Qasim Basir

The remarkable American filmmaker, Qasim Basir, was born in 1980 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, and has been active in the film industry since 2009. Predominantly working within drama and romance genres, Basir has directed acclaimed films such as "Mooz-lum" and "A Boy. A Girl. A Dream: Love on Election Night", earning him a nomination for the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. His authorial style often explores personal and societal dynamics, with a focus on the Black American experience, and the power of individual choice. In a more personal note, Basir is a director who brilliantly captures the nuances of human emotion and relationship dynamics, making his films both relatable and thought-provoking.