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- May Calamawy (born October 28, 1986) is a Bahraini born, Egyptian-Palestinian actress. She completed her undergrad in Acting at Emerson College and continued her studies at William Esper. She is known for the Hulu series Ramy, Marvel's Moon Knight for Disney+, National Geographic's The Long Road Home, CBS' FBI and Madame Secretary, and NBC's The Brave.
- Actress
- Writer
Kitty Aldridge was born in 1962 in Bahrain. She is an actress and writer, known for A Room with a View (1985), Maurice (1987) and The Ice House (1997). She has been married to Mark Knopfler since 14 February 1997. They have two children. She was previously married to Neal Sundstrom.- Jacqueline Fernandez is a Sri Lankan actress from Manama, Bahrain and was raised in a multi-ethnic family. Jacqueline's father Elroy Fernandez is from Sri Lanka (Sinhalese - Catholic)and her mother Kim is a Malaysian. She has two brothers and an older sister. Her parents moved to Bahrain in 1980s due to the Lankan civil unrest and hence she was born and raised in Bahrain.
After her schooling in Bahrain, she was awarded a Scholarship to study at the University of Sydney, where she pursued a degree in Media and Communications in Sydney, Australia. Having a passion for cultures and languages she also joined the Berlitz school of languages, where she learned to speak Spanish and improve her French and Arabic.
In 2006, she was crowned the Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Universe 2006 in March, 2006 and also competed in Miss Universe 2006. After winning Miss Sri Lanka title in 2006, she entered the world of television and anchored a show on Sri Lanka's business called Lanka Business Report.
She came to Mumbai on a modeling contract and landed a role in Bollywood movie Aladin (2009) directed by Sujoy Ghosh along with well known Indian stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Riteish Deshmukh. After the success of her first film, she got signed on by Milap Zaveri for his directorial debut movie Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (2010) in which she plays the part of an alien who comes to earth in search of love. Her co-star from her first movie, Riteish Deshmukh was her leading-man again. The director recommended her to well-known director Farah Khan who guest-starred in this movie. She made a cameo appearance (in a song) in the movie Housefull (2010) which was directed by Farah Khan's younger brother, Sajid Khan - Actress
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Ester Noronha was born on 12 September 1992 in Bahrain. She is an actress and director, known for The Vacant House (2023), Devil (2023) and Athiratha (2017).- Actress
- Music Department
- Producer
Mamtha Mohandas is an Indian film actress and playback singer who predominantly works in Malayalam films along with a few Tamil and Telugu productions. She has won several accolades including two Filmfare Awards South, for Best Female Playback Singer in Telugu in 2006 and for Best Actress in Malayalam in 2010 and also Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actress in 2010.- Kapil Jhaveri was born in Bahrain. He is known for Aatma (2006), Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (2003) and Ishq Vishk (2003).
- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Frank Turner was born in 1981 in Bahrain. He is an actor, known for Vital Signs (2011), Nomad Sessions (2017) and 50 Ways to Leave Your Drummer (2015).- Director
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- Producer
Aziz Altamimi, a passionate Film Director/Producer and CEO of Green Bee Film, hails from an environment rich in artistry. Raised by a renowned Music Composer father and an acclaimed Makeup Artist grandfather, Aziz's formative years were immersed in creativity. His journey into filmmaking was ignited by a fervent desire to rectify the lack of representation he witnessed growing up, recognizing the absence of Arabs and individuals like himself on the big screen.
Aziz, in his dual role as a film director and producer, garnered acclaim for his works, including "Becoming the Queen of the North" and "Dinner With My Family," earning multiple awards and nominations at esteemed film festivals like Cinemagic, Sunderland Shorts, and Northern Film Prize. His unique vision and storytelling prowess set him apart, resonating with audiences and industry peers alike.
Beyond his filmmaking prowess, Aziz serves as the visionary force behind "The Northern Festival of Cinema" and "The London Festival of Cinema." These platforms, founded by Aziz, stand as pillars supporting independent filmmakers, providing them with opportunities to showcase their work and gain recognition within the industry. Simultaneously, Aziz manages a flourishing YouTube channel with over 210,000 subscribers, where he passionately shares his filmmaking journey with a diverse audience.
Aziz's dedication to his craft and his innovative filmmaking approach positions him as a standout figure in the industry. His work has received praise on the global stage, marking him as one of the most promising young filmmakers of his generation.
As the CEO of Green Bee Film, a production company he recently joined in Manchester, UK, Aziz continues to push boundaries and break barriers. His commitment to film is intrinsically tied to his dedication to diversity and representation, making him a trailblazer in the cinematic landscape. Aziz Altamimi stands out as one of the most dynamic and exciting individuals in the industry, with a profound impact on shaping a more inclusive and diverse cinematic future.- Producer
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A Bahraini filmmaker and former banker with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Fisher College in Boston (2011) and a Diploma in Filmmaking from EICAR International Film School in Paris (2017).
After recognizing the untapped potential of the filmmaking industry in Bahrain, Fakhro, along with Zohaib Latif and Ahmed Salahuddin founded Blu Steel Films W.L.L in 2018. A film production and equipment rental house primarily focusing on building the narrative filmmaking community within the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Since his departure from the world of banking, Mohamed Fakhro has worked on feature films, short films, documentaries, commercials and other promotional material for both public and private sectors. He is now committed to producing unique and high quality narratives for the region and beyond.- Actress
- Cinematographer
- Editor
Fatima Abdulrahim was born on 15 October 1975 in Bahrain. She is an actress and cinematographer, known for Za'er (2004), Hikayath Ibn Alhaddad (2020) and Swalef Tafash (2016).- Carrie Gracie was born in Bahrain. She is known for Torchwood (2006), Whitechapel (2009) and Party Animals (2007).
