FNFF

Team

Organizers

Aiub Uddin Shihab

Festival Director & Founder

Aiub Uddin Shihab is a Bangladeshi independent filmmaker, creative director, and founder of Hush and Creation Freak. He is the Founder and Festival Director of FutureNation Film Fest (FNFF) — a future-focused independent film festival dedicated to empowering the next generation of filmmakers. A young filmmaker and student himself, his work centers on political satire, human rights, and stories that provoke critical thinking around cultural identity. Through FNFF, he aims to build a free, inclusive, and internationally connected platform where emerging filmmakers can tell original stories without barriers. He believes cinema is more than entertainment — it is a powerful medium for preserving identity, encouraging dialogue, and shaping the future.

Mustak Muzahid

Head Of Programming

Mustak Muzahid is a Bangladeshi independent filmmaker, screenwriter, and cinematographer known for his passion for storytelling and his commitment to creating meaningful films with limited resources.

Debashis Barua

Head of Operations

Debashis Barua is an independent filmmaker and Assistant Director who has worked on multiple short films and commercial productions. As Head of Operations at FutureNation Film Fest, he oversees festival operations, production coordination, and event execution.

Kayem Nur Manik

Festival Manager (HR & Accounts)

Kayem Nur Manik manages the festival's human resources, administration, and financial coordination. He has served as an Assistant Producer and Assistant Director on multiple Fountain Films productions and plays a key role in the overall management of FutureNation Film Fest.