Maureen Bharoocha is a multifaceted creative force based in Los Angeles, boasting a dynamic career as a writer and director.
Her feature film debut, the HBO comedy Golden Arm, showcased her unique voice and style, while her sophomore effort, The Prank, premiered at SXSW 2022, featuring an all-star cast including Rita Moreno, Keith David, and Ramona Young.
As she continues to make a name for herself in the industry, Maureen is set to direct and co-write the horror-comedy Tina's 40th Birthday Party, alongside Mary Holland and Betsy Sodaro, with Sharon Horgan's Merman attached to produce.
Prior to her feature film work, Maureen honed her skills as a segment director on Jimmy Kimmel Live! for three seasons, and began her career with her critically acclaimed short film, Abajee, which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Maureen's diverse background, being half Irish Catholic and half Indian-Pakistani Burmese Muslim, has allowed her to bring a unique perspective to her storytelling, often blending genres and tone to create complex, conflicted characters.
As a seasoned director, Maureen has worked on various projects, including episodes of Peacock's Pitch Perfect: Bumper In Berlin, NBC's Grand Crew, and the Qcode series Edith!, a narrative podcast starring Rosamund Pike.
Throughout her career, Maureen has received numerous accolades, including being named one of HBO's 2018 Director's list, Indie Wire's Rising Female Directors in 2020, and nominated for the SXSW 2020 Adam Yauch Hörnblowér Visionary Directing Award. She also won the Directing Award at the El Paso Film Fest in 2022.
