About

My work as a filmmaker is driven by a belief that cinema is not only a space for representation, but a catalyst for transformation. I create films to challenge dominant narratives, reclaim authorship, and open emotional and political conversations that might otherwise remain inaccessible. Working across documentary and narrative forms, I am drawn to stories that exist at the intersections of art, resistance, and lived experience—particularly within Palestinian and marginalized communities.

I see filmmaking as an act of witnessing and an act of responsibility. Through my films, I aim to humanize political realities that are often reduced to headlines, statistics, or stereotypes. By centering intimacy, embodiment, and personal perspective, my work invites audiences to move beyond passive consumption and toward empathy, reflection, and action. Change, for me, begins when viewers are asked not just to observe, but to feel implicated in the stories unfolding on screen.

My practice also ignites change through process. I prioritize collaborative and ethical modes of production, working closely with participants and communities to ensure that stories are told with care, agency, and respect. This approach resists extractive storytelling and instead fosters trust, shared ownership, and long-term impact beyond the film itself.

Beyond directing, my work in film programming, training, and education extends this commitment to change. Whether mentoring emerging filmmakers, shaping festival lineups, or designing training initiatives, I focus on expanding access to resources and amplifying voices that have historically been excluded from the audiovisual industry. Supporting others in telling their own stories is as essential to my practice as making films myself.

Ultimately, my work ignites change by insisting on complexity—by refusing simple narratives and creating space for contradiction, beauty, and resilience. I believe cinema can shift perception, and that shifted perception is a powerful first step toward social and cultural change.