Almost a year after its release, The Glassworker keeps exceeding the mark. Usman Riaz, the creator of the Pakistani animated feature, took to social media to announce yet another win for the film. "I'm honoured to receive the Tongues on Fire, Flame Award for Best Debut Director at the UK Asian Film Festival 2025 for The Glassworker," wrote Riaz. "Bringing The Glassworker to life has been the greatest creative journey of my life, and I'm deeply grateful to the festival and jury for this recognition."

While the animator himself was not present to receive the award in person, he expressed gratitude towards the fellow creative who did. Last month, Deadline reported that the London premiere of The Glassworker was set to close the UK Asian Film Festival, which covered venues across London, Leicester, and Coventry.

The Glassworker follows Vincent, a glassblower apprentice who works under his father and develops an attachment to Alliz, a violinist and the daughter of an army colonel. As the threat of war forces them to confront difficult truths, the two must find a way to face their fears and cling onto hope in times of despair.