Abdul Majid Abbasi

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Born 1988

Eyes Black

Hair Black

Height 186cm

First Language Urdu

Language English (fluent)

Education Graduate

Residence Dubai

My Story

I was born in Karachi, Pakistan, into a family that struggled to make ends meet. Observing my father’s tireless work and the fragility of our circumstances, I developed an early interest in storytelling as a way to understand the world. I taught myself English, began teaching others while still in high school, and later worked in telecom before discovering my passion for filmmaking. At twenty-two, I bought my first camera and began experimenting with photography and film, learning the craft through hands-on experience rather than formal schooling.

After moving to Dubai, I worked professionally as a videographer and editor, founded my own media company, and continued creating narrative films. My shorts, including Kareem (2025) and Mr. Brown (2025), have won awards and screened at international festivals, exploring themes of belonging, migration, and family. For me, storytelling is more than a profession; it is a way to connect, remember, and give meaning to life’s challenges. I currently run a Dubai-based production company, delivering commercial and narrative projects across the region

In the works of Abdul Majid Abbasi, we see a filmmaker who possesses a rare, intuitive grasp of the 'unspoken' narrative. His award-winning short film Kareem is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, where the cinematography doesn't just capture a scene—it breathes with the characters.