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Riz Ahmed Instagram - When you spend your life code switching you learn to never bring all of your raw, unfiltered self to the table. But this film was just that - our families and fears, the music and the message, Urdu and English - holding nothing back. Winning an Oscar for THIS film of all films? It’s a lesson to make the thing you think you shouldn’t.

Also, Oscar’s are seriously heavy. Carrying one for 12 hours feels like your shoulder is dislocating. And maybe that was a lesson too - that the weight you carry is the reward, the pain is the poetry, your gift and curse are the same. Confront your adversity, embrace it, and share it - it will elevate you. That’s what we did with this film. We put our nightmares on screen and they turned into a dream. 

Thank you God for teaching me. 

Shout out to everyone who has helped carry that weight as we made this film - @_aneil_ you are a genius and one of the great filmmakers of your generation, @redinho808 your music was the backbone of this film and album,  @carolinereason you’re my sister and have been holding me on this journey for so long thank you, @astridferguson you’re a G and there’s seriously nothing you can’t do, @djbradfield you’re an artist’s dream and @wepresent @somesuchandco @randcpmk @londonflairpr @elevenmgmt we wouldn’t be here without you. 

Thank you to my family and to my wife @ffmirza for being my torch in the darkness.

Thanks @julieragolia & @michaelduenas, @zegnaofficial @boucheron for the look.

Photo:
@arturoholmesphotos
@gettyentertainment
Riz Ahmed Instagram - When you spend your life code switching you learn to never bring all of your raw, unfiltered self to the table. But this film was just that - our families and fears, the music and the message, Urdu and English - holding nothing back. Winning an Oscar for THIS film of all films? It’s a lesson to make the thing you think you shouldn’t.

Also, Oscar’s are seriously heavy. Carrying one for 12 hours feels like your shoulder is dislocating. And maybe that was a lesson too - that the weight you carry is the reward, the pain is the poetry, your gift and curse are the same. Confront your adversity, embrace it, and share it - it will elevate you. That’s what we did with this film. We put our nightmares on screen and they turned into a dream. 

Thank you God for teaching me. 

Shout out to everyone who has helped carry that weight as we made this film - @_aneil_ you are a genius and one of the great filmmakers of your generation, @redinho808 your music was the backbone of this film and album,  @carolinereason you’re my sister and have been holding me on this journey for so long thank you, @astridferguson you’re a G and there’s seriously nothing you can’t do, @djbradfield you’re an artist’s dream and @wepresent @somesuchandco @randcpmk @londonflairpr @elevenmgmt we wouldn’t be here without you. 

Thank you to my family and to my wife @ffmirza for being my torch in the darkness.

Thanks @julieragolia & @michaelduenas, @zegnaofficial @boucheron for the look.

Photo:
@arturoholmesphotos
@gettyentertainment
Riz Ahmed Instagram - When you spend your life code switching you learn to never bring all of your raw, unfiltered self to the table. But this film was just that - our families and fears, the music and the message, Urdu and English - holding nothing back. Winning an Oscar for THIS film of all films? It’s a lesson to make the thing you think you shouldn’t.

Also, Oscar’s are seriously heavy. Carrying one for 12 hours feels like your shoulder is dislocating. And maybe that was a lesson too - that the weight you carry is the reward, the pain is the poetry, your gift and curse are the same. Confront your adversity, embrace it, and share it - it will elevate you. That’s what we did with this film. We put our nightmares on screen and they turned into a dream. 

Thank you God for teaching me. 

Shout out to everyone who has helped carry that weight as we made this film - @_aneil_ you are a genius and one of the great filmmakers of your generation, @redinho808 your music was the backbone of this film and album,  @carolinereason you’re my sister and have been holding me on this journey for so long thank you, @astridferguson you’re a G and there’s seriously nothing you can’t do, @djbradfield you’re an artist’s dream and @wepresent @somesuchandco @randcpmk @londonflairpr @elevenmgmt we wouldn’t be here without you. 

Thank you to my family and to my wife @ffmirza for being my torch in the darkness.

Thanks @julieragolia & @michaelduenas, @zegnaofficial @boucheron for the look.

Photo:
@arturoholmesphotos
@gettyentertainment
Riz Ahmed Instagram - From drum practice in a basement to the Oscars, thank you to everyone who supported us on this unforgettable journey. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Photography: @leighkeily ⁣⁣⁣⁣
Wearing: @prada⁣⁣⁣⁣
Watch: @girardperregaux⁣⁣⁣⁣
Styling: @julieragolia⁣⁣⁣⁣
Groomer: @jhizet
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Riz Ahmed Instagram - Wow! I'm honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣
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Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Wow! I'm honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣
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Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Wow! I'm honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣
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Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Wow! I'm honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣
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Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Wow! I'm honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣
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Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Today we are launching a solution - a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy 
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please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣
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More info at: ⁣⁣⁣
pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Today we are launching a solution - a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy 
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please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣
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More info at: ⁣⁣⁣
pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Today we are launching a solution - a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy 
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please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣
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More info at: ⁣⁣⁣
pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Today we are launching a solution - a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy 
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please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣
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More info at: ⁣⁣⁣
pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Today we are launching a solution - a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy 
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please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣
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More info at: ⁣⁣⁣
pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film
Riz Ahmed Instagram - I'm fed up of seeing Muslim characters on screen either negative or non existent. The industry must change. Our new study proves what many of us always felt about #MuslimsInFilm. The cost is measured in hate & lost lives. Full speech at link in bio.⁣
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@inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Thank you @variety for putting me on your cover. And thank you to every single one of you that has supported me along the way. 

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Photos @paolakudacki 
Styling @julieragolia 
Grooming @serafinosays
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Thank you @variety for putting me on your cover. And thank you to every single one of you that has supported me along the way. 

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Photos @paolakudacki 
Styling @julieragolia 
Grooming @serafinosays
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Thank you @bafta for the nominations for Sound of Metal and Mogul Mowgli. Both these stories are so close to my heart I can’t even explain. We made them against the odds with a lot of love, and to see that love coming back is an incredible feeling.
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Shout out Darius Marder, Paul Raci, Olivia Cooke, all our cast and crew, my teachers Jeremy Lee Stone, Gregory Berger Sobeck, Guy Licata, Leighton Grant, our producers Sacha & Bert at Caviar, everyone at Ward Four, Vertigo, Protagonist, Amazon - and the members of the Deaf community who welcomed, educated and guided me. ⁣
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For Mogul Mowgli - thank you to Bassam Tariq for your vision, Aly Khan, Nabhaan Rizwan, Anjana Vasan, Aiysha Hart, Jeff mirza, Sudha and all our incredible cast, our incredible crew, our producers - Thomas Benski and everyone at Pulse Films, Bennett McGhee at Silver Town Films, Michael Peay, our executive producers Yann Demange, Dimitra Tsingou, Eva Yates and everyone at BBC films, Cinereach, Suroosh & Vice Media, Ryot Films, BFI distribution.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Thank you @bafta for the nominations for Sound of Metal and Mogul Mowgli. Both these stories are so close to my heart I can’t even explain. We made them against the odds with a lot of love, and to see that love coming back is an incredible feeling.
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Shout out Darius Marder, Paul Raci, Olivia Cooke, all our cast and crew, my teachers Jeremy Lee Stone, Gregory Berger Sobeck, Guy Licata, Leighton Grant, our producers Sacha & Bert at Caviar, everyone at Ward Four, Vertigo, Protagonist, Amazon - and the members of the Deaf community who welcomed, educated and guided me. ⁣
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For Mogul Mowgli - thank you to Bassam Tariq for your vision, Aly Khan, Nabhaan Rizwan, Anjana Vasan, Aiysha Hart, Jeff mirza, Sudha and all our incredible cast, our incredible crew, our producers - Thomas Benski and everyone at Pulse Films, Bennett McGhee at Silver Town Films, Michael Peay, our executive producers Yann Demange, Dimitra Tsingou, Eva Yates and everyone at BBC films, Cinereach, Suroosh & Vice Media, Ryot Films, BFI distribution.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Rest in Peace MKW…rare talent, unique soul. So generous, humble, badass, and so unapologetically yourself. Thank you for the art you gave us & all you taught me.

Tough week shooting The Night Of. He’s told he has afternoon off, but not me. End of day in my trailer I see he’s spent his time off buying me the nicest & prob still most expensive jacket I own. Just to give me a boost & show love.

Another time I go to his apartment to rehearse. I’m analysing the hell out of the scenes. He tells me “stop thinking about it, try dreaming about it”. Took me years to even understand. He brought heart to the art.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Met Gala, 2022. Shout out to the workers and immigrants who make every ‘Gilded Age’ possible. Custom silk workwear by @4sdesigns_ , tank top / uncle banyaain, vintage work boots, Indian influenced necklace by @Cartier, shoe lace belt as “white tie”, styling by the one & only @JulieRagolia, grooming by @janicekinjo. 

Photo: @gettyentertainment @metcostumeinstitute @voguemagazine
Riz Ahmed Instagram - How do we get into character for intensely emotional scenes? How else… 

Go follow @aditya_geddada and @lucianrivermirage 

#EncounterMovie out now on Prime
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Highlights from our talk with @deadline about making Sound of Metal 1) You can either have vulnerability or control, you can’t have both 2) The only reason acting is even possible is because inside each of us, is all of us 3) Darius owes me a $900 meal. ⁣
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Photo: @joshtelles
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Highlights from our talk with @deadline about making Sound of Metal 1) You can either have vulnerability or control, you can’t have both 2) The only reason acting is even possible is because inside each of us, is all of us 3) Darius owes me a $900 meal. ⁣
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Photo: @joshtelles
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album?
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Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album?
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Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album?
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Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album?
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Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album?
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Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album?
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Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - spoke to @nytimes about the importance of letting go of control.

“You prepare like an obsessive psychopath,” Ahmed said, “and then you turn up like someone who doesn’t know how to tie their shoelaces and you see what happens.”
Riz Ahmed Instagram - spoke to @nytimes about the importance of letting go of control.

“You prepare like an obsessive psychopath,” Ahmed said, “and then you turn up like someone who doesn’t know how to tie their shoelaces and you see what happens.”
Riz Ahmed Instagram - spoke to @nytimes about the importance of letting go of control.

“You prepare like an obsessive psychopath,” Ahmed said, “and then you turn up like someone who doesn’t know how to tie their shoelaces and you see what happens.”
Riz Ahmed Instagram - spoke to @nytimes about the importance of letting go of control.

“You prepare like an obsessive psychopath,” Ahmed said, “and then you turn up like someone who doesn’t know how to tie their shoelaces and you see what happens.”
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Thank you @britishvogue for the chat about the creative process behind the film.⁣⁣⁣
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photographer: @gregwilliamsphotography
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Apparently I am one of the worlds most productive people. My secret? Writing, editing, and then re writing this caption for the last hour. Thank you @fastcompany for shining a light on my company Left Handed Films and providing ammo in the war against my Dad’s claims that I don’t have a real job. We will prevail. Writing Instagram captions IS a job, Baba.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - It was a good one this year, wasn’t it?

Shout out to the Daniel’s for changing the game, and @kehuyquan who I watched endlessly in Goonies and Temple of Doom as a kid - ahead of his time back then, and now back to claim his rightful place. 

Styling - @julieragolia
Hair - @michaelduenas
Clothes - @prada & @vacheronconstantin

Photos: @gettyentertainment
Riz Ahmed Instagram - It was a good one this year, wasn’t it?

Shout out to the Daniel’s for changing the game, and @kehuyquan who I watched endlessly in Goonies and Temple of Doom as a kid - ahead of his time back then, and now back to claim his rightful place. 

Styling - @julieragolia
Hair - @michaelduenas
Clothes - @prada & @vacheronconstantin

Photos: @gettyentertainment
Riz Ahmed Instagram - It was a good one this year, wasn’t it?

Shout out to the Daniel’s for changing the game, and @kehuyquan who I watched endlessly in Goonies and Temple of Doom as a kid - ahead of his time back then, and now back to claim his rightful place. 

Styling - @julieragolia
Hair - @michaelduenas
Clothes - @prada & @vacheronconstantin

Photos: @gettyentertainment
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Thank you @britishgq for this cover...I know I'm not saving the planet or lives or anything really, but I agree it takes guts to wear pastel shades. Also was bustin' a tank top on a cold day, so, yea... #GQHeroes

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🙏🏽 @jonathangq 

📸: @tung_walsh 

👕: @luke_jefferson_day 

💇🏽‍♂️: @tarahmakeup
Riz Ahmed Instagram - 🙌🏽
Riz Ahmed Instagram - One week left to watch The Long Goodbye Livestream. You seen it? Let me know what you think below... ⁣
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Link in Stories. ⁣
📷 @kellymason
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Bumblebee - you hurt my feelings, and I must have hurt yours somehow. But let’s move past this. Please.

@UniStudios
Riz Ahmed Instagram - We picked ten of tomorrow’s best Muslim filmmakers for the Pillars Fellowship, and it felt so good to welcome them to LONDON for their second retreat. 

Thank you to the amazing @pillarsfund for making this happen, & thank you to our all-star team of mentors and mavericks who lent their wisdom & inspiration: 

@malala @asmakhanlondon @asifkapadia1 @everydaymuslimheritage @hassanakkad Nida Manzoor, Rose Garnett, Mona Qureshi, Tanya Qureshi, Claudia Yusef, and @netflix @AmazonStudios @britishfilminstitute @workingtitlefilms @thehoxtonhotel. 

Our 2022 pillars fellows are:
-Fateme Ahmadi, @Fa.ahmadi 
-Zeshawn Ali, @zeshawnali
-Aqsa Altaf, @Aqsaaltaf
-Nausheen Dadabhoy, @naushero
-Imran J. Khan, @Imranjkhan
-Karim Khan, @Karim4782
-Myriam Raja, @Myriam.raja
-Nadra Widatalla, @Nadra.w
-Farida Zahran, @Faridazahran_
-Ali Imran Zaidi, @Aliimranzaidi
Riz Ahmed Instagram - We picked ten of tomorrow’s best Muslim filmmakers for the Pillars Fellowship, and it felt so good to welcome them to LONDON for their second retreat. 

