Tabish Habib is an American Pakistani filmmaker. His debut short film "May I Have this seat?" received critical acclaim across Europe, Asia and North America. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of San Francisco in Media studies, Business and Film Studies as well as a Master of Arts in Film & Television Production from the Met Film School located at London's prestigious Ealing Studios.
Tabish is interested in stories that focus on rebellious, free spirited, misfit characters living in a restrictive patriarchal society. These stories mirror the world that Tabish was raised in (both in Pakistan and the U.S) and provide a nuanced perspective allowing audiences to understand that despite our differences as humans, we are all ultimately going through the same struggles.
Tabish is an Associate Producer and Script Supervisor on the hugely successful feature film "Joyland" directed by Saim Sadiq, which won multiple awards at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022, was Pakistan's Official entry for the Academy Awards and won best International Film at the Independent Spirit Awards in 2023.
In 2025, Tabish plans on releasing his second short film, titled Time After Time. The film looks at parenthood through a South Asian Patriarchal lens while seamlessly moving through multiple decades in time.
  • Writer (2 Credits)
    Time After Time2025
    Short
    May I have this seat?2020
    Short
  • Director (2 Credits)
    Time After Time2025
    Short
    May I have this seat?2020
    Short
College
Met Film School
MA in Film & Television Production
20192020
College
University of San Francisco
Media Studies and Film Studies
20082012
High School
International School of Islamabad
20062008
Birth Date
February 5, 1990
Birth City
New York
Current City
Lahore
Hometown
Islamabad
Height
5 ft. 8 inches
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Pakistani
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
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