Fatima Sheriff
Freelance Writer
Freelance film critic. Staff Writer at Screen Queens & One Room With A View. Focuses on literary adaptations and diversity in TV and film. BSc in Biomedical Science, available for science copy.
PROJECTS
YouTube
THINGS EVERY QUIZZER SHOULD (TRY TO) LEARN - The 5 Pillars of Islam
Involved in the proofing and editing of the script for this educational video, which I feel encompasses the topic well and includes lesser known aspects of Shi'a Islam.
stylist.co.uk
France’s problem with the hijab: 7 young Muslim women share their reaction to the controversial Separatism Bill
Contributed to this list by Mariam Khan, addressing the recent bans on Hijab.
isciencemag.co.uk
Issue 48: Good vs Evil
Contributed a feature on altruism in the animal kingdom (pg 28-29) and a review of Person of Interest (pg 35)
Spring 2021 Issue is the first magazine issue of three created by the 2020-2021 I, Science Team.
Editors-in-Chief: Akila Raghavan and Alexia Yiannouli
Magazine Designer: Leigh West
Pictures Editor: Alienor Hammer
Screen Queens
‘Bombay Rose’ Is a Luscious Love Story That Languishes in the Denouement
A gorgeous screener during my hiatus. Gitanjali Rao’s vision of the bustling city of Bombay is striking from the first frame...
indiependent.co.uk
The Indiependent's Favourite Actors Turned Directors
Answered Steph's call for contributions with one of my personal favourite female directors...
oneroomwithaview.com
Blithe Spirit – Review
A light roasting of Dan Stevens' latest endeavour, which as much as I admire him, has a lot of wasted potential for crazy fun.
Screen Queens
20 Comfort Films That Got Us Through 2020
Contributed to a group post about the films that got us through 2020 - mine were Little Women and Our Little Sister, there is a theme here...
isciencemag.co.uk
Issue 47: Diversity
Contributed a feature on women as original science communicators (pg 26-27) and a review of Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race (pg 30)
Autumn 2020 Issue is the first magazine issue of three created by the 2020-2021 I, Science Team.
Editors-in-Chief: Akila Raghavan and Alexia Yiannouli
Magazine Designer: Leigh West
Pictures Editor: Alienor Hammer
isciencemag.co.uk
I, Science Radio-7th December 2020: Religion and Science
I joined multiple colleagues on the MSc Science Communication and Media Production course from different scientific and religious backgrounds.
isciencemag.co.uk
I, Science Radio-14th December 2020: The Science of Christmas
Joined the final episode of 2020 is all about the science of Christmas to talk about Christmaths, for some festive physics and more!
This week’s episode was produced by Lily Hayward with hosts Polly Cohen and guests Sophie Burley and Fatima Sheriff
seventh-row.com
What are the best films of 2020? A critics survey
My personal top 10 films of 2020, by cinema / festival release - in brilliant company!
oneroomwithaview.com
ORWAV’s Top 20 Films of 2020: #20 to #11
My contribution to ORWAV's Top Films of 2020 by UK release, #13...
Screen Queens
‘Kindred’ is a Claustrophobic, Country House Horror
In which Tamara Lawrence, a National Theatre icon, does a rather excellent British horror. We do love Fiona Shaw and Jack Lowden.
oneroomwithaview.com
The Secret Garden – Review
This was pretty but I'm mostly infuriated. There's going off-book, trying something new and then there's missing the whole point.