Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Award-Winning Filmmaker | Social Impact Storyteller
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is a two-time Academy Award and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker whose powerful films tackle critical social issues. She has been honored with Pakistan's highest civilian award, the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, for her work highlighting the struggles of marginalized communities.
Obaid-Chinoy's TED Talks and National Geographic documentaries have reached millions, sparking conversations that drive meaningful change. Her keynotes inspire audiences to use the power of storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices and advocate for a more just and equitable world.
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How film transforms the way we see the world
Film has the power to change the way we think about ourselves and our culture. Documentarian and TED Fellow Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy uses it to fight violence against women, turning her camera on the tradition of honor killings in Pakistan. In a stirring talk, she shares how she took her Oscar-winning film on the road in a mobile cinema, visiting small towns and villages across Pakistan -- and shifting the dynamics between women, men and society, one screening at a time.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy at Brilliant Minds 2025
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy at Brilliant Minds 2026
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Minds | 2025 | 🇸🇪Stockholm, Sweden |
| TED2019 | 2019 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
| TED | 2010 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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