Nice Talking To You

USA, 18m, Sony F55

Two strangers form a silent bond in the world’s loudest city.

Director: Saim Sadiq
Writers: Saim Sadiq, Joseph Capotorto
Producer: Joseph Capotorto
Co-Producer: Federica Belletti
Director of Photography: Federico Spiazzi
Editor: Saim Sadiq
Production Design: Markus Wulf

Cast: Bane Fakih, Colin Bates

Contact: Joseph Capotorto, jdcapotorto@gmail.com

About the Writer/Director

Currently pursuing his MFA at Columbia University, Saim Sadiq is a filmmaker from Pakistan whose documentary work on religious minorities and children in Pakistan was broadcasted on several national networks and showcased by the BBC Free Speech Stories alongside assisting in awareness and fundraising drives in the country. His first short film, Pasban, has screened at numerous festivals across the globe.

About the Producer

Joseph Capotorto is a writer-producer with a strong passion for edgy and thought-provoking storytelling. Joseph has worked throughout the entertainment industry, from production companies to theatre groups to film festivals. He has an MFA in creative producing from Columbia University School of the Arts and a BA in Film and Theatre from Vassar College, where he graduated cum laude.