Boot Polish

I really like this director Aneel Ahmad because he is determined ambitious and creative. Which are all enormous qualities that all directors require. Throughout the years Ahmad has genuinely worked relentlessly in promoting his work.

Ahmad is a true role model for many Black & Asian filmmakers and a fine example of persistence (10 years) hard work and to keep focus on your dreams. Not to be deterred by anyone and keep focusing on the Job at Hand! This is why he has tremendous support because not only is he a good filmmaker and not only is Boot Polish a wonderful short film. There is genuine honesty and class in this project.

Even if Ahmad doesn't win (the BAFTA) anything, he has won the hearts of many ordinary people and film industry professionals for his fighting spirit.

Boot Polish itself perhaps would be difficult to categorise and to screen at European festivals, because it's more South Asian Mainstream than you think. The film is very emotional and perhaps Western Audiences may find it a bit strange at first.

I had a chance to view the film in London and it was good, and yes it is far superior to some of the films made by British Directors this year.

I guess what I am saying if it were more English (I.E British theme) perhaps Boot Polish would have appealed to the European world. But short film-making is about experimenting and being creative, and this is why he has won so many fans around the world.

Ahmad does need to keep working and making better films and I'm sure that he will.

A wonderful short film by a promising director. I also will be looking forward to his next film and well done and congratulations to you, for the success you have had with Boot Polish and I do hope you continue to have further success in the future.

8- 10 Success only comes to the one who wants it more!