Thank you to the amazing @pillarsfund for making this happen, & thank you to our all-star team of mentors and mavericks who lent their wisdom & inspiration: 

@malala @asmakhanlondon @asifkapadia1 @everydaymuslimheritage @hassanakkad Nida Manzoor, Rose Garnett, Mona Qureshi, Tanya Qureshi, Claudia Yusef, and @netflix @AmazonStudios @britishfilminstitute @workingtitlefilms @thehoxtonhotel. 

Our 2022 pillars fellows are:
-Fateme Ahmadi, @Fa.ahmadi 
-Zeshawn Ali, @zeshawnali
-Aqsa Altaf, @Aqsaaltaf
-Nausheen Dadabhoy, @naushero
-Imran J. Khan, @Imranjkhan
-Karim Khan, @Karim4782
-Myriam Raja, @Myriam.raja
-Nadra Widatalla, @Nadra.w
-Farida Zahran, @Faridazahran_
-Ali Imran Zaidi, @Aliimranzaidi
Riz Ahmed Instagram - We picked ten of tomorrow’s best Muslim filmmakers for the Pillars Fellowship, and it felt so good to welcome them to LONDON for their second retreat. 

Thank you to the amazing @pillarsfund for making this happen, & thank you to our all-star team of mentors and mavericks who lent their wisdom & inspiration: 

@malala @asmakhanlondon @asifkapadia1 @everydaymuslimheritage @hassanakkad Nida Manzoor, Rose Garnett, Mona Qureshi, Tanya Qureshi, Claudia Yusef, and @netflix @AmazonStudios @britishfilminstitute @workingtitlefilms @thehoxtonhotel. 

Our 2022 pillars fellows are:
-Fateme Ahmadi, @Fa.ahmadi 
-Zeshawn Ali, @zeshawnali
-Aqsa Altaf, @Aqsaaltaf
-Nausheen Dadabhoy, @naushero
-Imran J. Khan, @Imranjkhan
-Karim Khan, @Karim4782
-Myriam Raja, @Myriam.raja
-Nadra Widatalla, @Nadra.w
-Farida Zahran, @Faridazahran_
-Ali Imran Zaidi, @Aliimranzaidi
Riz Ahmed Instagram - For all the innocent children whose lives have been shattered in Gaza, we say with united hearts: NOT IN OUR NAME. All the killing must stop.

At this moment, one out of every two children under six in Gaza is acutely malnourished and at risk of starvation. Join the world in demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire now in Palestine. Our humanity depends on it. 

#CeasefireNow #artists4ceasefire #notinourname #FreePalestine

Directed by @JonathanOlinger
Creative direction by @mayasavage.earth
Music by @maxllmusic
Poem written and delivered by @SaulWilliams during the invasion of Iraq
Shared by @thehumanstory as an offering for all to use
Riz Ahmed Instagram - We are so proud at Left Handed Films to be a part of @joylandmovie. Our motto is “go left” and Saim Sadiq’s unique film does just that. JOYLAND is ground-breaking. And it's easy to get lost in all the ways that it is; the first Pakistani film at Cannes, the first award-winner, the first to be Oscar®️ shortlisted, and a queer love story that has overcome multiple bans. But more important than any of the glass ceilings it smashes, is how this film so masterfully breaks our hearts. Saim Sadiq’s filmmaking is both understated and gut-wrenching. His writing is consistently unexpected, and every scene is so elegantly composed but still bursting with raw performances. JOYLAND is one of the best films of the year, and against all odds of resources and marketing budgets, it's been amazing to see festival juries, audiences, and critics shouting that from the rooftops.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - "I’m doing what I want to do now, rather than what someone else wants...” Thank you @ukesquire for the cover, and for the chance to get some things off my chest. 

Link in Stories. 
Interview: @sanjivbee 
Photographer: @little_t33 
Stylist: @julieragolia
Riz Ahmed Instagram - "I’m doing what I want to do now, rather than what someone else wants...” Thank you @ukesquire for the cover, and for the chance to get some things off my chest. 

Link in Stories. 
Interview: @sanjivbee 
Photographer: @little_t33 
Stylist: @julieragolia
Riz Ahmed Instagram - "I’m doing what I want to do now, rather than what someone else wants...” Thank you @ukesquire for the cover, and for the chance to get some things off my chest. 

Link in Stories. 
Interview: @sanjivbee 
Photographer: @little_t33 
Stylist: @julieragolia
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The first LV show by @pharrell wasn’t a fashion show, it was a culture shift. Big tings. Inspirational. Congrats to the legend Skateboard P and all the @louisvuitton team - thanks for inviting us. #LVMenSS24
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The first LV show by @pharrell wasn’t a fashion show, it was a culture shift. Big tings. Inspirational. Congrats to the legend Skateboard P and all the @louisvuitton team - thanks for inviting us. #LVMenSS24
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The first LV show by @pharrell wasn’t a fashion show, it was a culture shift. Big tings. Inspirational. Congrats to the legend Skateboard P and all the @louisvuitton team - thanks for inviting us. #LVMenSS24
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Wow. This was emotional. Thank you @bifa_film @yanndemange and the U.K. film community for presenting me with the Richard Harris award for Outstanding Contribution by an Actor to British Film. So surreal. I’m grateful for the support so far and for what’s ahead. (I actually lost the award in a cab on way home, but I finally tracked it down). What made the night even better was @asimc hosting, @AdeelAkhtar winning best actor, and Aleem Khan sweeping the awards with 6wins. Proud to be part of this wave that is stretching culture. Proud to be part of this creative community. Thank you.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - This @wmag shoot was the fastest of my life. 20 seconds, two clicks. @juergentellerstudio is the OG. ⁣
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Interview link in Stories: ⁣
Creative Partner: @doviledrizyte ⁣
Styling: @saramoonves ⁣
Groomer: @jhizet ⁣
Story: Lynn Hirschberg
Riz Ahmed Instagram - This @wmag shoot was the fastest of my life. 20 seconds, two clicks. @juergentellerstudio is the OG. ⁣
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Interview link in Stories: ⁣
Creative Partner: @doviledrizyte ⁣
Styling: @saramoonves ⁣
Groomer: @jhizet ⁣
Story: Lynn Hirschberg
Riz Ahmed Instagram - I need your help. Launching something important later today & this week...
Riz Ahmed Instagram - We change the story by telling it ourselves. Muslim filmmakers, don’t miss out - deadline 1st Sept! Apply at pillarsfund.org/artist-fellowship 
- $25K in unrestricted funds
- professional development for navigating the industry
⚡️⚡️⚡️
Brought to you by @pillarsfund   my production company Left Handed Films
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Some interviews you do just for the trousers. Thanks @obsmagazine   @znali. Link in stories. #Encounter is on @amazonprimevideo now. 

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Stylist: @julieragolia 
Photos: @dannykasirye
Words: Tim Lewis
Groomer: @tarahmakeup
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Thank you @empiremagazine - and shoutout to the amazing Bukky, Kingsley, and Emerald.⁣
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Photo: @shayan.asgharnia
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Shout out @clashmagazine for putting me on their cover, for the deep chat, and for snapping in my pyjamas on the beach. ⁣
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Link in Stories. ⁣
Interview: @shazzasherazi ⁣
Photography: @noua_unu ⁣
Creative Direction: @rbpm_ ⁣
Fashion: @jordanboothestudio ⁣
Grooming: @tiago_goya
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Shout out @clashmagazine for putting me on their cover, for the deep chat, and for snapping in my pyjamas on the beach. ⁣
⁣
Link in Stories. ⁣
Interview: @shazzasherazi ⁣
Photography: @noua_unu ⁣
Creative Direction: @rbpm_ ⁣
Fashion: @jordanboothestudio ⁣
Grooming: @tiago_goya
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Thank you #HFPA @goldenglobes for this incredible honour. Bringing Ruben to life was an immense gift given to me by the daring genius of @dariusmarder, and the radical empathy of my teachers @jeremy.lee.stone, @enleightonfit , @aetheric_co, and those I was privileged to get to know in the Deaf community. @racipaul, @livkatecooke, and all our cast and crew were a dream. Thank you to Amazon, Caviar and Ward Four.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Mogul Mowgli is out in the US & Canada this week. Saying I’m proud of this one wouldn't be the full truth. Cos this one’s so close to me and @curry_crayola hearts, our lives, our truth, that it’s hard to watch back. Thankfully other ppl don’t feel the same way, the response has been crazy. This ones from the heart. I hope it touches yours. @pulsefilms @strandreleasing
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Mogul Mowgli is out in the US & Canada this week. Saying I’m proud of this one wouldn't be the full truth. Cos this one’s so close to me and @curry_crayola hearts, our lives, our truth, that it’s hard to watch back. Thankfully other ppl don’t feel the same way, the response has been crazy. This ones from the heart. I hope it touches yours. @pulsefilms @strandreleasing
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Mogul Mowgli is out in the US & Canada this week. Saying I’m proud of this one wouldn't be the full truth. Cos this one’s so close to me and @curry_crayola hearts, our lives, our truth, that it’s hard to watch back. Thankfully other ppl don’t feel the same way, the response has been crazy. This ones from the heart. I hope it touches yours. @pulsefilms @strandreleasing
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Mogul Mowgli is out in the US & Canada this week. Saying I’m proud of this one wouldn't be the full truth. Cos this one’s so close to me and @curry_crayola hearts, our lives, our truth, that it’s hard to watch back. Thankfully other ppl don’t feel the same way, the response has been crazy. This ones from the heart. I hope it touches yours. @pulsefilms @strandreleasing
Riz Ahmed Instagram - On behalf of myself and Left Handed Films, thank you to the Academy for recognising ‘The Long Goodbye’ for best live action short film, and honouring ‘Flee’ with a historic 3 nominations for Best Animation, Best Doc, and Best Intl Feature! 

It’s an amazing feeling to be here just one year into creating Left Handed Films. These are two deeply personal and urgent stories that are totally unique in their creative execution, and so close to our hearts. That’s the kind of work we want to make. 
 
@thelonggoodbyeshort was one of the most intense and important stories I have been a part of telling. Its power is down to the bold vision of our brilliant director, @_aneil_ Karia, and our tirelessly dedicated cast and crew. 

We’re also proud to celebrate our incredible director, @jonaspoher, and all our amazing collaborators on Flee. It is both a technically and emotionally towering feat of filmmaking, and defies categorisation. Thank you Amin, for your bravery in sharing your unforgettable story. 
 
It’s a privilege to be part of these projects that, along with many others this year, stretch culture in powerful ways.
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Special thanks to our friends at @vice for bringing us in on Flee, @wepresent @mataagencyldn @somesuchco @elevenmgmt for pulling together The Long Goodbye. We are lucky to be working with you all.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - On behalf of myself and Left Handed Films, thank you to the Academy for recognising ‘The Long Goodbye’ for best live action short film, and honouring ‘Flee’ with a historic 3 nominations for Best Animation, Best Doc, and Best Intl Feature! 

It’s an amazing feeling to be here just one year into creating Left Handed Films. These are two deeply personal and urgent stories that are totally unique in their creative execution, and so close to our hearts. That’s the kind of work we want to make. 
 
@thelonggoodbyeshort was one of the most intense and important stories I have been a part of telling. Its power is down to the bold vision of our brilliant director, @_aneil_ Karia, and our tirelessly dedicated cast and crew. 

We’re also proud to celebrate our incredible director, @jonaspoher, and all our amazing collaborators on Flee. It is both a technically and emotionally towering feat of filmmaking, and defies categorisation. Thank you Amin, for your bravery in sharing your unforgettable story. 
 
It’s a privilege to be part of these projects that, along with many others this year, stretch culture in powerful ways.
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Special thanks to our friends at @vice for bringing us in on Flee, @wepresent @mataagencyldn @somesuchco @elevenmgmt for pulling together The Long Goodbye. We are lucky to be working with you all.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - On behalf of myself and Left Handed Films, thank you to the Academy for recognising ‘The Long Goodbye’ for best live action short film, and honouring ‘Flee’ with a historic 3 nominations for Best Animation, Best Doc, and Best Intl Feature! 

It’s an amazing feeling to be here just one year into creating Left Handed Films. These are two deeply personal and urgent stories that are totally unique in their creative execution, and so close to our hearts. That’s the kind of work we want to make. 
 
@thelonggoodbyeshort was one of the most intense and important stories I have been a part of telling. Its power is down to the bold vision of our brilliant director, @_aneil_ Karia, and our tirelessly dedicated cast and crew. 

We’re also proud to celebrate our incredible director, @jonaspoher, and all our amazing collaborators on Flee. It is both a technically and emotionally towering feat of filmmaking, and defies categorisation. Thank you Amin, for your bravery in sharing your unforgettable story. 
 
It’s a privilege to be part of these projects that, along with many others this year, stretch culture in powerful ways.
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.
.
Special thanks to our friends at @vice for bringing us in on Flee, @wepresent @mataagencyldn @somesuchco @elevenmgmt for pulling together The Long Goodbye. We are lucky to be working with you all.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - On behalf of myself and Left Handed Films, thank you to the Academy for recognising ‘The Long Goodbye’ for best live action short film, and honouring ‘Flee’ with a historic 3 nominations for Best Animation, Best Doc, and Best Intl Feature! 

It’s an amazing feeling to be here just one year into creating Left Handed Films. These are two deeply personal and urgent stories that are totally unique in their creative execution, and so close to our hearts. That’s the kind of work we want to make. 
 
@thelonggoodbyeshort was one of the most intense and important stories I have been a part of telling. Its power is down to the bold vision of our brilliant director, @_aneil_ Karia, and our tirelessly dedicated cast and crew. 

We’re also proud to celebrate our incredible director, @jonaspoher, and all our amazing collaborators on Flee. It is both a technically and emotionally towering feat of filmmaking, and defies categorisation. Thank you Amin, for your bravery in sharing your unforgettable story. 
 
It’s a privilege to be part of these projects that, along with many others this year, stretch culture in powerful ways.
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.
.
.
Special thanks to our friends at @vice for bringing us in on Flee, @wepresent @mataagencyldn @somesuchco @elevenmgmt for pulling together The Long Goodbye. We are lucky to be working with you all.
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The Israeli military’s attack on Rafah puts 1.3 million Palestinians taking refuge — including 600,000 children— in catastrophic danger. 

