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An Award-winning Film and Television Producer, Director and Author.
New book on the career of British film-maker, Wendy Toye (2026), and the women in British cinema, by Manchester University Press. First book on a woman director in MUP's renowned 'British Film Makers' book series.
Recently produced Only Love Matters, a groundbreaking and critically acclaimed romantic feature film. Notably, it is the first film in cinema history to feature lead intersex characters set in Britain, being featured by the BBC, BFI Southbank London, and New York Weekly. Now streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and Fandango at Home (VUDU). Now working on a World War One feature, Elsie Inglis.
External Validation Panel Member at University of East Anglia for East Sussex College (2025).
Former Assistant Examiner, Cambridge University (2011 - 2021).
Senior Lecturer: Ravensbourne University London. Research Interest: Women Film Directors, Women in Cinema, Creative Practice Research, British Film and TV, Indian Cinema, Film and TV Productions, Gender, and Intersex.
Film, Television & Media Research.
Qureshi, I. (2026) “Wendy Toye”. Manchester University Press, UK. Available at: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165794/
Qureshi, I. (2024) “IntersexDatabase”. KQ Movies Ltd, UK. Available at: https://pure.solent.ac.uk/en/publications/intersex-database-an-open-access-resource-for-intersex-representa/
Qureshi, I. (2022) “A Woman for Two Pennies: A Study of Changing Social Constructs of Gender and Portrayal of Women in Pakistani TV Dramas.” American Journal Jump Cut. Available at: https://www.ejumpcut.org/archive/jc61.2022/IramQureshi/index.html
Qureshi, I. (2020) “A Critical Exploration of Indian Partition Characters by a British Asian Woman Director”(Manuscript presented in SWCAS at the Trinity University, US).
Qureshi, I. (2020) [PhD Thesis] “The stranger left no card: a critical analysis of Wendy Toye’s work as a woman director in British cinema and television”. Brunel University, London. Available at: http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/21079
Qureshi, I. (2002) [MSc Thesis] “Role of Family Planning Ads on Television in Changing Perception”. Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi.
Ravensbourne University London
Senior Lecturer Digital Film and TV Production
Cambridge University
Assistant Examiner (External) international examination marking (PT).
Southern Illinois University Carbondale US
Produced a documentary research component, Refugee (2022), which is a part of the Critical Documentary Practises PhD module for a PhD candidate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
University of East Anglia
Produced PhD Practical component of Professional Practice Film, TV And Media Research. Titled: A Creative, Critical exploration of Intersex characters in English Language Films.
Beaconhouse School System
Computer Softwares Teacher and Head Librarian.
KQ Movies Ltd
Founder, Film Producer and Director. She is a producer and associate director of a romantic drama feature film Only Love Matters. She also developing world ward one period drama feature 'A Woman with the Torch: Elsie Inglis' War' and her first directorial debut dramedy feature film, ‘Michelle’.
Evergreen Media Europe Ltd
Television Producer and Director. She produced and directed (including research, planning, budgeting, scheduling, filming and edit) drama series, film series, talk shows, and documentaries for television and also supervised rental filming and post-production facilities to many independent producers, production companies and TV channels.
MIFF
Dr Iram served as a juror at the Marbella International Film Festival (MIFF).
PhD British Film and Television.
College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. Brunel University London. Title of thesis: The stranger left no card: A critical analysis of Wendy Toye’s work as a woman director in British cinema and television. Please see: http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/21079
MSc Communication Sciences - Television Productions, Advertising & Journalism.
Fatima Jinnah Women University. Title of thesis: The Role of Family Planning Ads on Television.
BA Journalism.
University of Punjab
Brunel University's Creative Industries Workshop
Invited talk, Brunel University of London
Special event at the UK Parliament
The UK Parliament hosted screening of the feature film and discussion.
Special event at the London School of Economics (LSE)
The London School of Economics hosted screening of the feature film and discussion.
World This Morning TV show Interview
Interview at Live PTV programme
PTV Film and Drama Academy
Invited lecture and Q&A
Screening event at the Hornsea Cinema UK
Screening and Q&A
Special screening hosted by the University of Southampton
Screening and Q&A at the Turner Sims
Special screening hosted by the NQIFF international film festival, Norwich UK
Screening and Q&A
BBC TV Interview
Interview by a BBC TV Reporter Mike Apps
Dale’s Diaries Interview
Interview by Dale Forwood at the BFI Southbank London
Special screening and discussion hosted by Brunel University of London
Screening and Q&A
Apple podcast CinematNIC
Interview by an American host, composer & actress Nicole Russin-McFarland
Article by T-VINE London
An article by T-VINE London on Only Love Matters
News Article by Ravensbourne University London
An article on Only Love Matters
Creative Industries Uncovered by Brunel University of London
Invited speaker on the invitation of the Professional Development Centre, Brunel University, in their workshop Creative Industries Uncovered, 2022.
News article by Brunel University of London
A news article by Brunel on Only Love Matters
Elsie Inglis Sit Still Event Edinburgh
Iram Qureshi is an invited speaker at the Elsie Inglis Sit Still fundraising event at the City Chambers, Edinburgh, hosted by Lord Provost and Mary Erskine School’s FP Guild.
CanadaOne TV: Open Talk with Sal Ahmed
Dr Iram Qureshi was a guest in Open Talk with Sal Ahmed at Canada One TV.
