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) - Director · Writer · 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) - Director · ProducerA 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