Ismat Abidi

it’s عصمت • media lawyer • independent exec producer • founder of Freshly Ground Sounds • empowering storytellers • musician • surfer • opinions are my own

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

Enjoy seeing more great and honest writers joining @substack and getting paid for their words. @poornabell wrote an excellent piece about money, so good I read it twice and stuck with me - it was the first time I’d seen a personal finance writeup by an independent brown woman

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@hibasameen a
@filmindependent nomination in the bag and critics' #CIFF44 winner. It’s happeningggg
@KhoosatFilms
& co 👏🏽. #Joyland Oscar here we come. Actually, it’s probably time to phase out #ReleaseJoyland in place of #JoylandOscar

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

#Joyland might be the spark that creates 1000s of full-time creative jobs for #storytellers in #Pakistan. It’s the global #film industry’s collective responsibility to watch & discuss it. Review (no spoilers) here:
https://t.co/5B2R6rr4Hj #ReleaseJoyland #Oscars #AcademyAward

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@thoraoffbeat 👋🏽

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@thoraoffbeat It’s the gift that keeps giving, days later. Sign of excellent storytelling.

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@thoraoffbeat DOP wallah Joe Saade is probably the best person to answer this. His #cinematography portfolio is d i v i n e.

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@onvz Hallo, need some help with my insurance policy urgently and unable to get through on phones in English - is someone able to help? Dank je

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@AvantiWestCoast Thanks a lot Lauren. Appreciate it.

[sophieraworth @sophieraworth]

My dad has Parkinson’s. It’s a horrible disease. Great to see it being talked about on @BBCBreakfast tomorrow

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Michaela Coel has made history as the first Black woman to win at the #Emmys for limited series writing. It is her first Emmy win, for "I May Destroy You." https://t.co/PdsiWj8lju

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@Timashomali @NetflixMENA @Timashomali re-watched this clip with a huge, warm, proud smile.

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@Eurostar Spoke to Dominique on the phone. All resolved. 5 star service. Thanks for getting me a ticket to see my family.

[Shabnam Nasimi @NasimiShabnam]

Incredibly proud we were able to make this happen. Thank you to all who help me & @CampaignTim raise awareness of this error in judgement & dealt with by @BorisJohnson & @FCDOGovUK.

Can’t wait to meet this years Afghan Chevening Scholars very soon!

https://t.co/3X0azSYUvj

[Rory Stewart @RoryStewartUK]

Deeply disappointing to hear - on top of everything - that Afghans who received Scholarships from the UK government to study in the UK this year have now been told they will not be granted visas due to "administration issues". Surely someone can sort this out?

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@OffAirStef @KilmartinCastle We’ll have to come back.

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@AirbnbHelp Thanks. Just done. Hopefully you can help 🪰💪🏽

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@OffAirStef Plot twist

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@jessbrammar Spinach mushroom chicken

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@jessbrammar Rose Island for something lighter. Great music.

[Ismat Abidi @izzyabidi]

@jessbrammar Pieces of a woman. Oof. Note: It’s as heavy as Take Me Out is light. Not sure if that’s the Friday night you want.