Kasim Abid

Kasim Abid is an Iraqi filmmaker, director, producer and cameraman.

Abid trained in Moscow as a cameraman before settling in London.

Along with Maysoon Pachachi he co-founded the non-profit making ‘The Independent Film and TV College’ in Baghdad.

Filmography

 * '' Ghaib-Present and Absent 2021
 *  Mirrors of Diaspora, 2018. Jury award at Muscat Int Film Festival - Special Mention - Oran Arab International Film Festival 2018 - Sardegna Palestina Award - Al Ard Film Festival 2019
 *  Whispers of the Cities, 2013. Award: Special Mention – Cinema du Reel Film Festival.
 *  Wings of the Soul, Special Mention Golf Film Festival - 2011
 *  Life After The Fall, 2008. Best film - Munich International Documentary Film Festival. Golden Hawk - Arab Film Festival, Rotterdam. Best documentary film - Arab film festival California. Second best Documentary – Gulf film festival
 * Surda Checkpoint, 2005. Best Cinematography –Iraqi Short Film Festival.
 *  Naji Al Ali: Artist With Vision, 1999. Audience Award - Arab Screen Independent Film Festival. Journalists Choice - Human Rights Film Festival Ramallah.
 *  Amid the Alien Corn, LeipzigFilm Festival 1990

Awards

 * 2005 Alhambra Award for Excellence in Arts (The Muslim News Awards for Excellence)