Hum News TV: Guest in Morning Show
Dr Iram Qureshi was a guest in HUM News TV morning show “Subah Say Agay” along with Dr Kamran Qureshi, the director of her movie Only Love Matters.
Express News: Expresso’s Exclusive Interview
Expresso’s Exclusive Interview With the Producer Dr Iram Qureshi And Director Dr Kamran Qureshi at the Express News.
BOL TV Network: Morning Show
Dr Iram Qureshi was a guest in Morning Show CELEBS AND GOSSIPS at BOL TV.
Filmography
My Good Lady - Elsie Inglis's War. (2026). `{`Feature Film, in pre-production`}` Produced By Iram Qureshi. KQ Movies Ltd.
Only Love Matters. (2023). `{`Feature Film`}` Produced By Iram Qureshi. KQ Movies Ltd.
Beyond The Silence Of The Sea. (2010). `{`TV Documentary`}` Directed By Iram Qureshi And Kamran Qureshi. PTV Network.
Ishq Ke Inteha. (2009-2010). `{`TV Series`}` Series Directed by Iram Qureshi And Kamran Qureshi.
Nestle’ Nesvita Women of Strength. (2009). `{`TV show`}` Series Directed by Iram Qureshi And Kamran Qureshi. ARY Digital TV and Geo TV Network.
Nestle’ Nido Young Stars. (2008). `{`TV show`}` Series Directed by Iram Qureshi And Kamran Qureshi. Geo TV Network.
Sarkar Sahab. (2007). `{`TV series`}` Directed by Iram Qureshi And Kamran Qureshi. ARY Digital TV.
Riyasat. (2005). `{`TV Series`}` Co-Directed by Iram Qureshi. ARY Digital TV.
Murad. (2003). `{`TV Film`}` Co-Produced by Iram Qureshi. Indus TV Network.
Ariel Mothers. (2000). `{`TV Talkshow Series`}` Co-Produced by Iram Qureshi. PTV Network.
Voyage of Discovery. (2000). `{`TV Special`}` Assistant Producer Iram Qureshi. PTV Network.
PGCert in Creative Education
Ravensbourne University London
Preparing & Delivering Lectures.
University of East Anglia.
Preparing To Teach In The Lifelong Learning Sector.
City & Guilds, Level 4 Award.
Assessment, Feedback, & Module Design.
University of East Anglia.
Researcher Development Series 2 and 3: Advanced Researcher Development
Brunel University.
Creating Recordings for Learning and Teaching.
University of East Anglia.
Qualitative Research Methods: Autobiographical Accounts In Qualitative Research.
Brunel University.
Final Cut Pro: Apple Film Editing Certificate Course
Transmedia London.
An Introduction To Screenwriting.
University of East Anglia.
Audibility and Loudness Conference
BBC Academy London.
Tapeless Technology Workshop: HD Cameras
VMI London.
Fiction reader – fiction writer Seminar
Oxford University
Academic Publishing
University of East Anglia
Rhyme and reason – understanding poetry Seminar
Oxford University
Rhyme and reason – understanding poetry Seminar
Oxford University
Delusion and spiritual experience: brain imaging, neuroscience and human values Seminar
Oxford University
1st Aid Emergency
Advance Training Academy London
Softwares and Knowledge
Final Draft, Movie Magic Budgeting/Scheduling, Avid, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Davinci Resolve (Colour Grading), Photoshop, WordPress web installation and content editing. Administration of rental filming and post-production facilities. Digital Cinema Camera operation (owner of RED Epic Dragon, Blackmagic Film Cameras, professional lighting and sound recording facilities).
Awards
- 2022
- Winner: Public Engagement AwardsUniversity of East AngliaOnly Love MattersIram Qureshi & Team
- 3rd Position: Alumna of the Year AwardBrunel University LondonOnly Love MattersIram Qureshi
- Finalist: Innovation and Impact AwardUniversity of East AngliaOnly Love MattersIram Qureshi & Team
- 2021
- Winner: Best ProducerNew York Movie AwardsOnly Love MattersIram Qureshi
- Winner: Best ProducerBig Syn International Film Festival, LondonOnly Love MattersIram Qureshi
- Winner: Best Romantic FilmRome International Movie AwardsOnly Love MattersIram Qureshi, shared with: Kamran Qureshi (executive producer)
- Winner: Gold Award - Feature FilmHollywood Gold AwardsOnly Love MattersIram Qureshi, shared with: Kamran Qureshi (executive producer)
- Winner: Gold Award - Production DesignHollywood Gold AwardsOnly Love MattersIram Qureshi, shared with: Nitin Upadhyaya
- Winner: Best Feature FilmLondon International Film FestivalOnly Love MattersIram Qureshi, shared with: Kamran Qureshi (executive producer)
- Winner: Outstanding Achievement Award (filmmaker)Tagore International Film FestivalOnly Love MattersIram Qureshi
- Nominee: Best Female ProducerToronto International Women Film FestivalOnly Love MattersIram Qureshi
- 2009
- Nominee: Best Director TV SeriesLux Style AwardsSarkar SahabIram Qureshi & Kamran Qureshi
- 2002
- Winner: Best TV ShowPTV AwardsAriel MothersIram Qureshi shared with Kamran Qureshi (Director and co-producer)





