ZEN FILM PRODUCTIONS LAUNCHES SOCIAL MEDIA HORROR ANTHOLOGY SERIES “THE REEL FILES”, A MASTERCLASS IN CREATING FILMS WITH IMPACT

After the success of filmmaker and movie producer Zenofar Fathima’s long awaited thriller escape room fictional TV series and the first of its kind in the world, Zee5 Global’s “Specter: Black Out” Season 1, Fathima has now launched her new Instagram Reel exclusive series, The Reel Files. 

The Chief Executive Officer of indie film production house Zen Film Productions sees the seasoned filmmaker with over 20 shorts on various topics such as COVID-19 and cyber-extortion in her filmography, return to her short filmmaking origins with the all new horror anthology which promises spooks and scares despite its episodes’ short runtime.

“The real art of filmmaking is made known when you have limited resources, limited locations, and a limited runtime to make an impact with your work,” said the Specter: Black Out creator. “In more ways than one, The Reel Files is more than just another social media spectacle- it is a masterclass in creating films with impact, whether it concerns acting, writing, direction, cinematography, and more… The aim is to send chills down audience spines in 60 seconds, with a limited range of locations and in the typical vertical “Reels” format”. In particular, Fathima encourages her audiences, and especially filmmakers looking to create impact with their work with a limited amount of resources, to view The Reel Files with an eye to detail, paying attention to how the limited vertical frame has been used to tell a story. 

As for what The Reel Files is really about, Fathima divulges that the social media exclusive series will see a range of anthological short stories unfold in single locations, centered on not more than 1-3 characters and a dire situation that viewers are glad they have never found themselves in. Viewers can also expect The Reel Files to be interlaced with a social commentary rooted in significant subjects and resonant moral dilemmas, showcasing Fathima’s known strong suit for activist filmmaking. The first few episodes feature Fathima in the lead role, with future episodes set to feature budding GCC influencers, public figures, actors and socialites. Whilst the stories are conceptualized by Fathima herself, the series episodes are directed by both Fathima and budding filmmaker & screenwriter Afraah Farhana. 

The Reel Files series can be watched on Zenofar Fathima’s Instagram page @zenofar_fathima as well as the dedicated Instagram page to the series @the_reelfiles. Audiences can expect episodes on a weekly basis, starting this September, 2024.