The Making of The Glassworker | Episode 02: Usman's Journey

Dive into the extraordinary journey of Mano Animation Studios in the documentary series, “The Making of The Glassworker,” narrated by Director Usman Riaz.

This 12-episode series offers a compelling look at the decade-long journey to create Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated feature film. From the inception of Mano Animation Studios in Karachi to the international collaborations that shaped the project, each episode features insightful interviews with the team in Pakistan and abroad.

Witness the challenges and triumphs of bringing traditional 2D animation to life in a place where such a dream seemed nearly impossible.

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“The Making of The Glassworker”

A Mano Animation Studios Production
Directed by Usman Riaz
Edited by Yousaf Badarsen Usman Riaz Haider Sohail Mukhi
Cinematography by Usman Riaz Yousaf Badarsen Syed Ali Reza
Team Interviews conducted by Syed Ali Reza and CinematechPro

© 2024 Glassworker LLC
© Mano Animation Studios

[movie]

This guy is a Renaissance man. Not only can he draw, but also direct, play and conduct music.

[Pamika]

I really hope that glassworker gets the popularity it deserves in Pakistan and worldwide ❤

[Kcolonel_]

as an animation graduate who failed to land into animation job, I changed my profession and started doing an IT job. Now seeing their works inspired me to have a second chance with 2D hand drawn animation.

[Ghibli_fanT-T]

I seriously hope u guys get an oscar for this masterpiece<33

[jawadgujjarr]

GREAT JOB GUYS...SO PROUD OF YOU ...KEEP ROCKING !!!

[NikiWonoto]

I'm a musician/composer/songwriter (41 M) from Indonesia. To be very honest, I do really wish I could have something like this, a beautiful team studio full of talented, passionate, & visionary people working together creating something beautiful & inspiring. But sadly, in reality, it never happened here. Dear Usman Riaz, you truly have the talents, support, & to be honest, also probably privileges & luck of making all these dreams become reality, where not everyone can do this, even if they really want to. Honestly, I feel both bittersweet, somewhat envious, but also deeply touched & moved by this beautiful, heartwarming project. As a Ghibli fan myself, I'm really waiting to watch this beautiful animated movie. I'm sure its deep message would be able to really touch a lot of people's hearts deeply not just only for Pakistani people, but also people all across & around the world/planet.

[nowhereman]

Bro is miyazaki and hisaishi weaved into one Masterpiece...

[HamzaKhan-cro]

Very beautiful works we proud on our brother

[isaacsoowenhao]

Wow never seen Pakistan has is own animation cute like this

[Evyy_draws]

As a 14 year old artist, Mano studios has deeply influenced me to enter into the field of animation. I managed to pave a satisfactory position in fine arts. Ive been copying ghibli studio's art style for a long while now, dating back to when I was probably eight or nine years old. Ive started writing my own Manga, since not many people are willing to promote comic art and graphic designing. Lately I've been doing little animation tests, and I'm satisfied with my work.
I always believed animation should be promoted in Pakistan considering our talented, God gifted artists and writers. Im enthusiastic about this work not because of the entertainment it produces BUT because it may inspire other people to do the same work. Hopefully I will be able to have such charisma for the talent I wish to push forward.
Mashallah

[QueenLucita]

I fell in love with this film the moment I saw the trailer. As a devoted Ghibli and Miyazaki fan, I think the world will be so proud of Riaz and the studio. ❤

[Mueen.Noor_]

The hardwork + usman riaz + mano animation + music + the glassworker= MASTERPIECE 🎉❤

[OmairUlBari]

I am so glad many of us, finally, have a place to belong in Pakistan. As much I want to, can't express the desperation to become part of Mano's next project.
After 11 years of struggle, I know preparing for this industry might have a standing in Pakistan.

[Mfkayyy]

The dedication behind this is actually insane, I'm actually SO SHOCKED at this level of determination- I'm honestly at a loss of words seeing the amount of hard work put into this. LIKE ALMOST A DECADE, DANGGG???? Honestly at some point i wondered myseld when Pakistanis were going to make hand drawn animations like this AND FINALLY we have I seriously hope Glassworker gets the attention it truly deserves and Pakistanis themselves notice this art 😭😭💞💞 ONCE AGAIN HATS OFF TO MANO STUDIOS CUZ THIS IS ABSOLUTELY MIND BLOWING

[GabriellaBalagna]

Can’t wait for The Glassworker. I’ve been listening to the soundtrack on Spotify on repeat already.

[wajahatzafar]

Even though I wasn't part of Usman Bhai's projects, I am absolutely thrilled for him on finishing the Glass Worker. Maybe it's because we come from the same place, our beloved Pakistan.
Sending you all the best wishes for success, Usman Bhai.

[TetraEzio]

Well done Love from Bristol UK Pakistan Kashmiri love your work

[BlACKOUT-XD]

This was a dream of mine to see an animated film of such a caliber by a Pakistani studio thank you so so much sir for your hard work and dedication

[sayyam]

Anime in Pakistan! OMG This is goyng to be best ! good luck

[rabiashehzad]

I am really looking forward to Glassworker