Amad's Dream

Amad's Dream (Bengali: আমাদ’স ড্রিম) is a 2025 short documentary film directed by Bangladeshi filmmaker Aashish Kiphayet. The film explores the activism of the Bangladeshi diaspora in the United States during the July 2024 Revolution in Bangladesh. The documentary has been screened at several international film festivals including United States, Greece, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Background

The film is set against the backdrop of the July 2024 Uprising in Bangladesh, a mass movement that resulted in the resignation of the government. Diaspora communities organized rallies, awareness campaigns, and fundraising efforts, amplifying the voices of protesters through international media. Amad's Dream examines this transnational participation, portraying how expatriates—especially women—became advocates for democracy and human rights during the crisis.

Release

Amad's Dream premiered in April 2025 at The George Washington University's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design during the NEXT Festival in Washington, D.C. The premiere marked its U.S. debut, drawing attention from academic and expatriate communities.

Following its festival premiere, the film was featured by major Bangladeshi media outlets including The Daily Star, Prothom Alo, Somoy TV, Channel I, Jamuna Television, Bangla Tribune, and Daily Jugantor.