Film credits include the debut features of Anton Corbijn, William Oldroyd, Francis Lee, Idris Elba, Sally El Hosaini and Billie Piper. Shaheen has worked with established directors such as Sean Durkin, Clio Barnard, Ben Wheatley, Carol Morley, Peter Strickland and David Mackenzie.

Shaheen’s most recent film work includes SUPERNOVA, MOGUL MOWGLI, AFTER LOVE, CALM WITH HORSES and the forthcoming EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE and Reggie Yates’ feature directorial debut PIRATES.

In television Shaheen has cast all six series of PEAKY BLINDERS, as well as award winning dramas THREE GIRLS, BLACK MIRROR (CH4), NATIONAL TREASURE, MAN LIKE MOBEEN, THE VIRTUES, GIRI/HAJI and most recently BAFTA nominated ADULT MATERIAL and THE THIRD DAY.

Shaheen is a member of BAFTA and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In 2004 Shaheen was awarded Best New Talent Award by Women In Film and Television.