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An Award-winning Film and Television Producer, Director and Academic.

01 - Profile
a. Forthcoming Book

Forthcoming book on the career of British film-maker, Wendy Toye (2024), Manchester University Press.

b. Research Interest

Women in Cinema, Postwar British Cinema, Indian Cinema, Film and TV Productions, Gender, Intersex, Film Directors, and Media Practice.

c. External Examiner

Former Assistant Examiner, Cambridge University (2011 - 2021).

d. Teaching

Senior Lecturer Digital Film and TV Production, Ravensbourne University London.

02 - Research Experience

Film, Television & Media Research.

Qureshi, I. (2024) [Book In-progress] “ Wendy Toye and 1950s British Cinema”. Manchester University Press, UK. 

Qureshi, I. (2022) “A Woman for Two Pennies: A Study of Changing Social Constructs of Gender and Portrayal of Women in Pakistani TV Dramas.” Published in the American Journal Jump Cut.

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. 

Qureshi, I. (2002) [MSc Thesis] “Role of Family Planning Ads on Television in Changing Perception”. Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi.

03- Academic Activities
Sep. 2022 - Continue

Ravensbourne University London

Senior Lecturer Digital Film and TV Production

May 2011 - 2021

Cambridge University

Assistant Examiner (External) international examination marking (PT).

Dec 2021 - Jan 2022

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.

Jan 2020 - Sep 2021

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.

Aug 1995 - Sep 1999

Beaconhouse School System

Computer Softwares Teacher and Head Librarian.

04- Media and Other Experience
Oct 2018 - Continue

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’.

April 2002 - Jan 2022

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.

05- Academic Qualifications
2015 - 2020

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

1999-2002

MSc Communication Sciences - Television Productions, Advertising & Journalism.

Fatima Jinnah Women University. Title of thesis: The Role of Family Planning Ads on Television.

1993 - 1996

BA Journalism.

University of Punjab

06- Invited Talks & Media Appearances
2023

Apple podcast CinematNIC

Interview by an American host, composer & actress Nicole Russin-McFarland

2022

Creative Industries Uncovered

Iram is participating as a speaker on the invitation of the Professional Development Centre, Brunel University, in their workshop Creative Industries Uncovered, 2022.

2022

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.

2022

CanadaOne TV: Open Talk with Sal Ahmed

Dr Iram Qureshi was a guest in Open Talk with Sal Ahmed at Canada One TV.

2022

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.

2022

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.

2022

BOL TV Network: Morning Show

Dr Iram Qureshi was a guest in Morning Show CELEBS AND GOSSIPS at BOL TV.

07- Selected

Filmography

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.

08- Selected Conferences, Seminars, Courses, and Training

University Teaching: Core Skills

University of East Anglia

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 Awards
      University of East Anglia
      Only Love Matters
      Iram Qureshi & Team
    • 3rd Position: Alumna of the Year Award
      Brunel University London
      Only Love Matters
      Iram Qureshi
    • Finalist: Innovation and Impact Award
      University of East Anglia
      Only Love Matters
      Iram Qureshi & Team
  • 2021
    • Winner: Best Producer
      New York Movie Awards
      Only Love Matters
      Iram Qureshi
    • Winner: Best Producer
      Big Syn International Film Festival, London
      Only Love Matters
      Iram Qureshi
    • Winner: Best Romantic Film
      Rome International Movie Awards
      Only Love Matters
      Iram Qureshi, shared with: Kamran Qureshi (executive producer)
    • Winner: Gold Award - Feature Film
      Hollywood Gold Awards
      Only Love Matters
      Iram Qureshi, shared with: Kamran Qureshi (executive producer)
    • Winner: Gold Award - Production Design
      Hollywood Gold Awards
      Only Love Matters
      Iram Qureshi, shared with: Nitin Upadhyaya
    • Winner: Best Feature Film
      London International Film Festival
      Only Love Matters
      Iram Qureshi, shared with: Kamran Qureshi (executive producer)
    • Winner: Outstanding Achievement Award (filmmaker)
      Tagore International Film Festival
      Only Love Matters
      Iram Qureshi
    • Nominee: Best Female Producer
      Toronto International Women Film Festival
      Only Love Matters
      Iram Qureshi
  • 2009
    • Nominee: Best Director TV Series
      Lux Style Awards
      Sarkar Sahab
      Iram Qureshi & Kamran Qureshi
  • 2002
    • Winner: Best TV Show
      PTV Awards
      Ariel Mothers
      Iram Qureshi shared with Kamran Qureshi (Director and co-producer)
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Iram Qureshi

Dr Iram Qureshi is an award-winning British Film & TV Producer, Director, Associate Lecturer at the University of Bath and Assistant Examiner at the University of Cambridge.

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