Islamabad : A two-day Climate Film Festival was organised by the United Nations Development Programme in collaboration with Eyebex Films at Pakistan National Council of the Arts.
It was the first event in Pakistan screening climate, environment and nature-based documentary films at the PNCA. Besides films, there was also panel talks where climate change experts, filmmakers and other stakeholders came together and discussed climate change issues in Pakistan.
Haroon Riaz, the exceptional director of the film “Natari” and “The Frozen Giants of Karakorum” also attended the festival. Film “Natari” and “The Frozen Giants of Karakorum” screened at the festival. At the closing awards ceremony there was a musical performance by singer Arieb Azhar.
He presented enchanting melodies and ambience of the event. According to organisers, TDF’s Nature Series Documentary ‘Frozen Giants of Karakoram’ has won the Best Cinematography Award at the inaugural Climate Film Festival by UNDP in Islamabad. They said the documentary not only captivated audiences but also brought attention to the environmental challenges facing these majestic mountains.