Saira Umar
Screenwriter, Artist, and Performer
I'm a storyteller with a background in theater, art, and writing. I tell stories around the themes of identity, family, following dreams, and fighting injustice set in a hopeful world, sometimes with a hint of magic.
Some interests include: mythology & world cultures, performing, puzzles/escape rooms, cooking/food, video games, and crafting!
AWARDS, MENTORSHIPS & ORGANIZATIONS
- PBS TPT Children's Writing Program 2021
- WIA Mentorship Circle Spring 2021 with Nickelodeon
- Universal Animation Writing Program
Semi-Finalist 2020
- Walt-Disney Imaginations Imagineering
Semi-Finalist 2019
- Rise Up Animation YouTube, Marketing & PR Team
- AnimAsians (Asians in Animation) Creative Director