Mumtaz Hussain
Mumtaz Hussain is an artist, film maker and a writer. In 1981, Mumtaz accepted admission into the prestigious National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore, Pakistan. In 1987, Mumtaz left for London to study European art forms. In 1988 Mumtaz came to New York to pursue graphic design at the School of Visual Art. Additionally, Mumtaz also studied film making. He has also served as an art director for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Simon & Schuster. Mumtaz directed 13 episodes of an informative talk show for channel 9 "Ask a Lawyer." His Urdu book of short stories, GOOL AINAK KA PECHAY, LAFZON MAIN TASVARIAN, PELI PATI CHUNA KUM, MUMTAZ HUSSAIN DIAN CHUWIAN KAHINIAN (GURMUKHI), and POTRIAT IN WORDS (ENGLISH) is published, won the prestigious International Impact Award and winner of the Mention Award at 2023 New England Literary Festival. His art film, Soul of Civilization, has been shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Queens Museum of Art and Stony Brook University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University of Connecticut.
Other films include: This is my Pakistan for a Pakistani TV Channel GEO; Inside You, based on Rumi's poetry; Push Button For, based on a Pakistani classic short story. Butterfly Screams. based on 9/11 His first feature film, Art=(Love) 2 , received a Merit Award at The Lucerne International Film Festival, Switzerland; Best Cinematography at The Jaipur International Film Festival, India; Platinum Reel Award at The Nevada Film Festival, U.S.A.; Gold Award at the Prestige Film Festival, U.S.A.. The film was also officially selected at The Delhi International Film Festival, India; and The Vegas Cine Fest, U.S.A. It will be ready for theatrical release soon. His two plays The Barking Crow, Legal Alien, and Virus Bomb have been performed in New York. His script The Kind Executioner received finalist award at Hollywood Screenplay Contest Hollywood and first award at Jaipur International film festival. Mumtaz Hussain, a dedicated writer regularly exploring the realm of art and artists, has contributed extensively to renowned magazines such as The News, Friday Times, and News & Views. His paintings and films have been shown at numerous museums, universities, art galleries and international film Festivals. He was recently awarded the 2023 Global Leadership Award by the Lion Club and The James Jay Luce Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to art and literature. This prestigious honor highlights his profound impact and enduring commitment to excellence in artistic expression, solidifying his presence on the global stage.