Saving Face. This morning after walk I was having my breakfast when I heard news “A Pakistani Film nominated for Academy Award”. I was surprised and quickly switched channel to see it live. At that time award for “Directing” was happening. I stopped for while and checked online if it was already decided for “Documentary Short”, it wasn’t.

Next category “Documentary Feature” and then what I was waiting for and it was live on screen. This was the first time I felt pressure for something I didn’t do but I wanted it to happen. There were five contestants

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy grew up in Karachi Pakistan and attended Karachi Grammar School after which she completed undergraduate studies from Smith College. Then went on to do a double masters in  Communication and International Policy Studies from Stanford University.