Leila Khatibi Jarman (Director/Producer/Writer) is a recent graduate of Marymount Manhattan College in New York City with a B.A degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Middle Eastern Studies. Being the daughter of an Iranian in exile, Leila has felt intrinsically connected to the rich history and people of the Middle East and views documentary filmmaking to be the most accessible means of educating the global community on issues concerning this region of the world. Leila hopes to use her education and background to export a message of tolerance, knowledge and respect for the Middle East while utilizing the advantages of living in Western society to propel the movement of human rights internationally.
LeilaJarman@gmail.com

Elspeth Dehnert (Producer/Writer/Camera Operator) has a B.A in International Studies, with emphasis in Middle East affairs and women’s studies, from Marymount Manhattan College. Her background includes a combination of non-profit work on women’s issues (sex-trafficking), broadcast news production, documentary film production, and magazine writing and editing for various establishments and organizations: Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW), Al Arabiya News (UN headquarters), UN WOMEN (UNIFEM), JO magazine, Living Well magazine, and Home magazine. Currently she is residing in Amman, Jordan where she is working as an editor for Front Row Publishing & Media Services (Jordan’s leading publishing company).
ElspethDehnert@gmail.com

Tamer Samy (Cinematographer) is an independent Egyptian filmmaker who has directed a variety of short fiction and documentary films. He has been working in the film industry for over ten years and has had success with a number of his films including one which was screened at the Avignon Film Festival in France. Throughout the past eight years Tamer has acted as a videographer and editor for many short films. In addition to his personal endeavors, he has produced several shorts and T.V spots about Iraq for various U.N organizations.