Assaduzzaman Sokal
Assaduzzaman Sokal | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Notable work | Aynabaji, Rickshaw Girl, Nonajoler Kabbo |
Md Assaduzzaman Sokal is a Bangladeshi film producer and media entrepreneur. He began his career as an intern at Half Stop Down, later becoming a partner before founding Digital Shadow Production. His work includes producing Procholito, Munshigiri, Bodh, and Dhaka Metro.[1][2] He produced Bangladesh's first original web series for the Hoichoi OTT platform and has been involved in mentoring emerging filmmakers.[3]
Filmography
Sokal has produced over 1,500 television commercials, several web series, television dramas, 12 films for television and OTT platforms, and three feature films. Many of his productions address social issues such as human rights, gender equality, and environmental sustainability.[4]
Selected works
- Aynabaji (2016) – Produced while at Half Stop Down. Won Best Film at the Seattle South Asian Film Festival and seven Bangladesh National Film Awards.[5]
- Rickshaw Girl (2021) – Won awards at the Prescott International Film Festival and Schlingel International Film Festival.[6]
- Nonajoler Kabbo / Salt in Our Waters (2021) – Won Best Film in Asian Select category at the Kolkata International Film Festival.[7]
- Munshigiri (2021) – Awarded Best Web Film by the Cultural Journalists’ Forum of Bangladesh.[8]
Television commercials
- Grameenphone – Network TVC (2008, 2009, 2010)
- Grameenphone – Post Paid 2009; Djuice Launch Campaign (2005)
- Unilever – "Lever to Unilever" corporate TVC (2005)
- Banglalink – "Din Bodol – Fisherman" (2006); "Banglalink Tune" (2010)
- MOJO (Soft Drinks) – "It’s Inside You" (2005) & Relaunch (2010)
- Grameenphone – "BlackBerry Business Solutions" (2007)
- Toshiba Television – "Digital Love" (2005)
- Warid Telecom – "Corporate Theme" launch (2007) & relaunch (2009)
- Beautiful Bangladesh – "Land of Stories" (2015)
- Grameenphone – "Chotoner Golpo"
- Grameenphone – "Alor Bhubon Vora"
- Unilever – "Valentina LUX Star"
Web series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dhaka Metro | Producer |
| 2022 | Bodh | Executive producer |
| 2023 | Procholito | Executive producer |
| 2025 | Bohemian Ghora (upcoming) | Executive producer |
Television dramas
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Shon Shon | Executive producer |
| 2020 | Esho Boshe Ekshathe Khai | Co-producer |
| 2018 | Bhalobasa Bhara Hobe | Producer |
| 2018 | Nisshobdotar Shohor | Producer |
| 2018 | Bondhu Othoba Bonduker Golpo | Producer |
| 2017 | Osthir Somoy Shostir Golpo: Hotel Albatross | Line producer |
| 2017 | Aynabaji Original Series | Executive producer |
| 2009 | Icche Holo | Line producer |
| 2009 | Mayesha | Line producer |
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mirror Game | Line producer |
| 2021 | Munshigiri | Producer |
| 2021 | Rickshaw Girl | Executive producer |
| 2020 | The Salt in Our Waters | Associate producer |
Awards
Assaduzzaman's works have earned him numerous accolades, including:
- CJFB Performance Award – Best Web Film for Munshigiri[9]
- TRAB Critics Award – Rickshaw Girl[10]
- Third Prize (Open for All category) – "Gayeb", 3 Minute Film Competition, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (2022)[11]
- Best Executive Producer – 34th TRAB Award, Rickshaw Girl[12]
- "Beautiful Bangladesh – Land of Stories" – Diamond award, ITB-Berlin 2015[13]
- Best Film – Aynabaji, Seattle South Asian Film Festival (2016)[14]
- National Film Award (7 categories) – Aynabaji[15]
- Chicago International Children's Film Festival – Rickshaw Girl[16]
- Audience Favorite – Mill Valley Film Festival, Rickshaw Girl[17]
- SLM Top Award – Schlingel International Film Festival 2021, Rickshaw Girl[18]
- Women Film Critics Circle – "Best Kept Secret" (Overlooked Challenging Film Gems), Rickshaw Girl[19]
- Best Feature Film – Rickshaw Girl, Prescott International Film Festival[20]
- NETPAC Award – Nonajoler Kabbo, Kolkata International Film Festival (2020)[21]
- National Film Award (7 categories) – Nonajoler Kabbo[22]
External links
- Interview with Md Assaduzzaman Sokal on YouTube
- Assaduzzaman Sokal at IMDb
References
- ^ "Hoichoi launches trailer of Dhaka Metro". Daily Sun. April 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "A successful producer of 'Half Stop Down'" একজন সফল প্রযোজক ‘হাফ স্টপ ডাউনের’ আসাদুজ্জামান সকাল. Dhaka Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Dhaka Metro launches". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Social issue-based productions by Sokal" সামাজিক ইস্যুভিত্তিক প্রযোজনায় সকাল. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ ""Aynabaji" bags best film award at Seattle". The Daily Star. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "'Rickshaw Girl' set to premiere in Manhattan". The Business Standard. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "'Nonajoler Kabbo' best film in Asian category at Kolkata International Film Festival". The Business Standard. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "A dive into the mysterious world of 'Munshigiri'". The Daily Star. 30 September 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Munshigiri wins CJFB Award". NTV. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "TRAB Critics Award winner Assaduzzaman Sokal" ট্র্যাব ক্রিটিক অ্যাওয়ার্ড পেলেন আসাদুজ্জামান সকাল (in Bengali). Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Gayeb wins in 3 Minute Film Competition". Desh Rupantor. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "TRAB Award for Best Executive Producer". Ekushey TV. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Beautiful Bangladesh wins in Berlin". The Daily Star. 8 March 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ ""Aynabaji" bags best film award at Seattle". The Daily Star. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Aynabaji wins National Film Award in seven categories". Daily Sun. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Chicago ICFF official listing: Rickshaw Girl". Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Rickshaw Girl wins Audience Favorite at MVFF". Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "SLM Top Award – Rickshaw Girl". Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "WFCC 2022 Awards – Rickshaw Girl". Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Prescott International Film Festival winners 2022". Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "KIFF NETPAC Award winners". Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Nonajoler Kabbo wins National Film Award in seven categories". Daily Sun. Retrieved 14 August 2025.