Shamim Sarif is a renowned writer, director, and screenwriter, celebrated for her outstanding work in film and television. As a passionate advocate for women's rights and the LGBTQ+ community, she has made significant contributions to the industry.
Shamim's latest novel, The Athena Protocol, is a Young Adult feminist thriller released by HarperCollins in October 2019. The book is being adapted into a TV series, with Shamim attached to write the pilot. The sequel, The Shadow Mission, is set to be released by HarperCollins in October 2020.
As a writer and director, Shamim's most recent feature film is Despite the Falling Snow, which premiered in the US in March 2017. The movie stars Rebecca Ferguson and Charles Dance and is based on her acclaimed second novel set in Cold War Moscow. The film received 13 awards, further solidifying Shamim's reputation as a talented filmmaker.
Shamim's impressive filmography includes her first feature film, I Can't Think Straight, which won 11 awards, and The World Unseen, based on her award-winning book, which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival and garnered 23 international awards. Her documentary, The House of Tomorrow, was shot on location in Jerusalem.
Shamim's upcoming projects include Arranged, a romantic comedy set in the UK and India, and Polarized, a contemporary love story between two women from different sides of small-town America. She is also working on a musical adaptation of I Can't Think Straight and developing several TV and film projects.
As a skilled speaker, Shamim has addressed TED events worldwide, the INK Conference in India, and DLD in Munich. She has also spoken at corporate events, including Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Citibank, and Disney.
Throughout her career, Shamim has received numerous accolades, including the Variety Catherine award in 2017. She is a member of BAFTA and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, further testament to her dedication and commitment to the film and television industry.
