Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Directing · Director · Producer · Writer
Born Nov 12, 1978 · Karachi, Pakistan
Active 2011–present · Awards: Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject), Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject), BBC 100 Women, The Smith College Medal
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Urdu: شرمین عبید چنائے; born November 12, 1978) is a Canadian-Pakistani journalist, filmmaker and political activist known for her work in films that highlight gender inequality against women.
Filmography
Ms. Marvel (2022) — DirectorA Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness (2015) — Director · ProducerSitara: Let Girls Dream (2019) — Writer · Director · ProducerSaving Face (2012) — DirectorAghaz-e-Safar (2014) — DirectorDiane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge (2024) — Director · Producer3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors (2018) — Director3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam (2016) — Producer · DirectorStudent Athlete (2018) — DirectorSong of Lahore (2015) — Director3 Braves (2015) — Producer · DirectorA Life Too Short (2021) — ProducerWomen, War & Peace II (2019) — Co-DirectorTransgenders: Pakistan's Open Secret (2011) — DirectorA Journey of a Thousand Miles: Peacekeepers (2015) — Director · ProducerArmed with Faith (2017) — ProducerFundamental: Living Out Loud (2020) — DirectorUntitled Star Wars "New Jedi Order" Film — DirectorFundamental: Defenders of Justice (2020) — DirectorFundamental: Gender Justice. No Exceptions. (2020) — DirectorFundamental: Girls at the Heart of It (2020) — DirectorFundamental: Rising Power (2020) — DirectorFundamental: Rights Not Roses (2020) — DirectorReggae Girlz (2025) — Director