After some intense brainstorming, concept development, and bad acting in the studio, we came up with a plan to combine a concept film and instant edit into one piece. The soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. Nayani loved it and were on board to make this film something their family and friends would never forget. Not only would everyone be able to relive the highlights of the multiple day wedding festivities, but this was the perfect way to precede the couples’ entrance into their reception which was the day after their ceremony. Jaws dropped when the guests saw this piece, and it was such a hit that we had an encore presentation later that evening!

The Hakim Sons Team

Sofia Manjee- Concept Developer, Director

Jose Medina- Director of Photography, Editor

Shezad Manjee- Cinematographer, Editor

Ayaz Ali- Cinematographer, Editor

Imran Ali- Sound Mixer

CEREMONY

RECEPTION

OTHER VENDORS THAT MADE THIS DAY POSSIBLE:

Dallas Museum of Art- Reception
First Baptist Dallas- Ceremony
Jerry Ghionis- Photographer
The Garden Gate- Florals
M&M Special Events- Linens
Maitee Miles- Hair and Makeup
Cathy Saenz- Cake
The Project- Band
Blue Diamond Limo- Transportation
Warren Barron- Dress
Bella Bridesmaids- Bridesmaids’ Dresses

It’s our 10th year anniversary and Brides of North Texas magazine has featured us in their latest newsletter. We’re so thankful to our clients, our super talented team, and our fellow industry professionals for all their love & support over the past 10 years. Here’s to 10 more strong years!!! Cheers.

“Congratulations to Hakim Sons Films on the celebration of their 10th anniversary! Hakim Sons Films was created by third generation filmmaker, Shezad Manjee, who sought out to honor his late grandfather, who himself was a pioneer in the production industry. During his ten years, Shezad and his team have filmed everything from destination weddings in Australia to U.S. presidential receptions. Hakim Sons Films has taken wedding filmmaking to the next level with its innovations in same day edits, save-the-date DVDs and concept films. Brides of North Texas was lucky enough to work with the talented videographers from Hakim Sons Films on several behind-the-scenes shoots for the inaugural issue. Be sure to check those out online! Happy Anniversary!”

The Hakim Sons Team
Shezad Manjee- Filmmaker
Ayaz Ali- Filmmaker
Jose Medina- Editor

Our team was in New York earlier this month celebrating and documenting Rupa and Sunder’s wedding festivities! These college sweethearts met about seven years ago, became best friends, and finally tied the knot in a two day celebration including a traditional, South Indian ceremony and magnificent reception. The party took place in the heart of Manhattan at Gotham Hall. This former bank is a true gem in the Big Apple with a classy yet contemporary feel. Best wishes to Rupa and Sunder from the Hakim Sons Films team as they begin their life as husband and wife!

The Hakim Sons Team

Shezad Manjee- Filmmaker

Ayaz Ali- Filmmaker

Sofia Manjee- Assistant

Jose Medina- Editor

A special thanks to our friends Robin and Lisa at The Wedding Party Studio for hosting this lovely event and for all of their efforts and support. We couldn’t have done it without these fabulous women. Come check us out tonight… hope to see you there!

This film is from Shezad Manjee at Hakim Sons Films and features the drop-dead gorgeous wedding reception of Miki and Trevor (daughter of country singer Neal McCoy). It’s simply terrific!

Reception @ Union Station and Catering by Wolfgang Puck

Congratulations to Miki & Trevor! What a wonderful celebration!! And as always, thanks to our wonderful LBB cinematographers at Hakim Sons Films for sharing.

– Article courtesy of Style Me Pretty

Since the first time I heard the American Food Services’ story, I have tried to figure out how our company, Hakim Sons Films, could create a legacy that is as impressive and inspiring as the one of the LaBarba Family, one of the finest Dallas based firms.  Founded in 1917, FreshPoint Dallas has been serving the finest clientele in America as the leading distributor of perishable products to the foodservice and retail segments in the extended Dallas/Ft. Worth area for over 83 years.

