Mahnoor Nawab

Directed a short drama about love, sacrifice, grief, and the human cost of illegal migration. The film explores economic displacement and the emotional consequences of families pursuing a better future. It completed post-production, screened at Storyhouse Cinema in Chester, and became a finalist at the South Asian DC Film Festival and the Gandhara Film Festival.

Led the creative direction and execution of promotional and marketing campaigns for drama productions on a national television channel. Managed creative output for official social media platforms with more than 2 million followers, as well as sister channels. Oversaw the production of more than 25 daily creative assets, including videos, posters, and digital promotional materials, while coordinating with production, marketing, and external teams.

Designed character-specific costumes for a narrative short film set in a futuristic Lahore while retaining ethnic South Asian aesthetics. Conducted costume research, sourcing, fittings, and on-set continuity, and collaborated with the director and cinematography team to align costume design with the film's emotional tone, color palette, framing, and visual language. The film was selected for the Tasveer Film Festival.