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
My family restores my sense of ease and keeps me balanced. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy balanceeasefamily Change image and share on social
My films are motivated by a keen interest in highlighting issues that affect marginalized populations who are caught in difficult circumstances. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy affectcatchcircumstance Change image and share on social
There are a number of parallels between the slums of Brazil and those found in my hometown, Karachi. The dichotomy that exists in Brazil is uncannily similar to that found in Pakistan, and I hope to one day make a film that follows similar themes. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy brazildaydichotomy share on social
What good is my parents' wealth and education and upbringing if I'm not contributing to the world? Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy contributeeducationgood Change image and share on social
The Pakistani government and its allies must overhaul their policies in Pakistan. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy allygovernmentoverhaul Change image and share on social
Working in any country where you want to talk about the kind of issues that other people don't want to talk about is difficult. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy countrydifficultissue Change image and share on social
I feel that for the first time in a long time, educated Pakistanis are returning to their country to start up educational projects, to start up businesses, so instead of the brain-drain that happened in the 1950s and 1960s, the country is growing and improving economically. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy 1950s1960sbrain share on social
My topics are timely. When an event is happening is when I want to be there... I think it is our duty to challenge the status quo. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy challengedutyevent Change image and share on social
Thousands of civilians have lost their lives to terrorist attacks inside Pakistan, and thousands more will - because, unlike the Pakistani government, which has no coherent policy to deal with the radicals, the Taliban have one to deal with Pakistan and its citizens. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy attackcitizencivilian share on social
