Women’s Film School
The objective of the Women’s Film School was to support women to speak up for their rights and influence more empathetic policy-making as well as general societal awareness. The film school focused specifically on training women from across the country on their social, political, and human rights, social and economic development issues, and visual storytelling skills. These included story- boarding, scripting, production, editing, and dissemination. Following the workshop, participants produced films on pre-selected themes around women’s rights and their challenges in Pakistan. These films were shared with Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Films school and were showcased at Open Gov Hub in Washington. Ten young women from across Pakistan were selected to be a part of this program.
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As part of Accountability Lab Pakistan’s first Women’s Film School, Tabeen Khan created a short film on the topic of girls’ education.
As part of Accountability Lab Pakistan’s first Women’s Film School, Saro Imran created a short film on the importance of education for transgender people.
As part of Accountability Lab Pakistan’s first Women’s Film School, Aasiya Akbar created a short film on the topic of workplace harassment.
As part of Accountability Lab Pakistan’s first Women’s Film School, Suman Ali created a short film on the topic of acid attacks.
As part of Accountability Lab Pakistan’s first Women’s Film School, Maria Mahmood created a short film on the topic of on-campus harassment at educational institutions.
As part of Accountability Lab Pakistan’s first Women’s Film School, Nazakat Ali created a short film on the topic of domestic violence against women.