In December 2011, I will be opening up my production house, Sharmeen Obaid Films, and aspire to change the way Pakistanis approach nonfiction storytelling. There are thousands of stories to be found here. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy approachaspirechange share on social
The day I won an Emmy was also the day my father passed away. I received a call from my sister on the way to the ceremony and had to turn my car around and catch the first flight back to Karachi. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy backcallcar Change image and share on social
In terms of 'Saving Face,' I was inspired by the stories of survivors who didn't let their attacks stop them from pursuing justice and seeking treatment. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy attackfaceinspire Change image and share on social
I hope I can make Pakistan proud by bringing home an Oscar. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy bringhomehope Change image and share on social
The news that comes out of Pakistan is always geared toward terrorism and fundamentalism. But when you give people freedom of expression and the freedom to go out and be social and to express themselves, you will see a change. I see that coming about in my country. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy changecomecountry share on social
I have very strong Canadian connections. My daughter was born there a year and half ago. But because of the nature of my job, I need to be in countries where I can get the stories that I am looking at. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy agobearcanadian share on social
I think perhaps Pakistan can take the lead. Perhaps Turkey can as well, being part of Europe. But someone has to start talking about why the Muslim world has become a boiling pot and look beyond these cartoons to what the ideological reasons are for this divide. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy boilcartoondivide share on social
An Academy Award nomination is stuff dreams are made of. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy academyawarddream Change image and share on social
My family restores my sense of ease and keeps me balanced. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy balanceeasefamily Change image and share on social