We need a permanent ceasefire NOW— not a pause or temporary ceasefire. The killing must stop!

There is nothing that justifies the killing of children — in Gaza, or anywhere. 

World leaders must act NOW to save lives and move us towards a future rooted in freedom, justice, dignity, and peace for all people.

#AllEyesOnRafah
#PermanentCeasefireNow
#Artists4Ceasefire
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The Israeli military’s attack on Rafah puts 1.3 million Palestinians taking refuge — including 600,000 children— in catastrophic danger. 

We need a permanent ceasefire NOW— not a pause or temporary ceasefire. The killing must stop!

There is nothing that justifies the killing of children — in Gaza, or anywhere. 

World leaders must act NOW to save lives and move us towards a future rooted in freedom, justice, dignity, and peace for all people.

#AllEyesOnRafah
#PermanentCeasefireNow
#Artists4Ceasefire
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The Long Goodbye x Glastonbury 2022 💐🙏🏽

Photo: @iso400mike
Outfit: @rastahofficial
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The Long Goodbye x Glastonbury 2022 💐🙏🏽

Photo: @iso400mike
Outfit: @rastahofficial
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The Long Goodbye x Glastonbury 2022 💐🙏🏽

Photo: @iso400mike
Outfit: @rastahofficial
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The Long Goodbye x Glastonbury 2022 💐🙏🏽

Photo: @iso400mike
Outfit: @rastahofficial
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Thanks @voguesingapore for the opportunity to talk about gratitude, joy, and Gaza.

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Credit
Editor-in-chief:
Desmond Lim
@monkiepoo

Photographer:
Adam Franzino | Art Department
@adamfranzino 
@artdeptagencyla 

Groomer:
Michael Dueñas
@michaelduenas

1st Photo Assistant:
Josh DeAngelis

2nd Photo Assistant:
Matt Mimiaga

Digital Tech:
Merlin Viethen

Casting:
Jill Demling
@jilldemling 

Producer:
Jordan Metz
@jor__art 

Fashion feature editor:
Maya Menon
@menon.maya

BTS:
Aimee Madigan
@axmee.ai

Outfit:
Burberry
@burberry

Location:
Sawmill Studio
@sawmillstudio
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Thanks @voguesingapore for the opportunity to talk about gratitude, joy, and Gaza.

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Credit
Editor-in-chief:
Desmond Lim
@monkiepoo

Photographer:
Adam Franzino | Art Department
@adamfranzino 
@artdeptagencyla 

Groomer:
Michael Dueñas
@michaelduenas

1st Photo Assistant:
Josh DeAngelis

2nd Photo Assistant:
Matt Mimiaga

Digital Tech:
Merlin Viethen

Casting:
Jill Demling
@jilldemling 

Producer:
Jordan Metz
@jor__art 

Fashion feature editor:
Maya Menon
@menon.maya

BTS:
Aimee Madigan
@axmee.ai

Outfit:
Burberry
@burberry

Location:
Sawmill Studio
@sawmillstudio
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Thanks @voguesingapore for the opportunity to talk about gratitude, joy, and Gaza.

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Credit
Editor-in-chief:
Desmond Lim
@monkiepoo

Photographer:
Adam Franzino | Art Department
@adamfranzino 
@artdeptagencyla 

Groomer:
Michael Dueñas
@michaelduenas

1st Photo Assistant:
Josh DeAngelis

2nd Photo Assistant:
Matt Mimiaga

Digital Tech:
Merlin Viethen

Casting:
Jill Demling
@jilldemling 

Producer:
Jordan Metz
@jor__art 

Fashion feature editor:
Maya Menon
@menon.maya

BTS:
Aimee Madigan
@axmee.ai

Outfit:
Burberry
@burberry

Location:
Sawmill Studio
@sawmillstudio
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Thanks @voguesingapore for the opportunity to talk about gratitude, joy, and Gaza.

-

Credit
Editor-in-chief:
Desmond Lim
@monkiepoo

Photographer:
Adam Franzino | Art Department
@adamfranzino 
@artdeptagencyla 

Groomer:
Michael Dueñas
@michaelduenas

1st Photo Assistant:
Josh DeAngelis

2nd Photo Assistant:
Matt Mimiaga

Digital Tech:
Merlin Viethen

Casting:
Jill Demling
@jilldemling 

Producer:
Jordan Metz
@jor__art 

Fashion feature editor:
Maya Menon
@menon.maya

BTS:
Aimee Madigan
@axmee.ai

Outfit:
Burberry
@burberry

Location:
Sawmill Studio
@sawmillstudio
Riz Ahmed Instagram - You might hear a lot of talk about how @Joylandmovie is a groundbreaking film. And it is. First Pakistani film to get into Cannes Film Festival, first to win all these awards across the world, first queer love story to be released in Pakistan and first to make an impact like this. But beyond all of those ways it makes history, I guarantee you this film will just make you laugh, smile, and cry. Amazing storytelling, writing, acting, and artistry. Our mission at Left Handed Films is GO LEFT - and this film does that, flipping the script in so many ways. Go see what all the fuss is about. Open in theatres in NYC now, in LA on Friday, April 21 and more cities from April 24.

Written & Directed by @saim.sadiq 

Produced by @apoorvagc, @sarmadkhoosat, Sabiha Sumar & @laurenmann36 

Starring #AliJunejo, @rastisthirdact, @onlyalinakhan, @sarwatg, @sohailsameerofficial, @salmaan_peer & @thesaniasaeed 

Producers: @kathryn.m.moseley, @omridge, @aprilshih & Katharina Otto-Bernstein
Executive Producers: @malala, #RaminBahrani, #WilliamOlsson, #JenGoyneBlake, @tiffanyboyledonnermayer, @ramolaw, #OlegDubson, #KathrinLohmann, @hcprasad, @sukanyapuvvula & @oerockets

Director of Photography: @joesaa
Production Design: @kanwalkhoosat
Co-Producer: @sanajafri14 & Jamila Wenske
Editors: @jasminft & @saim.sadiq
Co-Writer: @magsbriggs 
Original Score: @abdullah.s.siddiqui
Costume Design: @zoyaahassan, @ayeshaimrankhoosat
Casting Director: @sanajafri14
Riz Ahmed Instagram - The Long Goodbye Short has won the Oscar qualifying Grand Prix at Hollyshorts Festival!!! Proud of how it’s connecting, scary how it’s feeling more and more relevant. Pls support us - watch & share the film   please follow @thelonggoodbyeshort 🙏🏽⚡️👊🏽
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Honestly loved working with @AlexandreMattiussi9 and the whole @AmiParis team - good vibes, genuine people. ❤️
#AmiParis #Ad #AmiFW22

📷 = @alasdairmclellan
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Honestly loved working with @AlexandreMattiussi9 and the whole @AmiParis team - good vibes, genuine people. ❤️
#AmiParis #Ad #AmiFW22

📷 = @alasdairmclellan
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Dehumanising and demonising people legitimises hate, discriminatory laws, violence, and war. Enough is enough.⁣
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Full speech at link in bio. ⁣
@inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Artists call for ceasefire now.

artists4ceasefire.org
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Artists call for ceasefire now.

artists4ceasefire.org
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Artists call for ceasefire now.

artists4ceasefire.org
Riz Ahmed Instagram - Artists call for ceasefire now.

artists4ceasefire.org
Riz Ahmed - 141.7K Likes - When you spend your life code switching you learn to never bring all of your raw, unfiltered self to the table. But this film was just that - our families and fears, the music and the message, Urdu and English - holding nothing back. Winning an Oscar for THIS film of all films? It’s a lesson to make the thing you think you shouldn’t.

Also, Oscar’s are seriously heavy. Carrying one for 12 hours feels like your shoulder is dislocating. And maybe that was a lesson too - that the weight you carry is the reward, the pain is the poetry, your gift and curse are the same. Confront your adversity, embrace it, and share it - it will elevate you. That’s what we did with this film. We put our nightmares on screen and they turned into a dream. 

Thank you God for teaching me. 

Shout out to everyone who has helped carry that weight as we made this film - @_aneil_ you are a genius and one of the great filmmakers of your generation, @redinho808 your music was the backbone of this film and album,  @carolinereason you’re my sister and have been holding me on this journey for so long thank you, @astridferguson you’re a G and there’s seriously nothing you can’t do, @djbradfield you’re an artist’s dream and @wepresent @somesuchandco @randcpmk @londonflairpr @elevenmgmt we wouldn’t be here without you. 

Thank you to my family and to my wife @ffmirza for being my torch in the darkness.

Thanks @julieragolia & @michaelduenas, @zegnaofficial @boucheron for the look.

Photo:
@arturoholmesphotos
@gettyentertainment

141.7K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : When you spend your life code switching you learn to never bring all of your raw, unfiltered self to the table. But this film was just that – our families and fears, the music and the message, Urdu and English – holding nothing back. Winning an Oscar for THIS film of all films? It’s a lesson to make the thing you think you shouldn’t. Also, Oscar’s are seriously heavy. Carrying one for 12 hours feels like your shoulder is dislocating. And maybe that was a lesson too – that the weight you carry is the reward, the pain is the poetry, your gift and curse are the same. Confront your adversity, embrace it, and share it – it will elevate you. That’s what we did with this film. We put our nightmares on screen and they turned into a dream. Thank you God for teaching me. Shout out to everyone who has helped carry that weight as we made this film – @_aneil_ you are a genius and one of the great filmmakers of your generation, @redinho808 your music was the backbone of this film and album, @carolinereason you’re my sister and have been holding me on this journey for so long thank you, @astridferguson you’re a G and there’s seriously nothing you can’t do, @djbradfield you’re an artist’s dream and @wepresent @somesuchandco @randcpmk @londonflairpr @elevenmgmt we wouldn’t be here without you. Thank you to my family and to my wife @ffmirza for being my torch in the darkness. Thanks @julieragolia & @michaelduenas, @zegnaofficial @boucheron for the look. Photo: @arturoholmesphotos @gettyentertainment
Likes : 141736
Riz Ahmed - 141.7K Likes - When you spend your life code switching you learn to never bring all of your raw, unfiltered self to the table. But this film was just that - our families and fears, the music and the message, Urdu and English - holding nothing back. Winning an Oscar for THIS film of all films? It’s a lesson to make the thing you think you shouldn’t.

Also, Oscar’s are seriously heavy. Carrying one for 12 hours feels like your shoulder is dislocating. And maybe that was a lesson too - that the weight you carry is the reward, the pain is the poetry, your gift and curse are the same. Confront your adversity, embrace it, and share it - it will elevate you. That’s what we did with this film. We put our nightmares on screen and they turned into a dream. 

Thank you God for teaching me. 

Shout out to everyone who has helped carry that weight as we made this film - @_aneil_ you are a genius and one of the great filmmakers of your generation, @redinho808 your music was the backbone of this film and album,  @carolinereason you’re my sister and have been holding me on this journey for so long thank you, @astridferguson you’re a G and there’s seriously nothing you can’t do, @djbradfield you’re an artist’s dream and @wepresent @somesuchandco @randcpmk @londonflairpr @elevenmgmt we wouldn’t be here without you. 

Thank you to my family and to my wife @ffmirza for being my torch in the darkness.

Thanks @julieragolia & @michaelduenas, @zegnaofficial @boucheron for the look.

Photo:
@arturoholmesphotos
@gettyentertainment

141.7K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : When you spend your life code switching you learn to never bring all of your raw, unfiltered self to the table. But this film was just that – our families and fears, the music and the message, Urdu and English – holding nothing back. Winning an Oscar for THIS film of all films? It’s a lesson to make the thing you think you shouldn’t. Also, Oscar’s are seriously heavy. Carrying one for 12 hours feels like your shoulder is dislocating. And maybe that was a lesson too – that the weight you carry is the reward, the pain is the poetry, your gift and curse are the same. Confront your adversity, embrace it, and share it – it will elevate you. That’s what we did with this film. We put our nightmares on screen and they turned into a dream. Thank you God for teaching me. Shout out to everyone who has helped carry that weight as we made this film – @_aneil_ you are a genius and one of the great filmmakers of your generation, @redinho808 your music was the backbone of this film and album, @carolinereason you’re my sister and have been holding me on this journey for so long thank you, @astridferguson you’re a G and there’s seriously nothing you can’t do, @djbradfield you’re an artist’s dream and @wepresent @somesuchandco @randcpmk @londonflairpr @elevenmgmt we wouldn’t be here without you. Thank you to my family and to my wife @ffmirza for being my torch in the darkness. Thanks @julieragolia & @michaelduenas, @zegnaofficial @boucheron for the look. Photo: @arturoholmesphotos @gettyentertainment
Likes : 141736
Riz Ahmed - 141.7K Likes - When you spend your life code switching you learn to never bring all of your raw, unfiltered self to the table. But this film was just that - our families and fears, the music and the message, Urdu and English - holding nothing back. Winning an Oscar for THIS film of all films? It’s a lesson to make the thing you think you shouldn’t.

Also, Oscar’s are seriously heavy. Carrying one for 12 hours feels like your shoulder is dislocating. And maybe that was a lesson too - that the weight you carry is the reward, the pain is the poetry, your gift and curse are the same. Confront your adversity, embrace it, and share it - it will elevate you. That’s what we did with this film. We put our nightmares on screen and they turned into a dream. 

Thank you God for teaching me. 

Shout out to everyone who has helped carry that weight as we made this film - @_aneil_ you are a genius and one of the great filmmakers of your generation, @redinho808 your music was the backbone of this film and album,  @carolinereason you’re my sister and have been holding me on this journey for so long thank you, @astridferguson you’re a G and there’s seriously nothing you can’t do, @djbradfield you’re an artist’s dream and @wepresent @somesuchandco @randcpmk @londonflairpr @elevenmgmt we wouldn’t be here without you. 

Thank you to my family and to my wife @ffmirza for being my torch in the darkness.

Thanks @julieragolia & @michaelduenas, @zegnaofficial @boucheron for the look.

