Giasuddin Selim

Gias Uddin Selim
গিয়াস উদ্দিন সেলিম
Gias Uddim Selim in 2021
Born	Feni, Bangladesh
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Alma mater	University of Rajshahi
Occupation(s)	Film director, screenwriter
Awards	Bangladesh National Film Award, (2003) and (2008)

Giasuddin Selim is a Bangladeshi film director and screenwriter. He is best known for directing Monpura (2009) and Swapnajaal (2018). He won Bangladesh National Film Award twice: Best Story for the film Adhiar (2003) in 2003 and Best Screenplay for Monpura in 2008. His recent film, Gunin, received criticism from critics and audiences for poor storyline and weak screenplay.

Early life

Selim was born and raised in Feni District. He studied at University of Rajshahi in the marketing department He is an establishment member of 'Bishwabidyalay theatre Rajshahi' at Rajshahi University.

Career

Selim started his career as a scriptwriter. Later he moved on to directing television dramas. His first directed television drama serial was Biprotip. His debut full-length feature film was Monpura, released in 2009.

Bangal Cinema

Gias Uddin Selim is the founder of Bangal Cinema, a film makers club. This group of young film makers used to be Selim's assistant directors.

• Zuairijah Mou - Chief Assistant Director
• Yeamin Muzumder - Casting Director & 1st Assistant Director
• Turan Munshi - Line Producer & Production Manager
• Samiun Jahan Dola - Costume Designer
• Forhad Reza Milon - Make up Artist

Filmography