Sallam is a Jordanian film director and writer of Palestinian roots. She has five award-winning short films to her name, including Still Alive, The Dark Outside and “The Parrot”. Farha (2021) is her debut narrative feature film as director.

Alnaas is a Libyan film director and writer whose distinct visual style has captured audiences around the world, and is known for his famously viral film, The Journey of Two Dinars, about the power of boycotting.

Alana is the creative director at Watermelon Pictures, a Palestinian-owned film label that promises that Palestine will be seen, from the river to the screen. She talks about her journey as an artist and entrepreneur in film, fashion and activism.