Photo:
@arturoholmesphotos
@gettyentertainment

141.7K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : When you spend your life code switching you learn to never bring all of your raw, unfiltered self to the table. But this film was just that – our families and fears, the music and the message, Urdu and English – holding nothing back. Winning an Oscar for THIS film of all films? It’s a lesson to make the thing you think you shouldn’t. Also, Oscar’s are seriously heavy. Carrying one for 12 hours feels like your shoulder is dislocating. And maybe that was a lesson too – that the weight you carry is the reward, the pain is the poetry, your gift and curse are the same. Confront your adversity, embrace it, and share it – it will elevate you. That’s what we did with this film. We put our nightmares on screen and they turned into a dream. Thank you God for teaching me. Shout out to everyone who has helped carry that weight as we made this film – @_aneil_ you are a genius and one of the great filmmakers of your generation, @redinho808 your music was the backbone of this film and album, @carolinereason you’re my sister and have been holding me on this journey for so long thank you, @astridferguson you’re a G and there’s seriously nothing you can’t do, @djbradfield you’re an artist’s dream and @wepresent @somesuchandco @randcpmk @londonflairpr @elevenmgmt we wouldn’t be here without you. Thank you to my family and to my wife @ffmirza for being my torch in the darkness. Thanks @julieragolia & @michaelduenas, @zegnaofficial @boucheron for the look. Photo: @arturoholmesphotos @gettyentertainment
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Riz Ahmed - 107.4K Likes - From drum practice in a basement to the Oscars, thank you to everyone who supported us on this unforgettable journey. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Photography: @leighkeily ⁣⁣⁣⁣
Wearing: @prada⁣⁣⁣⁣
Watch: @girardperregaux⁣⁣⁣⁣
Styling: @julieragolia⁣⁣⁣⁣
Groomer: @jhizet

107.4K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : From drum practice in a basement to the Oscars, thank you to everyone who supported us on this unforgettable journey. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Photography: @leighkeily ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Wearing: @prada⁣⁣⁣⁣ Watch: @girardperregaux⁣⁣⁣⁣ Styling: @julieragolia⁣⁣⁣⁣ Groomer: @jhizet
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Riz Ahmed - 99.8K Likes - Wow! I'm honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣
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Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.

99.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Wow! I’m honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣ ⁣ Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.
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Riz Ahmed - 99.8K Likes - Wow! I'm honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣
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Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.

99.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Wow! I’m honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣ ⁣ Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.
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Riz Ahmed - 99.8K Likes - Wow! I'm honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣
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Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.

99.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Wow! I’m honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣ ⁣ Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.
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Riz Ahmed - 99.8K Likes - Wow! I'm honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣
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Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.

99.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Wow! I’m honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣ ⁣ Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.
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Riz Ahmed - 99.8K Likes - Wow! I'm honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣
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Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.

99.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Wow! I’m honoured to be nominated by my fellow actors alongside such inspiring performances, and am grateful to the Academy for their support and encouragement. I’m equally thrilled for our visionary writer-director Darius Marder and the brilliant Paul Raci, as well as our editor Mikkel, sound designer Nicolas, and co-writer Abe Marder. These nominations represents the time, generosity and talents of so many — all of our incredible cast, crew, producers, and in particular I’d like to thank my mentors in the drumming, addiction recovery, and D/deaf communities.⁣ ⁣ Sound of Metal is about how a health crisis can cut you off from your life and loved ones, and force you to grow in unexpected ways. In a challenging year for so many, I hope this story can inspire us to forge new and deeper connections with ourselves and others.
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Riz Ahmed - 95.3K Likes - Today we are launching a solution - a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy 
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please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣
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More info at: ⁣⁣⁣
pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film

95.3K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Today we are launching a solution – a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy ⁣⁣⁣ please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ More info at: ⁣⁣⁣ pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film
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Riz Ahmed - 95.3K Likes - Today we are launching a solution - a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy 
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please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣
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More info at: ⁣⁣⁣
pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film

95.3K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Today we are launching a solution – a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy ⁣⁣⁣ please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ More info at: ⁣⁣⁣ pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film
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Riz Ahmed - 95.3K Likes - Today we are launching a solution - a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy 
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please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣
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More info at: ⁣⁣⁣
pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film

95.3K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Today we are launching a solution – a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy ⁣⁣⁣ please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ More info at: ⁣⁣⁣ pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film
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Riz Ahmed - 95.3K Likes - Today we are launching a solution - a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy 
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please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣
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More info at: ⁣⁣⁣
pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film

95.3K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Today we are launching a solution – a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy ⁣⁣⁣ please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ More info at: ⁣⁣⁣ pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film
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Riz Ahmed - 95.3K Likes - Today we are launching a solution - a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy 
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please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣
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More info at: ⁣⁣⁣
pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film

95.3K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Today we are launching a solution – a grant to Muslim filmmakers and a blueprint for the industry to take up NOW, with @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation @mahershalaali @minib622 @karimamer33 @rosaetlesgarconsattab @imlenakhan @hasanminhaj @jehane11 @ramy ⁣⁣⁣ please help spread the word. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ More info at: ⁣⁣⁣ pillarsfund.org/muslims-in-film
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Riz Ahmed - 91.6K Likes - I'm fed up of seeing Muslim characters on screen either negative or non existent. The industry must change. Our new study proves what many of us always felt about #MuslimsInFilm. The cost is measured in hate & lost lives. Full speech at link in bio.⁣
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@inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation

91.6K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : I’m fed up of seeing Muslim characters on screen either negative or non existent. The industry must change. Our new study proves what many of us always felt about #MuslimsInFilm. The cost is measured in hate & lost lives. Full speech at link in bio.⁣ ⁣ @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation
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Riz Ahmed - 79.1K Likes - Thank you @variety for putting me on your cover. And thank you to every single one of you that has supported me along the way. 

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Photos @paolakudacki 
Styling @julieragolia 
Grooming @serafinosays

79.1K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Thank you @variety for putting me on your cover. And thank you to every single one of you that has supported me along the way. ——— Photos @paolakudacki Styling @julieragolia Grooming @serafinosays
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Riz Ahmed - 79.1K Likes - Thank you @variety for putting me on your cover. And thank you to every single one of you that has supported me along the way. 

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Photos @paolakudacki 
Styling @julieragolia 
Grooming @serafinosays

79.1K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Thank you @variety for putting me on your cover. And thank you to every single one of you that has supported me along the way. ——— Photos @paolakudacki Styling @julieragolia Grooming @serafinosays
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Riz Ahmed - 75.4K Likes - Thank you @bafta for the nominations for Sound of Metal and Mogul Mowgli. Both these stories are so close to my heart I can’t even explain. We made them against the odds with a lot of love, and to see that love coming back is an incredible feeling.
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Shout out Darius Marder, Paul Raci, Olivia Cooke, all our cast and crew, my teachers Jeremy Lee Stone, Gregory Berger Sobeck, Guy Licata, Leighton Grant, our producers Sacha & Bert at Caviar, everyone at Ward Four, Vertigo, Protagonist, Amazon - and the members of the Deaf community who welcomed, educated and guided me. ⁣
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For Mogul Mowgli - thank you to Bassam Tariq for your vision, Aly Khan, Nabhaan Rizwan, Anjana Vasan, Aiysha Hart, Jeff mirza, Sudha and all our incredible cast, our incredible crew, our producers - Thomas Benski and everyone at Pulse Films, Bennett McGhee at Silver Town Films, Michael Peay, our executive producers Yann Demange, Dimitra Tsingou, Eva Yates and everyone at BBC films, Cinereach, Suroosh & Vice Media, Ryot Films, BFI distribution.

75.4K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Thank you @bafta for the nominations for Sound of Metal and Mogul Mowgli. Both these stories are so close to my heart I can’t even explain. We made them against the odds with a lot of love, and to see that love coming back is an incredible feeling. ⁣ Shout out Darius Marder, Paul Raci, Olivia Cooke, all our cast and crew, my teachers Jeremy Lee Stone, Gregory Berger Sobeck, Guy Licata, Leighton Grant, our producers Sacha & Bert at Caviar, everyone at Ward Four, Vertigo, Protagonist, Amazon – and the members of the Deaf community who welcomed, educated and guided me. ⁣ ⁣ For Mogul Mowgli – thank you to Bassam Tariq for your vision, Aly Khan, Nabhaan Rizwan, Anjana Vasan, Aiysha Hart, Jeff mirza, Sudha and all our incredible cast, our incredible crew, our producers – Thomas Benski and everyone at Pulse Films, Bennett McGhee at Silver Town Films, Michael Peay, our executive producers Yann Demange, Dimitra Tsingou, Eva Yates and everyone at BBC films, Cinereach, Suroosh & Vice Media, Ryot Films, BFI distribution.
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Riz Ahmed - 75.4K Likes - Thank you @bafta for the nominations for Sound of Metal and Mogul Mowgli. Both these stories are so close to my heart I can’t even explain. We made them against the odds with a lot of love, and to see that love coming back is an incredible feeling.
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Shout out Darius Marder, Paul Raci, Olivia Cooke, all our cast and crew, my teachers Jeremy Lee Stone, Gregory Berger Sobeck, Guy Licata, Leighton Grant, our producers Sacha & Bert at Caviar, everyone at Ward Four, Vertigo, Protagonist, Amazon - and the members of the Deaf community who welcomed, educated and guided me. ⁣
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For Mogul Mowgli - thank you to Bassam Tariq for your vision, Aly Khan, Nabhaan Rizwan, Anjana Vasan, Aiysha Hart, Jeff mirza, Sudha and all our incredible cast, our incredible crew, our producers - Thomas Benski and everyone at Pulse Films, Bennett McGhee at Silver Town Films, Michael Peay, our executive producers Yann Demange, Dimitra Tsingou, Eva Yates and everyone at BBC films, Cinereach, Suroosh & Vice Media, Ryot Films, BFI distribution.

75.4K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Thank you @bafta for the nominations for Sound of Metal and Mogul Mowgli. Both these stories are so close to my heart I can’t even explain. We made them against the odds with a lot of love, and to see that love coming back is an incredible feeling. ⁣ Shout out Darius Marder, Paul Raci, Olivia Cooke, all our cast and crew, my teachers Jeremy Lee Stone, Gregory Berger Sobeck, Guy Licata, Leighton Grant, our producers Sacha & Bert at Caviar, everyone at Ward Four, Vertigo, Protagonist, Amazon – and the members of the Deaf community who welcomed, educated and guided me. ⁣ ⁣ For Mogul Mowgli – thank you to Bassam Tariq for your vision, Aly Khan, Nabhaan Rizwan, Anjana Vasan, Aiysha Hart, Jeff mirza, Sudha and all our incredible cast, our incredible crew, our producers – Thomas Benski and everyone at Pulse Films, Bennett McGhee at Silver Town Films, Michael Peay, our executive producers Yann Demange, Dimitra Tsingou, Eva Yates and everyone at BBC films, Cinereach, Suroosh & Vice Media, Ryot Films, BFI distribution.
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Riz Ahmed - 73.6K Likes - Rest in Peace MKW…rare talent, unique soul. So generous, humble, badass, and so unapologetically yourself. Thank you for the art you gave us & all you taught me.

Tough week shooting The Night Of. He’s told he has afternoon off, but not me. End of day in my trailer I see he’s spent his time off buying me the nicest & prob still most expensive jacket I own. Just to give me a boost & show love.

Another time I go to his apartment to rehearse. I’m analysing the hell out of the scenes. He tells me “stop thinking about it, try dreaming about it”. Took me years to even understand. He brought heart to the art.

73.6K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Rest in Peace MKW…rare talent, unique soul. So generous, humble, badass, and so unapologetically yourself. Thank you for the art you gave us & all you taught me. Tough week shooting The Night Of. He’s told he has afternoon off, but not me. End of day in my trailer I see he’s spent his time off buying me the nicest & prob still most expensive jacket I own. Just to give me a boost & show love. Another time I go to his apartment to rehearse. I’m analysing the hell out of the scenes. He tells me “stop thinking about it, try dreaming about it”. Took me years to even understand. He brought heart to the art.
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Riz Ahmed - 72.8K Likes - Met Gala, 2022. Shout out to the workers and immigrants who make every ‘Gilded Age’ possible. Custom silk workwear by @4sdesigns_ , tank top / uncle banyaain, vintage work boots, Indian influenced necklace by @Cartier, shoe lace belt as “white tie”, styling by the one & only @JulieRagolia, grooming by @janicekinjo. 

Photo: @gettyentertainment @metcostumeinstitute @voguemagazine

72.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Met Gala, 2022. Shout out to the workers and immigrants who make every ‘Gilded Age’ possible. Custom silk workwear by @4sdesigns_ , tank top / uncle banyaain, vintage work boots, Indian influenced necklace by @Cartier, shoe lace belt as “white tie”, styling by the one & only @JulieRagolia, grooming by @janicekinjo. Photo: @gettyentertainment @metcostumeinstitute @voguemagazine
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Riz Ahmed - 70.3K Likes - How do we get into character for intensely emotional scenes? How else… 

Go follow @aditya_geddada and @lucianrivermirage 

#EncounterMovie out now on Prime

70.3K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : How do we get into character for intensely emotional scenes? How else… Go follow @aditya_geddada and @lucianrivermirage #EncounterMovie out now on Prime
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Riz Ahmed - 64.8K Likes - Highlights from our talk with @deadline about making Sound of Metal 1) You can either have vulnerability or control, you can’t have both 2) The only reason acting is even possible is because inside each of us, is all of us 3) Darius owes me a $900 meal. ⁣
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Photo: @joshtelles

64.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Highlights from our talk with @deadline about making Sound of Metal 1) You can either have vulnerability or control, you can’t have both 2) The only reason acting is even possible is because inside each of us, is all of us 3) Darius owes me a $900 meal. ⁣ ⁣ Photo: @joshtelles
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Riz Ahmed - 64.8K Likes - Highlights from our talk with @deadline about making Sound of Metal 1) You can either have vulnerability or control, you can’t have both 2) The only reason acting is even possible is because inside each of us, is all of us 3) Darius owes me a $900 meal. ⁣
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Photo: @joshtelles

64.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Highlights from our talk with @deadline about making Sound of Metal 1) You can either have vulnerability or control, you can’t have both 2) The only reason acting is even possible is because inside each of us, is all of us 3) Darius owes me a $900 meal. ⁣ ⁣ Photo: @joshtelles
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Riz Ahmed - 63.5K Likes - The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album?
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Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.

