Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Patakha Pictures, based in Pakistan, is dedicated to providing emerging female filmmakers with their initial opportunities in the film industry. The initiative aims to address the significant gender imbalance within Pakistani cinema, where women are underrepresented both in front of and behind the camera. Obaid-Chinoy founded Patakha Pictures after recognizing the challenges young women face in gaining access to resources and mentorship. The platform offers training, production support, and distribution assistance to help these filmmakers bring their stories to life. Recent projects include short films that explore diverse themes relevant to Pakistani society. Patakha Pictures hopes to foster a more inclusive and vibrant film landscape in Pakistan by nurturing the talent of the next generation of female storytellers. The initiative is actively seeking and supporting promising voices across Pakistan.