I am Sameen Ali, a filmmaker and storyteller based in Karachi, Pakistan. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Media Sciences with a major in Filmmaking and TV Production. I've written and directed a short film "Hania" with the support of the British Council's grant. My short film was screened at the UK Asian Film Festival. My other short film "Barri Eid" was screened at the Gandhara Independent Film Festival under Women Filmmaker Edition 2022. I've also worked as an assistant director for GEO TV for a drama project with well-known director Mehreen Jabbar. I've also worked as writer of voiceover narration and directed a short documentary for a NGO.

Sameen Ali

I am Sameen Ali, a filmmaker and storyteller based in Karachi, Pakistan. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Media Sciences with a major in Filmmaking and TV Production. I've written and directed a short film "Hania" with the support of the British Council's grant. My short film was screened at the UK Asian Film Festival. My other short film "Barri Eid" was screened at the Gandhara Independent Film Festival under Women Filmmaker Edition 2022. I've also worked as an assistant director for GEO TV for a drama project with well-known director Mehreen Jabbar. I've also worked as writer of voiceover narration and directed a short documentary for a NGO.

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I am Sameen Ali, a filmmaker and storyteller based in Karachi, Pakistan.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Media Sciences with a major in Filmmaking and TV Production. I’ve written and directed a short film “Hania” with the support of the British Council’s grant. My short film was screened at the UK Asian Film Festival.

My other short film “Barri Eid” was screened at the Gandhara Independent Film Festival under Women Filmmaker Edition 2022.

I’ve also worked as an assistant director for GEO TV for a drama project with well-known director Mehreen Jabbar. I’ve also worked as writer of voiceover narration and directed a short documentary for a NGO.

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Work Experience

Writer and Director - Short film at British Council
May 20, 2022 - April 12, 2023
I was one of the three Pakistani filmmakers who got selected for a collaborative project between Pakistan & the UK "Pakistan/UK-New Perspectives" along with two UK filmmakers and received a grant from British Council to make a short film on the theme of Re-imagining Freedom. ​ My short film "Hania" was showcased at the UK Asian Film Festival and other Pakistani festivals.
Writer and Director - Short film at Personal Project
March 5, 2021 - September 16, 2021
I wrote and directed a short film "Barri Eid" which was selected for the Gandhara Independent Film Festival under Women Filmmaker Edition 2022.
Freelance Assistant Director at GEO TV
December 19, 2023 - January 20, 2024
I worked as a freelance assistant director with Mehreen Jabbar on drama series "Contractors" for Geo TV
Voiceover Script Writer and Director - Short Doc at Gray Scale Production
May 20, 2024 - September 5, 2026
I worked as writer of voiceover script narration and directed a short documentary for LRBT Pakistan, a well-known NGO.
Freelance Art Director - DVC at Life Studios
December 10, 2024 - December 11, 2024
I worked as art director for a DVC for KraveMart Pakistan
Cinematographer - Short Doc at HANDS
June 11, 2021 - June 17, 2021
I worked as freelance cinematographer for a short documentary project by HANDS.

Education

Bachelor of Media Sciences at SZABIST, Karachi
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

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Media & Entertainment