Ibra Studios
A culture-first film and publishing house archiving stories of identity and culture.
About Us
Ibra Studios is a film production and publishing house based in Sharjah and London. It's currently focused on distribution and development partnerships, with active involvement in the production of select projects through its network. We are dedicated to bringing ethnic-driven stories and talents to the screen and committed to challenging how people, cultures and identity are represented.
What We Do
Ibra Studios is involved in every stage of the creative process. We work closely with directors, writers, and partners to align vision with production. Each project follows a focused strategy, tailored creative care built for longevity in relevance and reach.
Consideration
We welcome inquiries from producers, directors, and writers whose work aligns with the vision of Ibra Studios. We are also open to exploring co-production opportunities with established media and production companies. Please complete the form here
About
Ibra Studios is a culture-first film production and publishing house based between Sharjah and London. We develop original projects rooted in heritage, identity, and underrepresented narratives - with a particular focus on diasporic communities and cross-cultural dialogue.Our studio was founded with a clear purpose. To archive and amplify the creative and lived experiences of ethnic diasporas, using film and publishing as tools for preservation, authorship, and connection.Our creative approach blends research, oral history, and visual experimentation. We embrace genre-bending, art-house, and hybrid storytelling formats. Prioritizing authenticity while working across mediums and cultures. We treat cultural specificity not as a theme but as a method to harvest authenticity in our work.Strategically, Ibra Studios is positioned at the intersection of creativity and cultural enterprise. We aim to produce work that resonates emotionally, while also being built for longevity, across film festival circuits, publishing platforms, regional distribution and more.We are currently focused on:Developing and producing films and editorial work across South Asia, the Middle East, and diaspora communities.Co-producing and distributing stories that challenge mainstream portrayals and centre lived experience.Partnering with institutions and emerging artists to build new creative infrastructure across the UK, GCC and beyond.As we grow, we are actively building a slate of film and publishing projects, with sustainability and cross-border collaboration at the core of our model.Ibra Studios is where storytelling becomes archive - and archive becomes resistance.
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IBRA STUDIOS ANNOUNCES SHORT FILM 'DUM'
Written and Directed by M. Zainuddin and Produced by Maria AhmadLondon, UK — 21 July 2025Logline: In silence, a young man attempts to follow a biryani recipe from his late grandmother’s diary, contending with his grief, and quietly, his immigrant father’s.Currently in pre-production, Dum is expected to begin filming in London in Summer 2025, with festival submissions planned from Autumn 2025 onwards. The project will be submitted to regional and international film festivals spotlighting South Asian cinema and experimental storytelling.We welcome expressions of interest for cast and crew."So often the typical narrative when it comes to Pakistani men, and more broadly, immigrant fathers, is scripted in a way that documents the catastrophe that emerges as a result of the emotional suppression and generational trauma that weighs down on them, bearing the heaviest brunt on the women around them." says M. Zainuddin, Writer-Director."Rarely do we get an insight into the internal mechanisms that build the fuel before the fire. Dum is a documentation of that silence that must come before the storm; a story that speaks to the emotional toll of words left unsaid, which I believe makes it all the more worth telling.""Dum is a love letter to the silent and uncomfortable moments between generations of immigrants, lifting the heavy veil often placed between diasporas and their heritage. An experience that many live and rarely see depicted on screen" says Maria Ahmad, Producer."Zain delicately translates the complexities of familial dissonance. Dissecting the layers of a South Asian father-son dynamic. As a third-generation Pakistani, I believe this story will resonate deeply with audiences across the West and the East. Aiming to contribute to the emerging wave of contemporary South Asian cinema, this story reflects on ideas of faith, identity and home."We are open to sponsorships and production collaborations.
For festival, media, or partnership inquiries, contact us.✦︎ Contact: [email protected]
✦︎ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37521881/?
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