63.5K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album? ⁣ Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.
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Riz Ahmed - 63.5K Likes - The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album?
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Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.

63.5K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album? ⁣ Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.
Likes : 63484
Riz Ahmed - 63.5K Likes - The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album?
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Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.

63.5K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album? ⁣ Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.
Likes : 63484
Riz Ahmed - 63.5K Likes - The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album?
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Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.

63.5K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album? ⁣ Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.
Likes : 63484
Riz Ahmed - 63.5K Likes - The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album?
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Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.

63.5K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album? ⁣ Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.
Likes : 63484
Riz Ahmed - 63.5K Likes - The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album?
⁣
Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.

63.5K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The Long Goodbye was released a year ago. Sometimes feels like a week ago and sometimes feels like a decade. What a crazy year. What was your favourite track from the album? ⁣ Can’t believe we didn’t tour but ended up doing these conversations, and a live stream. Can’t wait to get back on stage. Big thanks to @hassanhajjaj_larache for the snaps, @_aneil_ and @wepresent for the short film, and @redinho808 for the tracks, where it all started.
Likes : 63484
Riz Ahmed - 63.3K Likes - spoke to @nytimes about the importance of letting go of control.

“You prepare like an obsessive psychopath,” Ahmed said, “and then you turn up like someone who doesn’t know how to tie their shoelaces and you see what happens.”

63.3K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : spoke to @nytimes about the importance of letting go of control. “You prepare like an obsessive psychopath,” Ahmed said, “and then you turn up like someone who doesn’t know how to tie their shoelaces and you see what happens.”
Likes : 63302
Riz Ahmed - 63.3K Likes - spoke to @nytimes about the importance of letting go of control.

“You prepare like an obsessive psychopath,” Ahmed said, “and then you turn up like someone who doesn’t know how to tie their shoelaces and you see what happens.”

63.3K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : spoke to @nytimes about the importance of letting go of control. “You prepare like an obsessive psychopath,” Ahmed said, “and then you turn up like someone who doesn’t know how to tie their shoelaces and you see what happens.”
Likes : 63302
Riz Ahmed - 63.3K Likes - spoke to @nytimes about the importance of letting go of control.

“You prepare like an obsessive psychopath,” Ahmed said, “and then you turn up like someone who doesn’t know how to tie their shoelaces and you see what happens.”

63.3K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : spoke to @nytimes about the importance of letting go of control. “You prepare like an obsessive psychopath,” Ahmed said, “and then you turn up like someone who doesn’t know how to tie their shoelaces and you see what happens.”
Likes : 63302
Riz Ahmed - 63.3K Likes - spoke to @nytimes about the importance of letting go of control.

“You prepare like an obsessive psychopath,” Ahmed said, “and then you turn up like someone who doesn’t know how to tie their shoelaces and you see what happens.”

63.3K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : spoke to @nytimes about the importance of letting go of control. “You prepare like an obsessive psychopath,” Ahmed said, “and then you turn up like someone who doesn’t know how to tie their shoelaces and you see what happens.”
Likes : 63302
Riz Ahmed - 61.1K Likes - Thank you @britishvogue for the chat about the creative process behind the film.⁣⁣⁣
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photographer: @gregwilliamsphotography

61.1K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Thank you @britishvogue for the chat about the creative process behind the film.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ photographer: @gregwilliamsphotography
Likes : 61127
Riz Ahmed - 59.9K Likes - Apparently I am one of the worlds most productive people. My secret? Writing, editing, and then re writing this caption for the last hour. Thank you @fastcompany for shining a light on my company Left Handed Films and providing ammo in the war against my Dad’s claims that I don’t have a real job. We will prevail. Writing Instagram captions IS a job, Baba.

59.9K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Apparently I am one of the worlds most productive people. My secret? Writing, editing, and then re writing this caption for the last hour. Thank you @fastcompany for shining a light on my company Left Handed Films and providing ammo in the war against my Dad’s claims that I don’t have a real job. We will prevail. Writing Instagram captions IS a job, Baba.
Likes : 59934
Riz Ahmed - 57.4K Likes - It was a good one this year, wasn’t it?

Shout out to the Daniel’s for changing the game, and @kehuyquan who I watched endlessly in Goonies and Temple of Doom as a kid - ahead of his time back then, and now back to claim his rightful place. 

Styling - @julieragolia
Hair - @michaelduenas
Clothes - @prada & @vacheronconstantin

Photos: @gettyentertainment

57.4K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : It was a good one this year, wasn’t it? Shout out to the Daniel’s for changing the game, and @kehuyquan who I watched endlessly in Goonies and Temple of Doom as a kid – ahead of his time back then, and now back to claim his rightful place.  Styling – @julieragolia Hair – @michaelduenas Clothes – @prada & @vacheronconstantin Photos: @gettyentertainment
Likes : 57404
Riz Ahmed - 57.4K Likes - It was a good one this year, wasn’t it?

Shout out to the Daniel’s for changing the game, and @kehuyquan who I watched endlessly in Goonies and Temple of Doom as a kid - ahead of his time back then, and now back to claim his rightful place. 

Styling - @julieragolia
Hair - @michaelduenas
Clothes - @prada & @vacheronconstantin

Photos: @gettyentertainment

57.4K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : It was a good one this year, wasn’t it? Shout out to the Daniel’s for changing the game, and @kehuyquan who I watched endlessly in Goonies and Temple of Doom as a kid – ahead of his time back then, and now back to claim his rightful place.  Styling – @julieragolia Hair – @michaelduenas Clothes – @prada & @vacheronconstantin Photos: @gettyentertainment
Likes : 57404
Riz Ahmed - 57.4K Likes - It was a good one this year, wasn’t it?

Shout out to the Daniel’s for changing the game, and @kehuyquan who I watched endlessly in Goonies and Temple of Doom as a kid - ahead of his time back then, and now back to claim his rightful place. 

Styling - @julieragolia
Hair - @michaelduenas
Clothes - @prada & @vacheronconstantin

Photos: @gettyentertainment

57.4K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : It was a good one this year, wasn’t it? Shout out to the Daniel’s for changing the game, and @kehuyquan who I watched endlessly in Goonies and Temple of Doom as a kid – ahead of his time back then, and now back to claim his rightful place.  Styling – @julieragolia Hair – @michaelduenas Clothes – @prada & @vacheronconstantin Photos: @gettyentertainment
Likes : 57404
Riz Ahmed - 53.6K Likes - Thank you @britishgq for this cover...I know I'm not saving the planet or lives or anything really, but I agree it takes guts to wear pastel shades. Also was bustin' a tank top on a cold day, so, yea... #GQHeroes

--—

🙏🏽 @jonathangq 

📸: @tung_walsh 

👕: @luke_jefferson_day 

💇🏽‍♂️: @tarahmakeup

53.6K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Thank you @britishgq for this cover…I know I’m not saving the planet or lives or anything really, but I agree it takes guts to wear pastel shades. Also was bustin’ a tank top on a cold day, so, yea… #GQHeroes –— 🙏🏽 @jonathangq 📸: @tung_walsh 👕: @luke_jefferson_day 💇🏽‍♂️: @tarahmakeup
Likes : 53589
Riz Ahmed - 51.4K Likes - 🙌🏽

51.4K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : 🙌🏽
Likes : 51408
Riz Ahmed - 51.2K Likes - One week left to watch The Long Goodbye Livestream. You seen it? Let me know what you think below... ⁣
⁣
Link in Stories. ⁣
📷 @kellymason

51.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : One week left to watch The Long Goodbye Livestream. You seen it? Let me know what you think below… ⁣ ⁣ Link in Stories. ⁣ 📷 @kellymason
Likes : 51199
Riz Ahmed - 50.2K Likes - Bumblebee - you hurt my feelings, and I must have hurt yours somehow. But let’s move past this. Please.

@UniStudios

50.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Bumblebee – you hurt my feelings, and I must have hurt yours somehow. But let’s move past this. Please. @UniStudios
Likes : 50172
Riz Ahmed - 48.6K Likes - We picked ten of tomorrow’s best Muslim filmmakers for the Pillars Fellowship, and it felt so good to welcome them to LONDON for their second retreat. 

Thank you to the amazing @pillarsfund for making this happen, & thank you to our all-star team of mentors and mavericks who lent their wisdom & inspiration: 

@malala @asmakhanlondon @asifkapadia1 @everydaymuslimheritage @hassanakkad Nida Manzoor, Rose Garnett, Mona Qureshi, Tanya Qureshi, Claudia Yusef, and @netflix @AmazonStudios @britishfilminstitute @workingtitlefilms @thehoxtonhotel. 

Our 2022 pillars fellows are:
-Fateme Ahmadi, @Fa.ahmadi 
-Zeshawn Ali, @zeshawnali
-Aqsa Altaf, @Aqsaaltaf
-Nausheen Dadabhoy, @naushero
-Imran J. Khan, @Imranjkhan
-Karim Khan, @Karim4782
-Myriam Raja, @Myriam.raja
-Nadra Widatalla, @Nadra.w
-Farida Zahran, @Faridazahran_
-Ali Imran Zaidi, @Aliimranzaidi

48.6K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : We picked ten of tomorrow’s best Muslim filmmakers for the Pillars Fellowship, and it felt so good to welcome them to LONDON for their second retreat. Thank you to the amazing @pillarsfund for making this happen, & thank you to our all-star team of mentors and mavericks who lent their wisdom & inspiration: @malala @asmakhanlondon @asifkapadia1 @everydaymuslimheritage @hassanakkad Nida Manzoor, Rose Garnett, Mona Qureshi, Tanya Qureshi, Claudia Yusef, and @netflix @AmazonStudios @britishfilminstitute @workingtitlefilms @thehoxtonhotel. Our 2022 pillars fellows are: -Fateme Ahmadi, @Fa.ahmadi  -Zeshawn Ali, @zeshawnali -Aqsa Altaf, @Aqsaaltaf -Nausheen Dadabhoy, @naushero -Imran J. Khan, @Imranjkhan -Karim Khan, @Karim4782 -Myriam Raja, @Myriam.raja -Nadra Widatalla, @Nadra.w -Farida Zahran, @Faridazahran_ -Ali Imran Zaidi, @Aliimranzaidi
Likes : 48619
Riz Ahmed - 48.6K Likes - We picked ten of tomorrow’s best Muslim filmmakers for the Pillars Fellowship, and it felt so good to welcome them to LONDON for their second retreat. 

Thank you to the amazing @pillarsfund for making this happen, & thank you to our all-star team of mentors and mavericks who lent their wisdom & inspiration: 

@malala @asmakhanlondon @asifkapadia1 @everydaymuslimheritage @hassanakkad Nida Manzoor, Rose Garnett, Mona Qureshi, Tanya Qureshi, Claudia Yusef, and @netflix @AmazonStudios @britishfilminstitute @workingtitlefilms @thehoxtonhotel. 

Our 2022 pillars fellows are:
-Fateme Ahmadi, @Fa.ahmadi 
-Zeshawn Ali, @zeshawnali
-Aqsa Altaf, @Aqsaaltaf
-Nausheen Dadabhoy, @naushero
-Imran J. Khan, @Imranjkhan
-Karim Khan, @Karim4782
-Myriam Raja, @Myriam.raja
-Nadra Widatalla, @Nadra.w
-Farida Zahran, @Faridazahran_
-Ali Imran Zaidi, @Aliimranzaidi

48.6K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : We picked ten of tomorrow’s best Muslim filmmakers for the Pillars Fellowship, and it felt so good to welcome them to LONDON for their second retreat. Thank you to the amazing @pillarsfund for making this happen, & thank you to our all-star team of mentors and mavericks who lent their wisdom & inspiration: @malala @asmakhanlondon @asifkapadia1 @everydaymuslimheritage @hassanakkad Nida Manzoor, Rose Garnett, Mona Qureshi, Tanya Qureshi, Claudia Yusef, and @netflix @AmazonStudios @britishfilminstitute @workingtitlefilms @thehoxtonhotel. Our 2022 pillars fellows are: -Fateme Ahmadi, @Fa.ahmadi  -Zeshawn Ali, @zeshawnali -Aqsa Altaf, @Aqsaaltaf -Nausheen Dadabhoy, @naushero -Imran J. Khan, @Imranjkhan -Karim Khan, @Karim4782 -Myriam Raja, @Myriam.raja -Nadra Widatalla, @Nadra.w -Farida Zahran, @Faridazahran_ -Ali Imran Zaidi, @Aliimranzaidi
Likes : 48619
Riz Ahmed - 48.6K Likes - We picked ten of tomorrow’s best Muslim filmmakers for the Pillars Fellowship, and it felt so good to welcome them to LONDON for their second retreat. 

Thank you to the amazing @pillarsfund for making this happen, & thank you to our all-star team of mentors and mavericks who lent their wisdom & inspiration: 

@malala @asmakhanlondon @asifkapadia1 @everydaymuslimheritage @hassanakkad Nida Manzoor, Rose Garnett, Mona Qureshi, Tanya Qureshi, Claudia Yusef, and @netflix @AmazonStudios @britishfilminstitute @workingtitlefilms @thehoxtonhotel. 

Our 2022 pillars fellows are:
-Fateme Ahmadi, @Fa.ahmadi 
-Zeshawn Ali, @zeshawnali
-Aqsa Altaf, @Aqsaaltaf
-Nausheen Dadabhoy, @naushero
-Imran J. Khan, @Imranjkhan
-Karim Khan, @Karim4782
-Myriam Raja, @Myriam.raja
-Nadra Widatalla, @Nadra.w
-Farida Zahran, @Faridazahran_
-Ali Imran Zaidi, @Aliimranzaidi

48.6K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : We picked ten of tomorrow’s best Muslim filmmakers for the Pillars Fellowship, and it felt so good to welcome them to LONDON for their second retreat. Thank you to the amazing @pillarsfund for making this happen, & thank you to our all-star team of mentors and mavericks who lent their wisdom & inspiration: @malala @asmakhanlondon @asifkapadia1 @everydaymuslimheritage @hassanakkad Nida Manzoor, Rose Garnett, Mona Qureshi, Tanya Qureshi, Claudia Yusef, and @netflix @AmazonStudios @britishfilminstitute @workingtitlefilms @thehoxtonhotel. Our 2022 pillars fellows are: -Fateme Ahmadi, @Fa.ahmadi  -Zeshawn Ali, @zeshawnali -Aqsa Altaf, @Aqsaaltaf -Nausheen Dadabhoy, @naushero -Imran J. Khan, @Imranjkhan -Karim Khan, @Karim4782 -Myriam Raja, @Myriam.raja -Nadra Widatalla, @Nadra.w -Farida Zahran, @Faridazahran_ -Ali Imran Zaidi, @Aliimranzaidi
Likes : 48619
Riz Ahmed - 47.8K Likes - For all the innocent children whose lives have been shattered in Gaza, we say with united hearts: NOT IN OUR NAME. All the killing must stop.

