A Global Superstar Salutes Pakistan’s Creativity – Usman Riaz’s Art Piece The Glassworker Praised by Gigi Hadid

When supermodel global Gigi Hadid praises a piece of art, the world is watching. She recently posted the promo of Pakistan’s animated gem The Glassworker on her Instagram Story and tagged her sister Alana Hadid, the Creative Director at Watermelon Pictures which won U.S. distribution rights for the movie.

This small act of a style and cultural icon has created ripples of euphoria across both the Pakistani entertainment circuit and the international South Asian diaspora. To many, it seemed like validation not just of a movie but of Pakistan’s rising voice in the artistic and cinematic world.

The Glassworker – A Tale Tempered in Art and Sentiment

Directed by the multi-faceted Usman Riaz, The Glassworker is not only an animated movie  it’s a celebration of passion, determination, and artistic excellence. With exquisite hand-drawn animation, the movie tells the tale of a father-and-son glass-blowing team coping with life, love, and tragedy in a war-torn world.

The project started as a Kickstarter dream and grew into an award-winning milestone, uniting artists from Pakistan and the world. Each frame embodies intense labor, making the movie a precious gem in modern-day animation since everything is so digitally oriented.

Making History at the Academy Awards

What makes The Glassworker actually historic is its acknowledgment on the world’s largest film stage the Academy Awards. It was Pakistan official Oscar entry not just for Best International Feature but also for Best Animated Feature, marking it as the first Pakistani animated film to be so honored.

This achievement has fueled the pride of Pakistanis all over the world, demonstrating that the nation not only can narrate its own tales but also challenge an environment historically dominated by Hollywood and Japanese animation monoliths.

Gigi Hadid’s Nod: A Boost for Pakistani Cinema

Gigi Hadid’s stamp of approval extends far past the digital realm. This international fashion and cultural trendsetter’s endorsement of The Glassworker puts Pakistan’s entertainment industry on the world map. With Alana Hadid part of the U.S. distribution process through Watermelon Pictures, the film is set up for wider audiences to discover the wonder of Usman Riaz’s creation in America and around the globe.

This kind of recognition opens doors not just for The Glassworker but for future Pakistani storytellers aspiring to bring their creativity to global audiences.

A Cultural Bridge Between East and West

The Glassworker stands for more than a movie it stands for the meeting of heritage and contemporary storytelling. In hand-drawn craftsmanship and in very human storytelling, it presents a cultural bridge from East to West that resonates with all while remaining firmly grounded in its own identity.

Thanks to personalities such as Gigi Hadid to help spread its influence, the film is no longer merely a national pride initiative; it’s becoming a global cultural phenomenon.

The Road Ahead for Pakistani Animation

The triumph of The Glassworker and its international spotlight serves as a hope-inspiring precedent. It proves that Pakistani artists can shatter barriers, redefine sectors, and produce items that resonate with hearts on distant continents.

While the world awaits how the film performs globally, one thing is certain: The Glassworker has etched itself into history, and its legacy will lead generations of creatives in Pakistan and elsewhere.

With Gigi Hadid bringing it into the spotlight, Pakistan’s first Oscar-nominated animated movie is not only a film success it’s a celebration of imagination, determination, and cultural heritage.

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