Rijaa Nadeem
Rijaa is a storyteller at her core, a filmmaker who uses the lens to explore humanity with precision and soul. Originally from Pakistan, she has spent over a decade crafting narratives that resonate deeply with her audience.
Her work has been aired on screens globally through acclaimed TV networks such as Reelz, Discovery, Cooking Channel, and HGTV. Her recent television directorial work includes powerful episodes of Murder Made Me Famous and Scandal Made Me Famous which tell real-life stories through cinematic journeys. Her previous short narrative films 'Piece of Naan'(based in Pakistan) and 'Meet him at Noon' have garnered acclaim at some of the most prestigious festivals, including Cannes, Kashish Mumbai Film Festival, Pakistan Calling Film Festival, Dallas Video Fest, Los Angeles Lift off Film Festival, Alibag Festival, Texas Women Film Festival and Topaz Film Festival. At Topaz film festival, 'Meet him at Noon' went on to win the audience choice award. Each project reflects her unique ability to translate human emotion into compelling visual art.
Beyond the world of cinema, Rijaa is a visionary in immersive storytelling, bringing brands to life through innovative mediums such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and interactive digital platforms. Her work merges creativity and technology to craft unforgettable narratives, a passion that led her to join the global creative agency AKQA as a producer.
Rijaa's ability to visually display genuine stories has been constant throughout her life and she remains driven to create meaningful content through film and media.
