HIRRA FAROOQI

Logline: After breaking up with her conservative Muslim fiancé, a South Asian woman decides to date a white guy. But when she introduces him to her childhood best friend, an Arab DJ, the evening takes a hilarious turn as the best friend suspects the man might not be as "white" as he seems.

• Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
• Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.
• Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.

Logline: An Indo-Caribbean Muslim teenager daydreams to seek her inner confidence.

• Supported the marketing and festival distribution plan, ensuring the film’s progress by researching and identifying suitable festivals for submission.
• Played an active role in strategizing the film's festival run, coordinating timelines, and managing submissions to maximize exposure and opportunities.
• Assisted with the social media rollout, creating and scheduling engaging content to build an online presence and increase visibility of the film across platforms.
• Reached out to potential partners and created press releases to generate media coverage, while building relationships with community partners to expand the film’s reach.

Logline: After losing her mother, a second-generation teenager finds common ground with her estranged Nanima from Pakistan through an Urdu poem.

• Produced Kya Poem, a short film created for a film challenge, overseeing the project from pre-production to final cut.
• Coordinated logistics, including casting, location selection, and crew management, ensuring a smooth production process.
• Worked closely with the director and creative team to bring the concept to life within the time and budget constraints of the challenge.
• Managed post-production, ensuring delivery and submission to the film challenge.

Logline: After being displaced by violent conflict and separated from her husband, Zamda seeks refuge in a haveli run by Mona. As she searches for her missing spouse, she forms a bond with a young girl also longing to reunite with her family.

• Produced and managed all aspects of the short film Solatia, overseeing the project from pre-production to final delivery.
• Collaborated with the director, writers, and production team to ensure the film's creative vision was executed effectively within budget and schedule constraints.
• Secured financing and coordinated fundraising efforts, ensuring the project had the necessary resources for a successful production.
• Managed casting, location scouting, and crew assembly, ensuring the right talent and professionals were brought on board for the project.
• Oversaw post-production activities, including editing, sound design, and visual effects, ensuring the final product met high artistic and technical standards.
• Facilitated submissions to prestigious film festivals, including the Red Sea International Film Festival, and coordinated the film's global festival strategy to maximize exposure and recognition.
• Promoted Solatia through marketing and public relations efforts, ensuring the film’s achievements and festival selections were highlighted and celebrated.

• Coordinated social media efforts, increasing audience engagement through content creation and scheduling across various platforms.
• Assisted in overseeing post-production activities, ensuring smooth transitions between editing, sound design, and final review stages.
• Worked closely with the production team to maintain an organized workflow, tracking project timelines and ensuring deadlines were met.
• Supported the documentary team with research, script revisions, and securing necessary materials for shoots and post-production.

• Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
• Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
• Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
• Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
• Launched a worldwide movement for impact fundraising to support all women and women in Afghanistan.
• Successfully raised $40,000 every year and provided to women in sports in Afghanistan.

• Produced and managed the music video for Sahiban, collaborating with top Pakistani celebrities and artists, including [List of Celebrities and Artists].
• Coordinated all aspects of production, from concept to delivery, including location scouting, crew logistics, and contract negotiations.
• Oversaw post-production to ensure the final video met artistic and technical standards.
• Led promotional efforts, securing media coverage and partnerships for widespread distribution.