Filmmaker Mumtaz Hussain has participated in a number of films, as director, writer, producer of both animations and short films, and is currently working on a feature length film.

His movie, “Soul of Civilization" has been shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. He recently completed four additional films, “This is my Pakistan” for Pakistani TV Channel GEO; “Inside You”, Push Button for", and "Butterfly Screams".

His art and films have been shown at numerous museums, universities, art galleries and many international film Festivals.

In 1981, Mumtaz accepted admission into the prestigious National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore, Pakistan. While at NCA, Mumtaz decorated the palace of Sheikh Zaid bin Sultan, an architectural landmark in Karachi, Pakistan.

In 1987, Mumtaz left for London to study European art forms. In 1988 Mumtaz came to New York to pursue graphic design at the School of Visual Art. Additionally, Mumtaz studied film making at the Digital Film Academy. He has also served as an art director for Simon & Schuster, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. Mumtaz is currently directing an informative talk show for channel 9 "Ask a Lawyer".