Rigorous creative guidance, from first draft through final cut.
Writer / Director / Creative Producer / Executive Producer
Idil is a working writer, director and creative producer in narrative and documentary. She brings experience across prestige television, independent film and branded storytelling to filmmakers, production companies and organizations.
She loves the spirit of collaboration and helping others realize their vision. Outside her own directing, she takes on a select number of consulting projects each quarter.
Let's TalkWriters, Directors + Creatives
Hourly or per project. Rates upon request.
- Script + Story feedback
- Pitch Deck review
- Career + Creative direction
- Fellowship + Grant guidance
Production Companies
Scope, term and fee set per project.
- Creative + Cultural consulting
- Project Advisory in active development or production
- Ongoing Story + Edit feedback
- Cut Reviews + Notes
- Development + Production guidance
Studios, Networks + Brands
Contracted per engagement. Fee scoped to the brief.
- Story + Content strategy
- Episodic + Series development
- Narrative, Documentary, Commercial + Branded work
- Concept + Development through delivery
Nonprofits, NGOs + Foundations
Contracted per engagement. Scope and fee set to the campaign or grant cycle.
- Impact + Campaign storytelling
- Documentary + Profile films
- Directing + advising on location, alongside your producers
Little America
Co-Writer + Consulting Producer
Apple TV+ · Humanitas Prize nominee
Four Films at Sundance
Across creative + production roles
Three shorts plus Fishing Without Nets. One of the four also received Sundance Institute funding support.
In Her Element
Director
P&G Queen Collective · Tribeca Studios
BET · Reel South Short Film Award
Scripted Series · Narrative Film · Documentary · Commercial & Branded Content · Story Strategy
“…she evolved into a critical member of the production… she helped shape the storytelling perspective of the film… She is a force, who manages to make things happen with grace and sophistication.”
“…the elevated, cinematic touch that I was after… there was no question that her team was the right one.”
“She has a strong ability to identify what a story needs while still honoring the writer’s voice and vision… She encourages you to dig deeper and push your story to another level.”
“After speaking with Idil, I was able to complete three experimental films… premiere one at BlackStar Film Festival… [and] have since got a VAF grant.”
Humanitas Prize nominee · Little America
Jury Award, Best Short Narrative, BlackStar Film Festival · Sega
Zanzibar Golden Dhow, Best Short Film · Sega
Reel South Short Film Award · In Her Element
SFFILM Rainin Fellow
TIFF Writers' Studio
CHANEL Women Writers' Network grantee
Los Angeles · New York · International
Use the form below, or send an email directly. Either way, please include:
- A brief on the project
- What stage it's in
- Your timeline and what you are looking for
No attachments or links.
hello@idilibrahim.comIf the timing doesn't work immediately, you'll hear that too and we can plan accordingly.
Filmmakers are often drawn to the same subjects at the same time, and Idil works with several clients at once. She may already be developing something in a space close to yours, or advising someone who is. Idil does not accept submissions. The first conversation is a conversation and nothing else, and material is exchanged only once you are working together. Getting in touch does not create a confidential relationship or any obligation.