I’m a writer, director, and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. My passion for storytelling is fueled by my experiences traveling to more than sixty countries, allowing me to explore real-world social and humanitarian issues through my work. My short film "Anna" premiered in competition at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival, won the Best British Short award at the 22nd BIFA awards, and was shortlisted for a BAFTA. My film "Ashmina," received numerous awards, including Best Short Film at the 59th Krakow Film Festival and Best Live Action Short at the 36th Jerusalem Film Festival, which qualified the film for Academy Awards consideration twice. My short films have been screened in hundreds of festivals and have won dozens of awards. I also hold a Master's degree in International Relations and European Studies and have been honored with several academic awards, including an Outstanding Academic Achievement Award and the Best Thesis Award for my master's thesis titled "Biopolitics And EU Governance: Foucault, Agamben and The Production of a European People."