Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Shadab Khan's 'I Am No Queen' Officially Enters 98th Academy Awards Race
A movie called 'I Am No Queen' made by Shadab Khan is now in the running to win an Oscar award.
It's a documentary that shows the story of students who move from poorer countries to richer ones.
The movie talks about the hard things these students go through and their dreams.
It even helped make rules better for students studying in Canada.
Some important people in Canada liked the movie so much they thought it could win an award.
Shadab Khan is happy his movie is in a special place called the Academy Screening Room.
He hopes people and the Academy will support his film.
The movie shows that even independent films made with care can be just as good as big studio movies.
Shadab Khan's documentary 'I Am No Queen' has entered the 98th Academy Awards race for Best Documentary Feature.
The film is now available in the Academy Screening Room, meeting strict eligibility standards.
'I Am No Queen' explores the experiences of students migrating from developing to developed countries, focusing on identity and challenges.
The documentary has reportedly contributed to policy changes for international students in Canada.
Filmmaker Shadab Khan, known for award-winning earlier works, expresses honor and hopes for support from the Academy and the public.
- Who
- Filmmaker Shadab Khan and his documentary 'I Am No Queen'
- What
- Officially entered the race for the 98th Academy Awards in the Documentary Feature category.
- When
- Currently eligible for the 98th Academy Awards.
- Where
- The film is featured in the Academy Screening Room.
- Why
- The documentary explores the lives and challenges of students navigating migration and identity, leading to meaningful policy changes for international students in Canada.
- Film Title
- I Am No Queen
- Director
- Shadab Khan
- Awards Race
- 98th Academy Awards (Oscars)
- Category
- Documentary Feature
- Platform
- Academy Screening Room
- Themes
- Migration, Identity, International Students' Challenges