Karachi: Pakistan’s revolutionary 2D hand-drawn animated film, *The Glassworker*, has been chosen as the country’s official submission for the 2025 Academy Awards.
The film, directed by Usman Riaz, will compete in the International Feature Film category at the 97th Oscars.
Usman Riaz shared the exciting news on Instagram, expressing his joy and gratitude.
Currently being screened in cinemas across Pakistan, *The Glassworker* marks the first-ever animated film from the country to achieve such a nomination.
The film tells the story of a young glassmaker navigating love and life amidst the turmoil of war and political unrest.