As if being the filmmaker of choice for the publication wasn’t exciting enough, my wedding is featured in the magazine as well! Make sure you pick up your copy of The Brides of North Texas when it hits stands in February.  It’s a must have wedding planning resource.  Congratulations to The Brides of North Texas team for a magnificent first issue!

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Hakim Son Films and Bracket Innovation are giving you a chance to win one of the four — $25 Christmas Cash prizes in our December 2009 contest. To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on our CONTEST WEBSITE with your name, email address and website (if you have one). It’s the easiest way to WIN MONEY known to mankind. Contest winners will be randomly selected on Dec 24th 2009. Tell all your family, friends, and colleagues about this unbelievably easy way to win some money. Brought to you by Hakim Sons Films & Bracket Innovation .

DALLAS ROCKS 2009:
THE DIAMOND DINNER
DALLAS’ HISTORIC UNION STATION WITH CUISINE BY WOLFGANG PUCK
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
5:30PM ~ 1:00AM

Produced by Rebecca Hackl Events

Benefiting The Diamond Empowerment Fund™ (D.E.F.)

Hosts
Russell Simmons
Athletes for Africa
Angles for Africa

Honorees
Marilyn Augur
Barbara Bush
Jenna Bush-Hager
Dikembe Mutombo

Entertainment by DJ Cassidy
Special Performance at the Diamond Dinner by Smokey Robinson
Special Guests include Rev Run and Justine Simmons (and its Rev Run’s Birthday)

About Diamond Dinner
Following its successful launch in 2008 which honored Magic Johnson and Eva Longoria Parker Dallas Rocks 2009: Diamond Dinner will be an exclusive benefit dinner and auction, followed by a festive after party. Proceeds will support the work of the Diamond Empowerment Fund® (D.E.F.), a non-profit organization founded in 2007 to raise funds for programs that empower through education in African nations where diamonds are a natural resource. D.E.F.’s first beneficiary is CIDA City Campus located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons, co-founder of D.E.F., along with special friends, Dallas Rocks will harness the compassionate energy of leaders of Dallas’ social, sports and business sectors, as well as the international diamond and jewelry industries.

This year again, Hakim Sons Films, is proud to be the video sponsors of this event. Visit Dallas Rocks website to purchase your ticket for the event & support this great cause.

To enter, simply post your comment below to this question: What is the location of your dream honeymoon? We will randomly select 3 comments and that individual will win a SET of VIP tickets to the event.

Good Luck.

If you’re unfamiliar with Partnership Walk, here’s some background information for you:
PartnershipsInAction is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) and its volunteers in communities across America to raise funds and awareness to help communities in some of the poorest areas of Africa and Asia create long-term solutions to poverty. The events give Americans an opportunity to actively take part in advancing human dignity and peace around the globe through volunteerism, awareness-raising and contributions. PartnershipsInAction represents AKF USA’s growing portfolio of programs including Partnership Walk, Partnership Golf, corporate and professional networking events, film screenings, essay and art competitions, educational and schools outreach activities, among others.

Partnership Walk is a public event to raise awareness about how people can make a difference in ending global poverty. It promotes partnerships among Americans and people in the developing world. Since 1995, 40 Partnership Walks have been held in U.S., attracting thousands of participants and bringing a spark of hope to vulnerable families in Africa and Asia.

100% of the funds raised at Partnership Walk go directly to projects supported by the Foundation.

Experience romance, define destiny, and live in the moment over and over again with Hakim Sons Films.

We proudly announce Hakim Sons Films as the first member of our cinematography category at The Studio! We could go on forever about their cinematic, timeless masterpieces. This delightful camera crew and director will capture and execute fashionably, every detail of your wedding.

Our favorite part is their ability to making every moment as picturesque as it feels. Hakim Sons value your unique story; all their work is customized to animate all the fine details to illuminate your wedding day experience. They incorporate a great balance between elegance and originality into their work.

