Humanoid
Winner: Outstanding Performer at Tagore International Film Festival
A thought-provoking short film that examines how humans have become increasingly machine-like, with our thoughts, decisions, and lifestyles shaped by external forces rather than our own free will. Through a powerful silent narrative, Humanoid explores the impact of education, work, media propaganda, and surveillance, revealing the hidden boundaries that imprison us.
It is silent by design. We wanted the idea to land through rhythm, framing, and sound, not explanation.
Watch it with headphones if you can. Small choices in sound and pacing carry a lot of the story.
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Green Apocalypse
•Finalist 'Short Cut' Serbia 2021 •Official Selection 'Lift-Off Online Sessions' 2021 •Official Selection 'Porto Cesareo Film Festival' 2021 'Green Apocalypse' is a Science Fiction Short Film on Deforestation. We have made this short film using Green Screen. All the outdoor scenes were shot on Green Screen. As the world seeks to slow the pace of climate change, preserve wildlife, and support billions of people, trees inevitably hold a major part of the answer. Yet the mass destruction of trees—deforestation—continues, sacrificing the long-term benefits of standing trees for short-term gain.
Humanoid
Humanoid | An Award-Winning Exploration of Human Identity Humanoid is an award-winning short film that has captivated audiences worldwide, earning recognition at prestigious events, including the Tagore International Film Festival. This thought-provoking film examines how humans have become increasingly machine-like, with our thoughts, decisions, and lifestyles shaped by external forces rather than our own free will. Through a powerful narrative, Humanoid explores the impact of education, work, war, media propaganda, and surveillance, revealing the hidden boundaries and limitations that imprison us in a world controlled by money and power. As we grapple with the illusion of freedom, this film invites viewers to question the true extent of their autonomy. Screened in multiple countries, Humanoid is a cinematic reflection on the human condition in the 21st century.
About Us
A film-first studio built around the work.
Cinemadio started as a place to put our films out in the world and keep the process in one home.
We keep the crew lean and bring in collaborators when a project needs it. The credits change, but the taste stays consistent.
Along the way we built color workflows and tools we actually use. That's what you see here.
Shameem Ahmed
Cinematographer • Writer
Adnan Taque Ahmad
Director • Filmmaker
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