I am a lover of story-telling, empowering women, making people laugh, and resisting labels. I recently completed a PhD doctorate, where my research intersects my intercultural identity with storytelling and connecting across cultures. My first short film as director and producer, More Than Cute, a 15-min doc, won Best Documentary at the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora 2022 Film Festival (New York), and was an official selection at film festivals in Melbourne, London, Mumbai, Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad. It unpacks age and highlights how dance can help form communities. I have worked in the dance and theatre industry for the past 20 years, and specifically with the senior community since 2018. I am now transferring these passions and experience of writing, production and direction into films. Crones – A Celebration is my first feature documentary film.