Usman Riaz, Co-Founder of Mano Animation Studios, Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animation studio, is a Berklee College of Music scholarship recipient and musician with albums released under EMI Pakistan. As a filmmaker, his notable works include ‘RUCKUS’ and ‘The Waves.’ His latest project, ‘The Glassworker,’ showcases his storytelling and animation skills and is an official selection in the Contrechamp category at Annecy 2024. Riaz’s work continues to inspire a new generation of creators worldwide.