Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

A trailblazer in the world of documentary filmmaking, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy was born in 1978 in Karachi, Pakistan. She started her active career in 2002 and has since then been recognized for her works primarily in the documentary genre, with "Saving Face" and "A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness" being her most acclaimed films, both of which have won her Academy Awards. Her authorial style often revolves around giving a voice to the voiceless, particularly focusing on the struggles of women in her home country.

Sharmeen, with her fearless storytelling and unwavering commitment to social justice, continues to inspire many other filmmakers and activists around the world.