LAWH WA QALAM: M.F. Husain Museum Brand Film
Step into Maqbool Fida Husain’s creative vision uniting art, culture, and learning at the heart of Education City, Doha.
Maqbool Fida Husain (1913–2011), fondly known as M. F. Husain, was a visionary artist whose boundless creativity reshaped modern art. From his early days painting cinema billboards in India to becoming one of the most influential contemporary artists in the world, Husain’s unconventional and prolific journey included painting, sculpture, film, poetry, and design. His unconfined style and visual language drew from history, culture, and everyday life, speaking to audiences across generations.
Directing this film was a great honor. The desire to bring M. F. Husain’s work to life (quite literally) was great challenge. Working with the incredible team at HIGHEND VFX, we were able to craft a truly memorable journey for one imaginative boy during a class trip to the museum.
Qatar Foundation x The Film House
CREDITS
DIRECTOR: Justin Kramer
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Michelle Watwat
PRODUCER: Jennifer Mansour
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Kenza Bakrim
DOP: Christopher Moon
1st AC: Sebastian Kuusiholma
2nd AC: Ahmad Jarrar
ART DIRECTOR: Lauren McCarthy
SOUND: Scott Huston
GAFFER: Admir NUNU Strbo
BEST BOY: Sayedul Islam
BEST BOY: Shiju Krishnan
KEY GRIP: Cenon Costales
BEST BOY: Cliff Haris
WARDROBE: Merry Joy
MAKE UP ARTIST: Sati Sukardi
UNIT MANAGER: Asher Hafeez
UNIT ASSISTANT: Abdul Hameed Ali
EDITOR: Dimitris Tolios
COLORIST: Walter Cavatoi
MUSIC: Ashwin Renju
VFX: HIGHEND VFX