At this moment, one out of every two children under six in Gaza is acutely malnourished and at risk of starvation. Join the world in demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire now in Palestine. Our humanity depends on it. 

#CeasefireNow #artists4ceasefire #notinourname #FreePalestine

Directed by @JonathanOlinger
Creative direction by @mayasavage.earth
Music by @maxllmusic
Poem written and delivered by @SaulWilliams during the invasion of Iraq
Shared by @thehumanstory as an offering for all to use

47.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : For all the innocent children whose lives have been shattered in Gaza, we say with united hearts: NOT IN OUR NAME. All the killing must stop. At this moment, one out of every two children under six in Gaza is acutely malnourished and at risk of starvation. Join the world in demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire now in Palestine. Our humanity depends on it. #CeasefireNow #artists4ceasefire #notinourname #FreePalestine Directed by @JonathanOlinger Creative direction by @mayasavage.earth Music by @maxllmusic Poem written and delivered by @SaulWilliams during the invasion of Iraq Shared by @thehumanstory as an offering for all to use
Likes : 47753
Riz Ahmed - 47.5K Likes - We are so proud at Left Handed Films to be a part of @joylandmovie. Our motto is “go left” and Saim Sadiq’s unique film does just that. JOYLAND is ground-breaking. And it's easy to get lost in all the ways that it is; the first Pakistani film at Cannes, the first award-winner, the first to be Oscar®️ shortlisted, and a queer love story that has overcome multiple bans. But more important than any of the glass ceilings it smashes, is how this film so masterfully breaks our hearts. Saim Sadiq’s filmmaking is both understated and gut-wrenching. His writing is consistently unexpected, and every scene is so elegantly composed but still bursting with raw performances. JOYLAND is one of the best films of the year, and against all odds of resources and marketing budgets, it's been amazing to see festival juries, audiences, and critics shouting that from the rooftops.

47.5K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : We are so proud at Left Handed Films to be a part of @joylandmovie. Our motto is “go left” and Saim Sadiq’s unique film does just that. JOYLAND is ground-breaking. And it’s easy to get lost in all the ways that it is; the first Pakistani film at Cannes, the first award-winner, the first to be Oscar®️ shortlisted, and a queer love story that has overcome multiple bans. But more important than any of the glass ceilings it smashes, is how this film so masterfully breaks our hearts. Saim Sadiq’s filmmaking is both understated and gut-wrenching. His writing is consistently unexpected, and every scene is so elegantly composed but still bursting with raw performances. JOYLAND is one of the best films of the year, and against all odds of resources and marketing budgets, it’s been amazing to see festival juries, audiences, and critics shouting that from the rooftops.
Likes : 47527
Riz Ahmed - 47.2K Likes - "I’m doing what I want to do now, rather than what someone else wants...” Thank you @ukesquire for the cover, and for the chance to get some things off my chest. 

Link in Stories. 
Interview: @sanjivbee 
Photographer: @little_t33 
Stylist: @julieragolia

47.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : “I’m doing what I want to do now, rather than what someone else wants…” Thank you @ukesquire for the cover, and for the chance to get some things off my chest. Link in Stories. Interview: @sanjivbee Photographer: @little_t33 Stylist: @julieragolia
Likes : 47166
Riz Ahmed - 47.2K Likes - "I’m doing what I want to do now, rather than what someone else wants...” Thank you @ukesquire for the cover, and for the chance to get some things off my chest. 

Link in Stories. 
Interview: @sanjivbee 
Photographer: @little_t33 
Stylist: @julieragolia

47.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : “I’m doing what I want to do now, rather than what someone else wants…” Thank you @ukesquire for the cover, and for the chance to get some things off my chest. Link in Stories. Interview: @sanjivbee Photographer: @little_t33 Stylist: @julieragolia
Likes : 47166
Riz Ahmed - 47.2K Likes - "I’m doing what I want to do now, rather than what someone else wants...” Thank you @ukesquire for the cover, and for the chance to get some things off my chest. 

Link in Stories. 
Interview: @sanjivbee 
Photographer: @little_t33 
Stylist: @julieragolia

47.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : “I’m doing what I want to do now, rather than what someone else wants…” Thank you @ukesquire for the cover, and for the chance to get some things off my chest. Link in Stories. Interview: @sanjivbee Photographer: @little_t33 Stylist: @julieragolia
Likes : 47166
Riz Ahmed - 46.8K Likes - The first LV show by @pharrell wasn’t a fashion show, it was a culture shift. Big tings. Inspirational. Congrats to the legend Skateboard P and all the @louisvuitton team - thanks for inviting us. #LVMenSS24

46.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The first LV show by @pharrell wasn’t a fashion show, it was a culture shift. Big tings. Inspirational. Congrats to the legend Skateboard P and all the @louisvuitton team – thanks for inviting us. #LVMenSS24
Likes : 46794
Riz Ahmed - 46.8K Likes - The first LV show by @pharrell wasn’t a fashion show, it was a culture shift. Big tings. Inspirational. Congrats to the legend Skateboard P and all the @louisvuitton team - thanks for inviting us. #LVMenSS24

46.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The first LV show by @pharrell wasn’t a fashion show, it was a culture shift. Big tings. Inspirational. Congrats to the legend Skateboard P and all the @louisvuitton team – thanks for inviting us. #LVMenSS24
Likes : 46794
Riz Ahmed - 46.8K Likes - The first LV show by @pharrell wasn’t a fashion show, it was a culture shift. Big tings. Inspirational. Congrats to the legend Skateboard P and all the @louisvuitton team - thanks for inviting us. #LVMenSS24

46.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The first LV show by @pharrell wasn’t a fashion show, it was a culture shift. Big tings. Inspirational. Congrats to the legend Skateboard P and all the @louisvuitton team – thanks for inviting us. #LVMenSS24
Likes : 46794
Riz Ahmed - 42.3K Likes - Wow. This was emotional. Thank you @bifa_film @yanndemange and the U.K. film community for presenting me with the Richard Harris award for Outstanding Contribution by an Actor to British Film. So surreal. I’m grateful for the support so far and for what’s ahead. (I actually lost the award in a cab on way home, but I finally tracked it down). What made the night even better was @asimc hosting, @AdeelAkhtar winning best actor, and Aleem Khan sweeping the awards with 6wins. Proud to be part of this wave that is stretching culture. Proud to be part of this creative community. Thank you.

42.3K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Wow. This was emotional. Thank you @bifa_film @yanndemange and the U.K. film community for presenting me with the Richard Harris award for Outstanding Contribution by an Actor to British Film. So surreal. I’m grateful for the support so far and for what’s ahead. (I actually lost the award in a cab on way home, but I finally tracked it down). What made the night even better was @asimc hosting, @AdeelAkhtar winning best actor, and Aleem Khan sweeping the awards with 6wins. Proud to be part of this wave that is stretching culture. Proud to be part of this creative community. Thank you.
Likes : 42258
Riz Ahmed - 42.2K Likes - This @wmag shoot was the fastest of my life. 20 seconds, two clicks. @juergentellerstudio is the OG. ⁣
⁣
Interview link in Stories: ⁣
Creative Partner: @doviledrizyte ⁣
Styling: @saramoonves ⁣
Groomer: @jhizet ⁣
Story: Lynn Hirschberg

42.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : This @wmag shoot was the fastest of my life. 20 seconds, two clicks. @juergentellerstudio is the OG. ⁣ ⁣ Interview link in Stories: ⁣ Creative Partner: @doviledrizyte ⁣ Styling: @saramoonves ⁣ Groomer: @jhizet ⁣ Story: Lynn Hirschberg
Likes : 42184
Riz Ahmed - 42.2K Likes - This @wmag shoot was the fastest of my life. 20 seconds, two clicks. @juergentellerstudio is the OG. ⁣
⁣
Interview link in Stories: ⁣
Creative Partner: @doviledrizyte ⁣
Styling: @saramoonves ⁣
Groomer: @jhizet ⁣
Story: Lynn Hirschberg

42.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : This @wmag shoot was the fastest of my life. 20 seconds, two clicks. @juergentellerstudio is the OG. ⁣ ⁣ Interview link in Stories: ⁣ Creative Partner: @doviledrizyte ⁣ Styling: @saramoonves ⁣ Groomer: @jhizet ⁣ Story: Lynn Hirschberg
Likes : 42184
Riz Ahmed - 40.7K Likes - I need your help. Launching something important later today & this week...

40.7K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : I need your help. Launching something important later today & this week…
Likes : 40669
Riz Ahmed - 40.6K Likes - We change the story by telling it ourselves. Muslim filmmakers, don’t miss out - deadline 1st Sept! Apply at pillarsfund.org/artist-fellowship 
- $25K in unrestricted funds
- professional development for navigating the industry
⚡️⚡️⚡️
Brought to you by @pillarsfund   my production company Left Handed Films

40.6K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : We change the story by telling it ourselves. Muslim filmmakers, don’t miss out – deadline 1st Sept! Apply at pillarsfund.org/artist-fellowship – $25K in unrestricted funds – professional development for navigating the industry ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Brought to you by @pillarsfund my production company Left Handed Films
Likes : 40593
Riz Ahmed - 40.2K Likes - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos

40.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next? Photos: @del_photos
Likes : 40178
Riz Ahmed - 40.2K Likes - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos

40.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next? Photos: @del_photos
Likes : 40178
Riz Ahmed - 40.2K Likes - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos

40.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next? Photos: @del_photos
Likes : 40178
Riz Ahmed - 40.2K Likes - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos

40.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next? Photos: @del_photos
Likes : 40178
Riz Ahmed - 40.2K Likes - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos

40.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next? Photos: @del_photos
Likes : 40178
Riz Ahmed - 40.2K Likes - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos

40.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next? Photos: @del_photos
Likes : 40178
Riz Ahmed - 40.2K Likes - Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next?

Photos: @del_photos

40.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Can’t explain how special the energy was last night, how emotional it was doing my first gig in four years and telling this story of The Long Goodbye to you. This story we’ve lived in for generations. Hearing you shout it back to me, rewriting the ending with your energy, it was just next level. Thank you London for being the first to ever hear this album live. Cannot wait to do it again. So… where do we go next? Photos: @del_photos
Likes : 40178
Riz Ahmed - 39.9K Likes - Some interviews you do just for the trousers. Thanks @obsmagazine   @znali. Link in stories. #Encounter is on @amazonprimevideo now. 

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Stylist: @julieragolia 
Photos: @dannykasirye
Words: Tim Lewis
Groomer: @tarahmakeup

39.9K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Some interviews you do just for the trousers. Thanks @obsmagazine @znali. Link in stories. #Encounter is on @amazonprimevideo now. ——— Stylist: @julieragolia Photos: @dannykasirye Words: Tim Lewis Groomer: @tarahmakeup
Likes : 39897
Riz Ahmed - 37.3K Likes - Thank you @empiremagazine - and shoutout to the amazing Bukky, Kingsley, and Emerald.⁣
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Photo: @shayan.asgharnia

37.3K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Thank you @empiremagazine – and shoutout to the amazing Bukky, Kingsley, and Emerald.⁣ ⁣ Photo: @shayan.asgharnia
Likes : 37299
Riz Ahmed - 36.5K Likes - Shout out @clashmagazine for putting me on their cover, for the deep chat, and for snapping in my pyjamas on the beach. ⁣
⁣
Link in Stories. ⁣
Interview: @shazzasherazi ⁣
Photography: @noua_unu ⁣
Creative Direction: @rbpm_ ⁣
Fashion: @jordanboothestudio ⁣
Grooming: @tiago_goya

36.5K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Shout out @clashmagazine for putting me on their cover, for the deep chat, and for snapping in my pyjamas on the beach. ⁣ ⁣ Link in Stories. ⁣ Interview: @shazzasherazi ⁣ Photography: @noua_unu ⁣ Creative Direction: @rbpm_ ⁣ Fashion: @jordanboothestudio ⁣ Grooming: @tiago_goya
Likes : 36481
Riz Ahmed - 36.5K Likes - Shout out @clashmagazine for putting me on their cover, for the deep chat, and for snapping in my pyjamas on the beach. ⁣
⁣
Link in Stories. ⁣
Interview: @shazzasherazi ⁣
Photography: @noua_unu ⁣
Creative Direction: @rbpm_ ⁣
Fashion: @jordanboothestudio ⁣
Grooming: @tiago_goya

36.5K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Shout out @clashmagazine for putting me on their cover, for the deep chat, and for snapping in my pyjamas on the beach. ⁣ ⁣ Link in Stories. ⁣ Interview: @shazzasherazi ⁣ Photography: @noua_unu ⁣ Creative Direction: @rbpm_ ⁣ Fashion: @jordanboothestudio ⁣ Grooming: @tiago_goya
Likes : 36481
Riz Ahmed - 35.2K Likes - Thank you #HFPA @goldenglobes for this incredible honour. Bringing Ruben to life was an immense gift given to me by the daring genius of @dariusmarder, and the radical empathy of my teachers @jeremy.lee.stone, @enleightonfit , @aetheric_co, and those I was privileged to get to know in the Deaf community. @racipaul, @livkatecooke, and all our cast and crew were a dream. Thank you to Amazon, Caviar and Ward Four.

