, USA (2018)
COVID-19 International Student Film Festival, Michigan, USA (2021)
Sylhet Film Festival, Sylhet, Bangladesh (2018, 2019, 2020, 2023)
WOW International Film Festival, Jordan-Morocco-Tunisia (2020)
Bogura International Film Festival, Bogra, Bangladesh (2024)
Los Angeles Short Film Festival, Los Angeles, USA (2024)
Queens World Film Festival, New York, USA (2024)
Jaipur International Film Festival, Jaipur, India (2024)
Gunj International Film Festival, Mumbai, India (2024)
NORGS International Independent Festival (NIIF), Isfahan, Iran (2024)
Saskatchewan International Film Festival, Saskatoon, Canada (2024)
Screaming Ostrich International Film Festival, Massachusetts, USA (2024)
South Texas International Film Festival, Edinburg, USA (2024)
San Francisco Frozen Film Festival, San Francisco, USA (2024)
Indian International Short Film Festival Awards, Kolkata, India (2024)
Viborg International Animation Festival, Viborg, Denmark (2024)
Bedford International Film Festival, Virginia, USA (2024)
Texas Gold Film and Sport Festival, Houston, Texas, USA (2024)
The Independent Cinema Showcase, Los Angeles, California, USA (2023, 2024)
Luminous Frames Film Festival, Denmark-Armenia-Georgia (2024)
YathaKatha International Film & Literature Festival, Mumbai, India (2024)
Anatomy Crime - Horror International Film Festival, Athens, Greece (2024)
Athens Marathon International Film Festival, Athens, Greece (2024)
Psarokokalo International Short Film Festival, Athens, Greece (2024)
Beeston Film Festival, Nottingham, United Kingdom (2025)
COLIFFE - COLiseum International Film Festival, Rome, Italy (2024)
Wallachia International Film Festival, Bucharest, Romania (2024)
Nebrodi Cinema DOC International Festival, Messina, Italy (2024)
DokuBaku International Documentary Film Festival, Baku, Azerbaijan (2024)
The Breaking-TV Film Festival, London, United Kingdom (2024)
52nd International Emmy® Awards (International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences), New York, USA (2024)
In addition to his role as a jury member, Shishir is the founder of the International Open Film Festival and the author of "Digital Film: Amra Jebhabe Shuru Korte Pari," a detailed exploration of filmmaking practices. His commitment to both cinematic excellence and social advocacy further enriches his contribution to the film community.
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