Nisreen Baker

Nisreen Baker is a director, producer and screenwriter who has been working in the film industry for over 20 years, collaborating with local and international talents and broadcasters to create multilingual films that promote multiculturalism, give voice to underrepresented and marginalized communities, and explore cultural identity and sociopolitical issues. Her passion for these topics stems from her exposure to different cultures, religions and societies, having lived in six different countries around the world, and having first-hand experience with social and political turmoil.

Nisreen’s 2023 feature documentary, Arab Women Say What?! is a radical contemplation on politics, identity and home, unfolding through the provocative conversations, hospitality and openness of a group of Arab-Canadian women. Her pervious film Things Arab Men Say depicts a group of Arab men at a barbershop getting haircuts and shaves, while debating various issues, and expressing often-surprising views with deft humor. The documentary earned four ROSIE Awards nominations (Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Editor). Both documentaries were produced by the National Film Board of Canada. Her other work includes Women of Karaoun which premiered at Calgary International Film Festival, is about three generations of Lebanese women in Canada, and Cultural Competency, which follows four immigrant families and one Canadian family as they navigate the challenges encountered in Canada.