Husain Qaizar

Husain Qaizar is an Emmy nominated documentary filmmaker and editor known for his ability to capture the essence of human experiences through the lens of storytelling. With a passion for shedding light on the untold stories that shape our world, Husain Qaizar has dedicated their career to crafting emotionally resonant documentaries that bridge cultures, inspire empathy, and provoke meaningful conversations. Husain Qaizar’s exceptional storytelling ability is evident in their portfolio of thought-provoking documentaries. From remote villages to bustling city streets, they have traversed diverse landscapes to capture the lives of individuals whose stories might have otherwise remained hidden. The films that he has been involved in have won an Oscar, nominated for Emmys, screened at Sundance, broadcasted on HBO and Channel4, streamed on Netflix, VICE, Al Jazeera, and commissioned or purchased by organizations such as Youtube Originals, Refinery29, TED, Redfish, CIR, The Atlantic, Lifetime, Chime For Change as well as global brands such as Pepsi and Coca-Cola. Some of his more prominent editing work includes Freedom Fighters, a hybrid short film that combined animation with documentary. The film was nominated for an Emmy for ‘Best Feature Story’. Sitara: Let Girls Dream, a dialogue-less animated short directed by Oscar Winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and executive produced by Gloria Steinman, screened at Sundance and is the first film from Pakistan to be acquired as a Netflix Original. Husain edited 3 episodes of the acclaimed documentary series Fundamental for YouTube Originals and Global Fund for Women. The series profiles a distinct set of remarkable grassroots leaders working on issues from ending child, early, and forced marriage in Pakistan to pursuing racial justice in the United States.