Vincent from 'The Glassworker'

Writer/Director/Composer Usman Riaz Talks about Crafting ‘The Glassworker’

Usman Riaz has achieved his lifelong dream of realizing his story, The Glassworker, to the screen. Drawing from his own love and practice of art and music, it is easy to see how both characters are avatars for Riaz, as he uses his own experiences to masterfully craft his anti-war story, serving as the film’s writer, director, and co-composer.

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NOC Review: ‘The Glassworker’ Masterfully Crafts its Anti-War Message

Writer, director, and co-composer of The Glassworker, Usman Riaz, worked on his inaugural animated film for over a decade. And the results show vividly in the finished feature, giving us a simultaneously intimate and grand story showcasing the beauty of art against the horrors of war.

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The Middle Geeks Episode 40: ‘Ms. Marvel’ Episodes 3-4 Review

We discuss episodes 1-2 of the new MCU Disney+ series Ms. Marvel, joined by Nerdist contributor Maryam Ahmad!

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