Ghost School is an exploration of the systemic corruption in rural Pakistan, where hundreds of "ghost schools" exist only on paper, leaving tens of millions of children without access to education. These schools remain abandoned while officials and teachers still collect salaries, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and ignorance. Told through the eyes of a curious and brave young girl, the film highlights the innocence and determination of a child questioning the injustice around her.

"Ghost school" is an English term in post-colonial Pakistan because all the educated English-speaking elite know what it means, yet very little is done to fight this corruption. Since our child protagonist doesn’t understand deception, this film is a way of dealing with the underlying theme of corruption and the uncertainty that affects so many children in Pakistan.

I'm inspired by Kiarostami's Where is My Friend's House (1987), which is told from a child's perspective in a microcosm of a village. Although the world is aware of girls' schools closing when Malala was attacked by the Taliban, the wider issue of children's education remains hidden. The film is a visual metaphor for the uncertainty and the unknown within the corrupt political system in Pakistan.

It is rare to see the world from the child’s perspective, especially in South Asian cinema, therefore this is a unique film with potential to reach huge audiences.