Director’s Producer to Ahsan Rahim
Works alongside his former mentor while directing his own projects
Mukhtar Zaidi
Mukhtar Zaidi is a Pakistani commercial director and filmmaker with over 22 years of experience in advertising and visual storytelling. He is known for a narrative-driven, cinematic approach and has directed television commercials, digital films, branded content, and tabletop productions for leading brands across Pakistan. Storytelling and emotion sit at the heart of his work, but he also enjoys humour, quirky situations, and unexpected visual ideas that make a commercial entertaining and memorable.
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Latest News & Updates
He appeared as Guest of Honour.
He received recognition for his contribution to the industry.
He directed this short film, produced by Tall Man Films.
He continues to serve as a jury member, workshop facilitator, and mentor for emerging filmmakers and media students.
He directs his own projects while also working as Director’s Producer for Mr. Ahsan Rahim.
Career
Career Highlights
2026GenZ Voices Short Film & Animation Challenge
Guest of Honour
2021Full Circle
Directed the short film for Tall Man Films
201760 Second International Film Festival
Guest of Honour and Certificate Presenter
2004Agency Producer and Audio-Visual Planner, Ad Media Consultants
Began his career, building a foundation in advertising production and visual communication
Personal Life & Education
Personal Life
Name: Mukhtar Zaidi
Nationality: Pakistani
Birthplace: Pakistan
Career path
Agency producer, then assistant director, then independent director, and now also Director’s Producer for Ahsan Rahim
Profession
Commercial director, filmmaker, and storyteller
Lifestyle
Playful Curiosity
He is a people’s person and visual experimenter who brings a playful curiosity to his work.
Emotion and Humour
Alongside emotionally driven narratives, he explores humour, quirky situations, and unexpected ideas, and he looks for a fresh way to tell a familiar story.
Mentoring the Next Generation
He shares his experience with emerging filmmakers and media students through workshops, jury panels, and mentorship.
A Career Come Full Circle
He moved from production to assisting to directing, and he now works with Ahsan Rahim as Director’s Producer while directing his own projects.
How Well Do You Know Mukhtar Zaidi?
Mukhtar Zaidi Says:
“I believe everything we see with our eyes is a canvas. This screen is our film, and ultimately, that film is an emotion.”
Feedback & Ratings
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AliFAQs
Who is Mukhtar Zaidi?
He is a Pakistani commercial director and filmmaker with over 22 years of industry experience.
What is he known for?
He is known for narrative-driven commercials, cinematic storytelling, and tabletop and product filmmaking.
Which brands has he worked with?
His clients include Durex, Bisconni, iflix, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Pepsi, Nestlé, KFC, Sprite, Canbebe, DVAGO, and Atlas Battery.
Has he directed films?
Yes. He directed the 2021 short film Full Circle, produced by Tall Man Films.
Has his work received recognition?
Yes. His work has been recognised at the Effie Awards Pakistan, PAS Awards, and Pakistan Digi Awards, among others.
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