35.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Thank you #HFPA @goldenglobes for this incredible honour. Bringing Ruben to life was an immense gift given to me by the daring genius of @dariusmarder, and the radical empathy of my teachers @jeremy.lee.stone, @enleightonfit , @aetheric_co, and those I was privileged to get to know in the Deaf community. @racipaul, @livkatecooke, and all our cast and crew were a dream. Thank you to Amazon, Caviar and Ward Four.
Likes : 35210
Riz Ahmed - 35K Likes - Mogul Mowgli is out in the US & Canada this week. Saying I’m proud of this one wouldn't be the full truth. Cos this one’s so close to me and @curry_crayola hearts, our lives, our truth, that it’s hard to watch back. Thankfully other ppl don’t feel the same way, the response has been crazy. This ones from the heart. I hope it touches yours. @pulsefilms @strandreleasing

35K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Mogul Mowgli is out in the US & Canada this week. Saying I’m proud of this one wouldn’t be the full truth. Cos this one’s so close to me and @curry_crayola hearts, our lives, our truth, that it’s hard to watch back. Thankfully other ppl don’t feel the same way, the response has been crazy. This ones from the heart. I hope it touches yours. @pulsefilms @strandreleasing
Likes : 34998
Riz Ahmed - 35K Likes - Mogul Mowgli is out in the US & Canada this week. Saying I’m proud of this one wouldn't be the full truth. Cos this one’s so close to me and @curry_crayola hearts, our lives, our truth, that it’s hard to watch back. Thankfully other ppl don’t feel the same way, the response has been crazy. This ones from the heart. I hope it touches yours. @pulsefilms @strandreleasing

35K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Mogul Mowgli is out in the US & Canada this week. Saying I’m proud of this one wouldn’t be the full truth. Cos this one’s so close to me and @curry_crayola hearts, our lives, our truth, that it’s hard to watch back. Thankfully other ppl don’t feel the same way, the response has been crazy. This ones from the heart. I hope it touches yours. @pulsefilms @strandreleasing
Likes : 34998
Riz Ahmed - 35K Likes - Mogul Mowgli is out in the US & Canada this week. Saying I’m proud of this one wouldn't be the full truth. Cos this one’s so close to me and @curry_crayola hearts, our lives, our truth, that it’s hard to watch back. Thankfully other ppl don’t feel the same way, the response has been crazy. This ones from the heart. I hope it touches yours. @pulsefilms @strandreleasing

35K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Mogul Mowgli is out in the US & Canada this week. Saying I’m proud of this one wouldn’t be the full truth. Cos this one’s so close to me and @curry_crayola hearts, our lives, our truth, that it’s hard to watch back. Thankfully other ppl don’t feel the same way, the response has been crazy. This ones from the heart. I hope it touches yours. @pulsefilms @strandreleasing
Likes : 34998
Riz Ahmed - 35K Likes - Mogul Mowgli is out in the US & Canada this week. Saying I’m proud of this one wouldn't be the full truth. Cos this one’s so close to me and @curry_crayola hearts, our lives, our truth, that it’s hard to watch back. Thankfully other ppl don’t feel the same way, the response has been crazy. This ones from the heart. I hope it touches yours. @pulsefilms @strandreleasing

35K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Mogul Mowgli is out in the US & Canada this week. Saying I’m proud of this one wouldn’t be the full truth. Cos this one’s so close to me and @curry_crayola hearts, our lives, our truth, that it’s hard to watch back. Thankfully other ppl don’t feel the same way, the response has been crazy. This ones from the heart. I hope it touches yours. @pulsefilms @strandreleasing
Likes : 34998
Riz Ahmed - 34.8K Likes - On behalf of myself and Left Handed Films, thank you to the Academy for recognising ‘The Long Goodbye’ for best live action short film, and honouring ‘Flee’ with a historic 3 nominations for Best Animation, Best Doc, and Best Intl Feature! 

It’s an amazing feeling to be here just one year into creating Left Handed Films. These are two deeply personal and urgent stories that are totally unique in their creative execution, and so close to our hearts. That’s the kind of work we want to make. 
 
@thelonggoodbyeshort was one of the most intense and important stories I have been a part of telling. Its power is down to the bold vision of our brilliant director, @_aneil_ Karia, and our tirelessly dedicated cast and crew. 

We’re also proud to celebrate our incredible director, @jonaspoher, and all our amazing collaborators on Flee. It is both a technically and emotionally towering feat of filmmaking, and defies categorisation. Thank you Amin, for your bravery in sharing your unforgettable story. 
 
It’s a privilege to be part of these projects that, along with many others this year, stretch culture in powerful ways.
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.
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Special thanks to our friends at @vice for bringing us in on Flee, @wepresent @mataagencyldn @somesuchco @elevenmgmt for pulling together The Long Goodbye. We are lucky to be working with you all.

34.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : On behalf of myself and Left Handed Films, thank you to the Academy for recognising ‘The Long Goodbye’ for best live action short film, and honouring ‘Flee’ with a historic 3 nominations for Best Animation, Best Doc, and Best Intl Feature! It’s an amazing feeling to be here just one year into creating Left Handed Films. These are two deeply personal and urgent stories that are totally unique in their creative execution, and so close to our hearts. That’s the kind of work we want to make. @thelonggoodbyeshort was one of the most intense and important stories I have been a part of telling. Its power is down to the bold vision of our brilliant director, @_aneil_ Karia, and our tirelessly dedicated cast and crew. We’re also proud to celebrate our incredible director, @jonaspoher, and all our amazing collaborators on Flee. It is both a technically and emotionally towering feat of filmmaking, and defies categorisation. Thank you Amin, for your bravery in sharing your unforgettable story. It’s a privilege to be part of these projects that, along with many others this year, stretch culture in powerful ways. . . . . Special thanks to our friends at @vice for bringing us in on Flee, @wepresent @mataagencyldn @somesuchco @elevenmgmt for pulling together The Long Goodbye. We are lucky to be working with you all.
Likes : 34807
Riz Ahmed - 34.8K Likes - On behalf of myself and Left Handed Films, thank you to the Academy for recognising ‘The Long Goodbye’ for best live action short film, and honouring ‘Flee’ with a historic 3 nominations for Best Animation, Best Doc, and Best Intl Feature! 

It’s an amazing feeling to be here just one year into creating Left Handed Films. These are two deeply personal and urgent stories that are totally unique in their creative execution, and so close to our hearts. That’s the kind of work we want to make. 
 
@thelonggoodbyeshort was one of the most intense and important stories I have been a part of telling. Its power is down to the bold vision of our brilliant director, @_aneil_ Karia, and our tirelessly dedicated cast and crew. 

We’re also proud to celebrate our incredible director, @jonaspoher, and all our amazing collaborators on Flee. It is both a technically and emotionally towering feat of filmmaking, and defies categorisation. Thank you Amin, for your bravery in sharing your unforgettable story. 
 
It’s a privilege to be part of these projects that, along with many others this year, stretch culture in powerful ways.
.
.
.
.
Special thanks to our friends at @vice for bringing us in on Flee, @wepresent @mataagencyldn @somesuchco @elevenmgmt for pulling together The Long Goodbye. We are lucky to be working with you all.

34.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : On behalf of myself and Left Handed Films, thank you to the Academy for recognising ‘The Long Goodbye’ for best live action short film, and honouring ‘Flee’ with a historic 3 nominations for Best Animation, Best Doc, and Best Intl Feature! It’s an amazing feeling to be here just one year into creating Left Handed Films. These are two deeply personal and urgent stories that are totally unique in their creative execution, and so close to our hearts. That’s the kind of work we want to make. @thelonggoodbyeshort was one of the most intense and important stories I have been a part of telling. Its power is down to the bold vision of our brilliant director, @_aneil_ Karia, and our tirelessly dedicated cast and crew. We’re also proud to celebrate our incredible director, @jonaspoher, and all our amazing collaborators on Flee. It is both a technically and emotionally towering feat of filmmaking, and defies categorisation. Thank you Amin, for your bravery in sharing your unforgettable story. It’s a privilege to be part of these projects that, along with many others this year, stretch culture in powerful ways. . . . . Special thanks to our friends at @vice for bringing us in on Flee, @wepresent @mataagencyldn @somesuchco @elevenmgmt for pulling together The Long Goodbye. We are lucky to be working with you all.
Likes : 34807
Riz Ahmed - 34.8K Likes - On behalf of myself and Left Handed Films, thank you to the Academy for recognising ‘The Long Goodbye’ for best live action short film, and honouring ‘Flee’ with a historic 3 nominations for Best Animation, Best Doc, and Best Intl Feature! 

It’s an amazing feeling to be here just one year into creating Left Handed Films. These are two deeply personal and urgent stories that are totally unique in their creative execution, and so close to our hearts. That’s the kind of work we want to make. 
 
@thelonggoodbyeshort was one of the most intense and important stories I have been a part of telling. Its power is down to the bold vision of our brilliant director, @_aneil_ Karia, and our tirelessly dedicated cast and crew. 

We’re also proud to celebrate our incredible director, @jonaspoher, and all our amazing collaborators on Flee. It is both a technically and emotionally towering feat of filmmaking, and defies categorisation. Thank you Amin, for your bravery in sharing your unforgettable story. 
 
It’s a privilege to be part of these projects that, along with many others this year, stretch culture in powerful ways.
.
.
.
.
Special thanks to our friends at @vice for bringing us in on Flee, @wepresent @mataagencyldn @somesuchco @elevenmgmt for pulling together The Long Goodbye. We are lucky to be working with you all.

34.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : On behalf of myself and Left Handed Films, thank you to the Academy for recognising ‘The Long Goodbye’ for best live action short film, and honouring ‘Flee’ with a historic 3 nominations for Best Animation, Best Doc, and Best Intl Feature! It’s an amazing feeling to be here just one year into creating Left Handed Films. These are two deeply personal and urgent stories that are totally unique in their creative execution, and so close to our hearts. That’s the kind of work we want to make. @thelonggoodbyeshort was one of the most intense and important stories I have been a part of telling. Its power is down to the bold vision of our brilliant director, @_aneil_ Karia, and our tirelessly dedicated cast and crew. We’re also proud to celebrate our incredible director, @jonaspoher, and all our amazing collaborators on Flee. It is both a technically and emotionally towering feat of filmmaking, and defies categorisation. Thank you Amin, for your bravery in sharing your unforgettable story. It’s a privilege to be part of these projects that, along with many others this year, stretch culture in powerful ways. . . . . Special thanks to our friends at @vice for bringing us in on Flee, @wepresent @mataagencyldn @somesuchco @elevenmgmt for pulling together The Long Goodbye. We are lucky to be working with you all.
Likes : 34807
Riz Ahmed - 34.8K Likes - On behalf of myself and Left Handed Films, thank you to the Academy for recognising ‘The Long Goodbye’ for best live action short film, and honouring ‘Flee’ with a historic 3 nominations for Best Animation, Best Doc, and Best Intl Feature! 

It’s an amazing feeling to be here just one year into creating Left Handed Films. These are two deeply personal and urgent stories that are totally unique in their creative execution, and so close to our hearts. That’s the kind of work we want to make. 
 
@thelonggoodbyeshort was one of the most intense and important stories I have been a part of telling. Its power is down to the bold vision of our brilliant director, @_aneil_ Karia, and our tirelessly dedicated cast and crew. 

We’re also proud to celebrate our incredible director, @jonaspoher, and all our amazing collaborators on Flee. It is both a technically and emotionally towering feat of filmmaking, and defies categorisation. Thank you Amin, for your bravery in sharing your unforgettable story. 
 
It’s a privilege to be part of these projects that, along with many others this year, stretch culture in powerful ways.
.
.
.
.
Special thanks to our friends at @vice for bringing us in on Flee, @wepresent @mataagencyldn @somesuchco @elevenmgmt for pulling together The Long Goodbye. We are lucky to be working with you all.

34.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : On behalf of myself and Left Handed Films, thank you to the Academy for recognising ‘The Long Goodbye’ for best live action short film, and honouring ‘Flee’ with a historic 3 nominations for Best Animation, Best Doc, and Best Intl Feature! It’s an amazing feeling to be here just one year into creating Left Handed Films. These are two deeply personal and urgent stories that are totally unique in their creative execution, and so close to our hearts. That’s the kind of work we want to make. @thelonggoodbyeshort was one of the most intense and important stories I have been a part of telling. Its power is down to the bold vision of our brilliant director, @_aneil_ Karia, and our tirelessly dedicated cast and crew. We’re also proud to celebrate our incredible director, @jonaspoher, and all our amazing collaborators on Flee. It is both a technically and emotionally towering feat of filmmaking, and defies categorisation. Thank you Amin, for your bravery in sharing your unforgettable story. It’s a privilege to be part of these projects that, along with many others this year, stretch culture in powerful ways. . . . . Special thanks to our friends at @vice for bringing us in on Flee, @wepresent @mataagencyldn @somesuchco @elevenmgmt for pulling together The Long Goodbye. We are lucky to be working with you all.
Likes : 34807
Riz Ahmed - 34.7K Likes - The Israeli military’s attack on Rafah puts 1.3 million Palestinians taking refuge — including 600,000 children— in catastrophic danger. 

We need a permanent ceasefire NOW— not a pause or temporary ceasefire. The killing must stop!

There is nothing that justifies the killing of children — in Gaza, or anywhere. 

World leaders must act NOW to save lives and move us towards a future rooted in freedom, justice, dignity, and peace for all people.

#AllEyesOnRafah
#PermanentCeasefireNow
#Artists4Ceasefire

34.7K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The Israeli military’s attack on Rafah puts 1.3 million Palestinians taking refuge — including 600,000 children— in catastrophic danger. We need a permanent ceasefire NOW— not a pause or temporary ceasefire. The killing must stop! There is nothing that justifies the killing of children — in Gaza, or anywhere. World leaders must act NOW to save lives and move us towards a future rooted in freedom, justice, dignity, and peace for all people. #AllEyesOnRafah #PermanentCeasefireNow #Artists4Ceasefire
Likes : 34654
Riz Ahmed - 34.7K Likes - The Israeli military’s attack on Rafah puts 1.3 million Palestinians taking refuge — including 600,000 children— in catastrophic danger. 

We need a permanent ceasefire NOW— not a pause or temporary ceasefire. The killing must stop!

There is nothing that justifies the killing of children — in Gaza, or anywhere. 

