I am Hareem Fatima, a documentary filmmaker and producer based in Karachi with over five years of experience shaping stories across film, media, and social campaigns. I have collaborated with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy as a producer, assistant director, and researcher, directing and co-producing Beneath the Veil, an international documentary filmed across the UK and Pakistan that explores representation and cultural tension. I bring rigorous research, cross-cultural sensitivity, and visual storytelling to projects that matter, working across independent cinema and collaborations with brands, nonprofits, and health campaigns. I aim to create films that resonate with audiences, spark dialogue, and drive social impact.

Hareem Fatima

I am Hareem Fatima, a documentary filmmaker and producer based in Karachi with over five years of experience shaping stories across film, media, and social campaigns. I have collaborated with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy as a producer, assistant director, and researcher, directing and co-producing Beneath the Veil, an international documentary filmed across the UK and Pakistan that explores representation and cultural tension. I bring rigorous research, cross-cultural sensitivity, and visual storytelling to projects that matter, working across independent cinema and collaborations with brands, nonprofits, and health campaigns. I aim to create films that resonate with audiences, spark dialogue, and drive social impact.

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I am Hareem Fatima, a documentary filmmaker and producer based in Karachi with over five years of experience shaping stories across film, media, and social campaigns. I have collaborated with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy as a producer, assistant director, and researcher, directing and co-producing Beneath the Veil, an international documentary filmed across the UK and Pakistan that explores representation and cultural tension.

I bring rigorous research, cross-cultural sensitivity, and visual storytelling to projects that matter, working across independent cinema and collaborations with brands, nonprofits, and health campaigns. I aim to create films that resonate with audiences, spark dialogue, and drive social impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Advanced
Turkish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Manager - Video Production at Meri Sehath (Getz Pharma Pvt Ltd)
May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Led production of documentary and digital campaigns for Pakistan’s first AI-powered health care platform. Directed films on antimicrobial resistance and medical leadership in collaboration with health institutions. Oversaw creative execution, resource management, and delivery across multiple platforms.
Producer at Stimulus Productions Worldwide
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Produced commercial ad films for ICC World Cup, Nestlé, Maple Leaf, and Embrace. Coordinated international teams and managed clients from concept to broadcast delivery. Balanced creative integrity with brand objectives to produce audience-relevant content.
Field Producer and Assistant Director at Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Films
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Delivered documentary and animation outreach projects on women’s property rights in partnership with the Sindh Legal Aid Society and the Government of Sindh. Produced films on climate change (in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission and Ministry of Climate of Pakistan) and on minority rights in Pakistan. Conducted documentary production and photography workshops for adolescent girls in underserved communities. Managed interns and assisted in the creation of culturally significant CSR media for brands.
Lecturer – Documentary Production at Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designed and delivered a full-term course in English covering documentary styles, cinematography, ethics, and storytelling. Guided students from ideation to final edits, emphasizing legal and ethical considerations in representation. Mentored aspiring filmmakers.
Sub Editor, Journalist at Cutcut Publication
July 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Wrote feature-length cultural and social issue pieces; supervised multimedia and video production for the digital newsroom.
Digital Marketing Strategist at Shapar Pvt Ltd
July 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Strategised digital marketing on social media platforms. Managed fashion shoots and PR campaigns.
Social Media Manager (Intern) at Dawn Media Group
March 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Transcribed and translated interviews for news stories. Managed social media profiles to increase community engagement for Pakistan’s leading English newspaper Dawn.
Theatre Instructor at Credo School
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Equipped students with the history and processes of drama as a mode of entertainment and social change. Introduced students to plays such as Hamlet and Antigone; conducted theatre acting workshops.

Education

Master of Screen Production (Documentary) at University of the West of England
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Media Sciences (Film and Television) at SZABIST, Karachi, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services