Ali Naushahi

Ali Naushahi is a bold and emotionally astute director and writer working across drama, documentary, and hybrid formats. With a background in classical acting (Drama Centre London and Vakhtangov Theatre, Moscow), Ali brings a deep understanding of performance and psychological nuance to every project. Her work is defined by a confident command of narrative, a sharp editorial instinct, and a visual style that balances cinematic ambition with emotional precision.

Ali’s credits span high-profile continuing drama, landmark arts programming, and premium international docu-drama. Her work includes directing for ITV’s Emmerdale, helming drama sequences for the BBC’s Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius – a series that garnered critical acclaim, including multiple 5-star reviews – among them, from Lucy Mangan in The Guardian “even the author herself would be a fan of this spot on tribute” – and shaping powerful narratives in true crime series such as Locked up Abroad, Web of Death, and Impact of Murder.. 

Ali’s storytelling often explores themes of justice, identity, and emotional truth, with credits across BBC, ITV, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Channel 5, Discovery ID, and BritBox.

Ali is currently developing a feature and outlining a female-led drama series.