World leaders must act NOW to save lives and move us towards a future rooted in freedom, justice, dignity, and peace for all people.

#AllEyesOnRafah
#PermanentCeasefireNow
#Artists4Ceasefire

34.7K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The Israeli military’s attack on Rafah puts 1.3 million Palestinians taking refuge — including 600,000 children— in catastrophic danger. We need a permanent ceasefire NOW— not a pause or temporary ceasefire. The killing must stop! There is nothing that justifies the killing of children — in Gaza, or anywhere. World leaders must act NOW to save lives and move us towards a future rooted in freedom, justice, dignity, and peace for all people. #AllEyesOnRafah #PermanentCeasefireNow #Artists4Ceasefire
Likes : 34654
Riz Ahmed - 33.2K Likes - The Long Goodbye x Glastonbury 2022 💐🙏🏽

Photo: @iso400mike
Outfit: @rastahofficial

33.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The Long Goodbye x Glastonbury 2022 💐🙏🏽 Photo: @iso400mike Outfit: @rastahofficial
Likes : 33156
Riz Ahmed - 33.2K Likes - The Long Goodbye x Glastonbury 2022 💐🙏🏽

Photo: @iso400mike
Outfit: @rastahofficial

33.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The Long Goodbye x Glastonbury 2022 💐🙏🏽 Photo: @iso400mike Outfit: @rastahofficial
Likes : 33156
Riz Ahmed - 33.2K Likes - The Long Goodbye x Glastonbury 2022 💐🙏🏽

Photo: @iso400mike
Outfit: @rastahofficial

33.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The Long Goodbye x Glastonbury 2022 💐🙏🏽 Photo: @iso400mike Outfit: @rastahofficial
Likes : 33156
Riz Ahmed - 33.2K Likes - The Long Goodbye x Glastonbury 2022 💐🙏🏽

Photo: @iso400mike
Outfit: @rastahofficial

33.2K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The Long Goodbye x Glastonbury 2022 💐🙏🏽 Photo: @iso400mike Outfit: @rastahofficial
Likes : 33156
Riz Ahmed - 32.6K Likes - Thanks @voguesingapore for the opportunity to talk about gratitude, joy, and Gaza.

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Credit
Editor-in-chief:
Desmond Lim
@monkiepoo

Photographer:
Adam Franzino | Art Department
@adamfranzino 
@artdeptagencyla 

Groomer:
Michael Dueñas
@michaelduenas

1st Photo Assistant:
Josh DeAngelis

2nd Photo Assistant:
Matt Mimiaga

Digital Tech:
Merlin Viethen

Casting:
Jill Demling
@jilldemling 

Producer:
Jordan Metz
@jor__art 

Fashion feature editor:
Maya Menon
@menon.maya

BTS:
Aimee Madigan
@axmee.ai

Outfit:
Burberry
@burberry

Location:
Sawmill Studio
@sawmillstudio

32.6K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Thanks @voguesingapore for the opportunity to talk about gratitude, joy, and Gaza. – Credit Editor-in-chief: Desmond Lim @monkiepoo Photographer: Adam Franzino | Art Department @adamfranzino @artdeptagencyla Groomer: Michael Dueñas @michaelduenas 1st Photo Assistant: Josh DeAngelis 2nd Photo Assistant: Matt Mimiaga Digital Tech: Merlin Viethen Casting: Jill Demling @jilldemling Producer: Jordan Metz @jor__art Fashion feature editor: Maya Menon @menon.maya BTS: Aimee Madigan @axmee.ai Outfit: Burberry @burberry Location: Sawmill Studio @sawmillstudio
Likes : 32581
Riz Ahmed - 32.6K Likes - Thanks @voguesingapore for the opportunity to talk about gratitude, joy, and Gaza.

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Credit
Editor-in-chief:
Desmond Lim
@monkiepoo

Photographer:
Adam Franzino | Art Department
@adamfranzino 
@artdeptagencyla 

Groomer:
Michael Dueñas
@michaelduenas

1st Photo Assistant:
Josh DeAngelis

2nd Photo Assistant:
Matt Mimiaga

Digital Tech:
Merlin Viethen

Casting:
Jill Demling
@jilldemling 

Producer:
Jordan Metz
@jor__art 

Fashion feature editor:
Maya Menon
@menon.maya

BTS:
Aimee Madigan
@axmee.ai

Outfit:
Burberry
@burberry

Location:
Sawmill Studio
@sawmillstudio

32.6K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Thanks @voguesingapore for the opportunity to talk about gratitude, joy, and Gaza. – Credit Editor-in-chief: Desmond Lim @monkiepoo Photographer: Adam Franzino | Art Department @adamfranzino @artdeptagencyla Groomer: Michael Dueñas @michaelduenas 1st Photo Assistant: Josh DeAngelis 2nd Photo Assistant: Matt Mimiaga Digital Tech: Merlin Viethen Casting: Jill Demling @jilldemling Producer: Jordan Metz @jor__art Fashion feature editor: Maya Menon @menon.maya BTS: Aimee Madigan @axmee.ai Outfit: Burberry @burberry Location: Sawmill Studio @sawmillstudio
Likes : 32581
Riz Ahmed - 32.6K Likes - Thanks @voguesingapore for the opportunity to talk about gratitude, joy, and Gaza.

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Credit
Editor-in-chief:
Desmond Lim
@monkiepoo

Photographer:
Adam Franzino | Art Department
@adamfranzino 
@artdeptagencyla 

Groomer:
Michael Dueñas
@michaelduenas

1st Photo Assistant:
Josh DeAngelis

2nd Photo Assistant:
Matt Mimiaga

Digital Tech:
Merlin Viethen

Casting:
Jill Demling
@jilldemling 

Producer:
Jordan Metz
@jor__art 

Fashion feature editor:
Maya Menon
@menon.maya

BTS:
Aimee Madigan
@axmee.ai

Outfit:
Burberry
@burberry

Location:
Sawmill Studio
@sawmillstudio

32.6K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Thanks @voguesingapore for the opportunity to talk about gratitude, joy, and Gaza. – Credit Editor-in-chief: Desmond Lim @monkiepoo Photographer: Adam Franzino | Art Department @adamfranzino @artdeptagencyla Groomer: Michael Dueñas @michaelduenas 1st Photo Assistant: Josh DeAngelis 2nd Photo Assistant: Matt Mimiaga Digital Tech: Merlin Viethen Casting: Jill Demling @jilldemling Producer: Jordan Metz @jor__art Fashion feature editor: Maya Menon @menon.maya BTS: Aimee Madigan @axmee.ai Outfit: Burberry @burberry Location: Sawmill Studio @sawmillstudio
Likes : 32581
Riz Ahmed - 32.6K Likes - Thanks @voguesingapore for the opportunity to talk about gratitude, joy, and Gaza.

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Credit
Editor-in-chief:
Desmond Lim
@monkiepoo

Photographer:
Adam Franzino | Art Department
@adamfranzino 
@artdeptagencyla 

Groomer:
Michael Dueñas
@michaelduenas

1st Photo Assistant:
Josh DeAngelis

2nd Photo Assistant:
Matt Mimiaga

Digital Tech:
Merlin Viethen

Casting:
Jill Demling
@jilldemling 

Producer:
Jordan Metz
@jor__art 

Fashion feature editor:
Maya Menon
@menon.maya

BTS:
Aimee Madigan
@axmee.ai

Outfit:
Burberry
@burberry

Location:
Sawmill Studio
@sawmillstudio

32.6K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Thanks @voguesingapore for the opportunity to talk about gratitude, joy, and Gaza. – Credit Editor-in-chief: Desmond Lim @monkiepoo Photographer: Adam Franzino | Art Department @adamfranzino @artdeptagencyla Groomer: Michael Dueñas @michaelduenas 1st Photo Assistant: Josh DeAngelis 2nd Photo Assistant: Matt Mimiaga Digital Tech: Merlin Viethen Casting: Jill Demling @jilldemling Producer: Jordan Metz @jor__art Fashion feature editor: Maya Menon @menon.maya BTS: Aimee Madigan @axmee.ai Outfit: Burberry @burberry Location: Sawmill Studio @sawmillstudio
Likes : 32581
Riz Ahmed - 32K Likes - You might hear a lot of talk about how @Joylandmovie is a groundbreaking film. And it is. First Pakistani film to get into Cannes Film Festival, first to win all these awards across the world, first queer love story to be released in Pakistan and first to make an impact like this. But beyond all of those ways it makes history, I guarantee you this film will just make you laugh, smile, and cry. Amazing storytelling, writing, acting, and artistry. Our mission at Left Handed Films is GO LEFT - and this film does that, flipping the script in so many ways. Go see what all the fuss is about. Open in theatres in NYC now, in LA on Friday, April 21 and more cities from April 24.

Written & Directed by @saim.sadiq 

Produced by @apoorvagc, @sarmadkhoosat, Sabiha Sumar & @laurenmann36 

Starring #AliJunejo, @rastisthirdact, @onlyalinakhan, @sarwatg, @sohailsameerofficial, @salmaan_peer & @thesaniasaeed 

Producers: @kathryn.m.moseley, @omridge, @aprilshih & Katharina Otto-Bernstein
Executive Producers: @malala, #RaminBahrani, #WilliamOlsson, #JenGoyneBlake, @tiffanyboyledonnermayer, @ramolaw, #OlegDubson, #KathrinLohmann, @hcprasad, @sukanyapuvvula & @oerockets

Director of Photography: @joesaa
Production Design: @kanwalkhoosat
Co-Producer: @sanajafri14 & Jamila Wenske
Editors: @jasminft & @saim.sadiq
Co-Writer: @magsbriggs 
Original Score: @abdullah.s.siddiqui
Costume Design: @zoyaahassan, @ayeshaimrankhoosat
Casting Director: @sanajafri14

32K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : You might hear a lot of talk about how @Joylandmovie is a groundbreaking film. And it is. First Pakistani film to get into Cannes Film Festival, first to win all these awards across the world, first queer love story to be released in Pakistan and first to make an impact like this. But beyond all of those ways it makes history, I guarantee you this film will just make you laugh, smile, and cry. Amazing storytelling, writing, acting, and artistry. Our mission at Left Handed Films is GO LEFT – and this film does that, flipping the script in so many ways. Go see what all the fuss is about. Open in theatres in NYC now, in LA on Friday, April 21 and more cities from April 24. Written & Directed by @saim.sadiq Produced by @apoorvagc, @sarmadkhoosat, Sabiha Sumar & @laurenmann36 Starring #AliJunejo, @rastisthirdact, @onlyalinakhan, @sarwatg, @sohailsameerofficial, @salmaan_peer & @thesaniasaeed Producers: @kathryn.m.moseley, @omridge, @aprilshih & Katharina Otto-Bernstein Executive Producers: @malala, #RaminBahrani, #WilliamOlsson, #JenGoyneBlake, @tiffanyboyledonnermayer, @ramolaw, #OlegDubson, #KathrinLohmann, @hcprasad, @sukanyapuvvula & @oerockets Director of Photography: @joesaa Production Design: @kanwalkhoosat Co-Producer: @sanajafri14 & Jamila Wenske Editors: @jasminft & @saim.sadiq Co-Writer: @magsbriggs Original Score: @abdullah.s.siddiqui Costume Design: @zoyaahassan, @ayeshaimrankhoosat Casting Director: @sanajafri14
Likes : 31976
Riz Ahmed - 31.7K Likes - The Long Goodbye Short has won the Oscar qualifying Grand Prix at Hollyshorts Festival!!! Proud of how it’s connecting, scary how it’s feeling more and more relevant. Pls support us - watch & share the film   please follow @thelonggoodbyeshort 🙏🏽⚡️👊🏽

31.7K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : The Long Goodbye Short has won the Oscar qualifying Grand Prix at Hollyshorts Festival!!! Proud of how it’s connecting, scary how it’s feeling more and more relevant. Pls support us – watch & share the film please follow @thelonggoodbyeshort 🙏🏽⚡️👊🏽
Likes : 31717
Riz Ahmed - 31.4K Likes - Honestly loved working with @AlexandreMattiussi9 and the whole @AmiParis team - good vibes, genuine people. ❤️
#AmiParis #Ad #AmiFW22

📷 = @alasdairmclellan

31.4K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Honestly loved working with @AlexandreMattiussi9 and the whole @AmiParis team – good vibes, genuine people. ❤️ #AmiParis #Ad #AmiFW22 📷 = @alasdairmclellan
Likes : 31384
Riz Ahmed - 31.4K Likes - Honestly loved working with @AlexandreMattiussi9 and the whole @AmiParis team - good vibes, genuine people. ❤️
#AmiParis #Ad #AmiFW22

📷 = @alasdairmclellan

31.4K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Honestly loved working with @AlexandreMattiussi9 and the whole @AmiParis team – good vibes, genuine people. ❤️ #AmiParis #Ad #AmiFW22 📷 = @alasdairmclellan
Likes : 31384
Riz Ahmed - 31.3K Likes - Dehumanising and demonising people legitimises hate, discriminatory laws, violence, and war. Enough is enough.⁣
⁣
Full speech at link in bio. ⁣
@inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation

31.3K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Dehumanising and demonising people legitimises hate, discriminatory laws, violence, and war. Enough is enough.⁣ ⁣ Full speech at link in bio. ⁣ @inclusionists @pillarsfund @fordfoundation
Likes : 31273
Riz Ahmed - 28.8K Likes - Artists call for ceasefire now.

artists4ceasefire.org

28.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Artists call for ceasefire now. artists4ceasefire.org
Likes : 28760
Riz Ahmed - 28.8K Likes - Artists call for ceasefire now.

artists4ceasefire.org

28.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Artists call for ceasefire now. artists4ceasefire.org
Likes : 28760
Riz Ahmed - 28.8K Likes - Artists call for ceasefire now.

artists4ceasefire.org

28.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Artists call for ceasefire now. artists4ceasefire.org
Likes : 28760
Riz Ahmed - 28.8K Likes - Artists call for ceasefire now.

artists4ceasefire.org

28.8K Likes – Riz Ahmed Instagram

Caption : Artists call for ceasefire now. artists4ceasefire.org
Likes : 28760