Jawad Sharif

Jawad Sharif is an award-winning filmmaker from Pakistan, known for his signature visual storytelling style. He has an intuitive talent for revealing spontaneous human moments. He is among the rare filmmakers who are proficient in weaving compelling visuals and narratives in both fiction and non-fiction films. He has worked on a number of socially and culturally sensitive film projects involving the themes of human rights and social injustice besides arts and culture. He has also directed telefilms, TV series, as well as several TV commercials. His first feature, K2 & The Invisible Footmen, has won notable awards in several international film festivals and has been screened worldwide. Jawad founded his production company Bipolar Films in 2010. He envisions his organization to be a vehicle for his passion for social change. Bipolar Films is comprised of a seasoned team of filmmakers and storytellers. Apart from filmmaking, Jawad serves as an advisory board member of a not-for-profit organization Forum for Dignity Initiatives, which helps protect the rights of sexual and gender minorities in Pakistan. He is also the former fellow of Swedish Institute, Sweden and Institut Fur Auslandsbeziehunge, Germany.