Surfers of Bulleji, an unfinished short film by Shahbano Farid, is currently in pre-production and already making waves online. The team is raising donations to cover shipping costs for essential surf gear and post-production expenses, hoping to bring the inspiring story to life.

 

The film spotlights Pakistan’s emerging surf culture through the journey of 21-year-old Attiq Rehman, the son of a fisherman, who dreams of becoming the country’s first internationally recognised surfer.

 

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Set against the backdrop of the coastal town of Bulleji near Karachi, the film follows Attiq as he builds a grassroots surf movement.

 

In 2021, he founded the Surfers of Bulleji surf club, which now brings together over 50 young surfers from nearby fishing villages. With only 15 surfboards shared among them, the surfers battle not only the waves but also economic and social barriers, determined to prove that surfing can thrive in Pakistan.

 

Speaking in the film’s teaser shared by creative agency 'Diet Paratha', Attiq says, “Waves are alive, they are calling me. I want to show Pakistan that this is a sport too. Surfing is a gift, and I will never waste it.”

 

The project has struck a chord with audiences worldwide, with many offering support and surfboards. 

 

A user wrote, “Love seeing y’all take up surfing! I got a few boards I would love to donate.” One said, “Love this! Adding Pakistan to my next surf destination.” 

 

Another added, “This is amazing! There are many international surfers who would love to help the Pakistani surfer community. Please tell us how we can help you grow.”

 

Others shared the excitement, too. “Wow, love this story. These kids are about it!” one viewer said, while another wrote, “Awesome. I want to support.”

 

If the team succeeds in raising funds, Surfers of Bulleji could become a landmark film capturing not only the power of sport but also the resilience and dreams of a coastal community.