And check out their newest concept: Web Only Invitations! These “green invites” are the next generation of invitations for socially conscious couples. Eco-friendly and affordable, Web Only Invites incorporate all the handy-dandy new recording devices while saving on stamps, paper, and printing.

Shezad, the ultra-talented managing partner of Hakim Sons, even used a Web Only Invite for his own wedding…

“Wedding day jitters, anticipated perfection, a mist of perfume; your wedding day is more than a single moment.” Experience more inspiring film from this cinematographer at hakimsonsfilms.com

PartnershipsInAction Golf is an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA), a non-profit international development agency that seeks to improve opportunities and livelihoods of communities in the developing world.
Quick fact:
- 100% of donations and all net proceeds from golf tournaments go directly to projects supported by the Foundation; not a cent is spent on administration.

This event is open to all brides and admission is complimentary, but space is limited. Please RSVP and secure your spot today.

Bridal Talk DFW Flyer

We want you to take a picture of yourself representing “Hakim Sons Films” either with a sign, expression, t-shirt, computer/animated design, etc. {BE CREATIVE and look at some of our examples in the photos section} Then upload the picture on our group page, under “photos”. And don’t forget to get all your friends to vote for your picture by telling us if they “like” the picture or by commenting on the picture.

Contest ends on June 30, 2009.

We will be awarding TWO lucky winners $50 cash each.

Visit the group @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=26167877254 to submit your entry.

Checkout some of these entries:

Photography by Edmonson Indian Weddings
Cinematography by Hakim Sons Films

We have just been nominated for the best videographer in this year’s WFAA List. First, take a look at our Screening Room & if you think we deserve to win, please vote for us at WFAAList. We are truly blessed to have been nominated for this award and have been overwhelemed with all your support and wonderful comments. We look forward to hearing your feedback. — Shezad Manjee

We recently produced this film for Modern Luxury Magazine. This event, “Fresh Faces of Fashion” introduces 12 new faces as the most stylish women in Dallas. Here’s some Press printed about the event in North Texas E-News.

Elaine Raffel, Stanley Korshak; Robert Morris, Park Place Motorcars; Margie Wright, Suicide & Crisis Center; Yvonne Crum, chair

More than 700 guests filled Park Place Motorcars Dallas’ showrooms and client lounges as Modern Luxury Dallas magazine revealed their 12 “Fresh Faces of Fashion.” Park Place used the opportunity to unveil the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK, the exciting new compact, luxury crossover SUV.

Park Place Motorcars also made a $10,000 donation to the Suicide and Crisis Center of Dallas. Showcasing a bold exterior design, generous cargo capacity, and Mercedes-Benz’ 4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive, the GLK combines the perfect balance of styling, versatility, and performance. A steeply-raked windshield and integrated rear spoiler on its tightly styled roof suggests power and agility. And the GLK delivers.

Modern Luxury Dallas recognized a dozen ladies who possess an amazing sense of style as “Fresh Faces,” including Amber Batlett, Deanna Cahill, Amanda Callahan, Sara Fay Egan, Elizabeth Ho, Antonio Hubert, Lacey Liedtke, Abigal Powell, Marcelle Purdy, Lauren Shuford, D’Andra Simmons and Rachel Trowbridge. Renowned florist Shane Walker immersed the showrooms in hot pink floral accents. Go Fish, Ocean Club and Dallas Fish Market provided fresh sushi and crab cakes. Wendy Krispin Caterering coordinated service and passed hors d’oeuvres. The Cake Ball Company enticed guests with a variety of delectable cake balls.

The Suicide & Crisis Center has been in continuous operation in Dallas since 1968, providing a 24-Hour Crisis Line, the Survivors of Suicide (SOS) support group program, Crisis Debriefing Services, In-Service Training seminars for schools, hospitals, and other professionals dealing with high-intensity crisis, and a?Speakers’ Bureau. More information at www.sccenter.org.

Founded in 1987, Park Place Dealerships represents luxury brands in Texas and California including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Lexus, Volvo, smart, Maserati, Bentley and Rolls-Royce. More info available at www.parkplacetexas.com.