Maksud Hossain
Maksud Hossain | |
|---|---|
| মাকসুদ হোসেন | |
| Born | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Purdue University, University of California |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Writer, Producer |
| Notable work | Three Beauties, Saba, Remakri |
Maksud Hossain (Bengali: মাকসুদ হোসেন) is a Bangladeshi director, writer, and producer known for his work in both short films and feature films. His film Saba got official selection in prestigious film festivals like Toronto International Film Festival, Red Sea International Film Festival[1] He got the Student Academy Awards for the documentary film Three Beauties.[2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Maksud Hossain was born and raised in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He later moved to the United States for his studies, where he developed a passion for filmmaking.[4] He studied in the United States at Purdue University and the University of California at Los Angeles. Since 2009, Hossain has been residing in Bangladesh.[5]
Career
[edit]Maksud Hossain began his career by directing over 200 television commercials for major clients. He gained recognition with his short documentary Three Beauties, which won the Student Academy Award. He is the founder of 465 Pictures, a film production company based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[6]
Saba (2024), Hossain's debut feature film, explores the complex relationship between a mother and daughter. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and received critical acclaim.[7] Raya's Wedding is his upcoming film.[8]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Three Beauties | Director, Writer | Short documentary; winner of the Student Academy Awards |
| 2007 | Status | Director | Short film |
| 2011 | Bahattor Ghonta | Director | Short film |
| 2020 | Remakri | Director | Narrative short film; screened at international festivals |
| 2024 | Saba | Director, Writer | Feature film; premiered at Toronto International Film Festival |
| TBA | Raya's Wedding | Write, Director | Feature film |
Personal life
[edit]Maksud Hossain is married to Trilora Khan, who is also a co-writer on some of his projects. They have collaborated on several films, including Saba.[9]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Maksud won Student Academy Award for Three Beauties. "Safa" has been selected for the Co-production Night at the Cannes Film Festival 2022 and the Film Bazaar India Co-production Market 2021 at International Film Festival of India.[10] His upcoming film Raya's Wedding got selected in the co-prodction market Film Bazaar in 2023.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (14 March 2024). "I have faith in my audience: Mehazabien on 'Saba', her big-screen debut". The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Maksud at sundance collab". Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Student Oscar winner Maksud Hossain competing in Germany". Dhaka Tribune. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Maksud Hossain's 'Safa' selected to participate at Cannes' Marche Du Films". Dhaka Tribune. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Maksud Hossain". Sundance Collab. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Mehazabien Chowdhury meets Naomi Watts at TIFF". The Business Post. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ Joshi, Namrata (12 September 2024). "'My goal is to make films that are an emotional experience': Bangladeshi filmmaker Maksud Hossain". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Raya's Wedding". The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Maksud Hossain's 'Safa' selected to participate at Cannes' Marche Du Films". Dhaka Tribune. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (6 September 2024). "Bangladeshi Helmer Maksud Hossain Brings Emotional Debut 'Saba' to Toronto". Variety. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Raya's Wedding". The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 December 2024.