Description
Director :Saif Abdelnabi
is an Egyptian filmmaker whose work focuses on personal and emotionally layered stories that explore trauma, silence, and human complexity. A graduate of the American University in Cairo with a degree in Film and a minor in Theatre, he began his career with the award-winning short Coming Soon, which received Best Film at the Al Ain Film Festival, Second Place at the Al Batinah International Film Festival, and the Matrix People’s Choice Award at the Hollywood North International Festival in Canada. He head-produced the Georgina Rodríguez commercial for SAADA New Cairo, filmed in Abu Dhabi, and has worked on multiple advertising campaigns for Abu Dhabi Media. He also contributed to Netflix MENA’s Berlin Forever campaign for La Casa de Papel as a regional critic and middle east’s fan base representative. His latest short film, Split Decision, is a deeply personal narrative inspired by his own experience as a liver donor, exploring sacrifice, family pressure, and emotional silence. His style blends emotional realism with visual simplicity, focusing on intimate human conflict.