- Maria Christina Fernandes was born on 10 July 1994 in Bahrain. She is an actress, known for Expires 2/11 (2019), Resident Alien (2021) and Debris (2021).
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- Writer
Hamad A. Ali was born on 1 December 1988 in Bahrain. He is a director and producer, known for Mann & Quinn, Hair (2019) and Hooves (2022).- Fawaz Zayani was born on 21 June 1989 in Manama, Bahrain. He is an actor, known for One Day (2015), Ganga (2017) and Sakthi (2014).
- Haifaa Hussein was born on 22 October 1979 in Muharraq, Bahrain. She is an actress, known for Eqaab (2006), Elaa Mn Yahamoh Al-Amr (1997) and Tear of a Lifetime (2003).
- Fawaz Nediya Kuttikuni, known by Fawaz Zayani as his stage name.. He is popular for his work in Film and Television works in Malayalam and Tamil. Fawaz Zayani made his acting career in the Tamil television serial Sakthi directed by Sadhasivam Perumal. He has made his film industry entry with the Malayalam Film "One Day" (Malayalam Movie). Fawaz was born to N K Aboobbecker, a businessman based in Bahrain and Safiya on 21 June 1989. He born in Manara, Bahrain and later he shifted to Calicut in Kerala. He started his career in Modelling at the age of 18.
- Salwa Jarrash was born on 19 January 1986 in Bahrain. She is an actress, known for Hikayath Ibn Alhaddad (2020), Swalef Tafash (2016) and Tafash We Arb3een Harami (2017).
- Producer
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- Writer
Loay Tattan, AKA cielo, is an award-winning filmmaker. In 2023, his work started to explode in popularity after he was ranked in the elite 1% of the filmmakers in the world by IMDb, and he had 4 of his films ranked within top 10 films in the history of Bahrain, including number 1 for his film "Wajba", which only was overtaken by his other film "In My Shoes" into the first spot.
He loves to experiment with his films using unconventional motifs, usually without dialogue (or a very limited dialogue). Loay 'cielo' Tattan is a very firm believer in delivering his messages through philosophical semiotics instead of the traditional continuous excessive dialogue. He is also known for his risk-taking approach and trying to come up with very fresh ideas with very different perspectives. This mission is particularly challenging because he actually lives in the middle east which has generally a lower support for cinema and filmmakers, especially in Bahrain; a not very well known small island in the middle of the sea, where no film school is available and not a huge heritage is being handed to the new generation. In spite of that, cielo's films usually premiere in Bahrain because he is determined to elevate the cinema movement in his country to a much higher level, and he sees that possible as he spoke in many occasions that Bahrain is a "pool of talented people".
Loay specializes in the drama and thriller genres, but he excels also in injecting situational irony, dry humor and cringe comedy into his films in a subtle way. That was very clear in most of his films, which in turn showcases his eagerness to establish the grounds for a new generational move that will hopefully bring into existence an indefinite amount of creative works that can match the blazingly fast paced world we live in.
cielo started his career by engaging in a local competition in Bahrain, his home country. He shot his very first film "Wezr" with only a phone and computer, he did the film by himself since he knew nobody who's into filmmaking at that time, and he won an official selection in that competition right on. Later on he went to get other selections of international festivals. After that, it was only progress. He took it from there and made another film which celebrated the pandemic days from another perspective, which got him into getting a really broader audience and more significant achievements in many festival engagements. That film was "My Bloody Brother".
Following those endeavors, he was able to finally start his professional work when he made a very innovative idea that got him to work with the most prestigious productions houses in Bahrain and with the most famous actor in the whole history of the nation; Jamaan Alrowaeie. "In My Shoes" was the real launch of cielo's filmmaking career as he got a World Premiere at the first edition of Bahrain Film Festival, the official national festival of Kingdom of Bahrain, which gave his the right exposure of professional critics. "In My Shoes" got massively positive reviews from these critics whether locally in Bahrain, in GCC like KSA, regionally like Sudan or even globally like France.
Consequently, he was able to produce his fourth film, "WAJBA", after winning the best scenario in Bahrain, and went on to participate around the world with the film.
Directing is cielo's main cinematic role, but he also wrote most his films and commissions, so he is basically a writer/director for that matter. He also have occasional adventures with the acting world, to mention a couple: His leading role of "My Bloody Brother, his cameo in "In My Shoes" and his commander role in "The Ten Sins".- Soad Ali was born on 26 May 1961 in Bahrain. She is an actress, known for The Barrier (1990), Four Girls (2008) and Sit Al Hosn (2022).
- Actress
Amira Mohamed was born on 9 December 1981 in Bahrain. She is an actress, known for Najd (2020), Tash ma Tash (1994) and The Globalization (1999).- Mohammed Sharafi was born on 15 June 1976 in Bahrain. He is an actor, known for Three Kings (1999).
- Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa was born on 24 November 1935 in Al Jasra, Bahrain.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Editor
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Hasan Abdulla was born in 9/1/1989 in Bahrain. He is a Film Editor, Colourist & Digital Image Technician. He graduated with distinction from the Northern Film School in the UK with BA & MA Filmmaking. He has been involved in the post production in many films. He also worked in the TV industry for few years as a Editor & Graphic Designer.- Hameed Karimi was born on 12 December 1960 in Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain. He is an actor, known for Be a Man (2012) and Cinématon (1972). He has been married to Naheed Banahi since 3 March 1989. They have four children.
- Mohammed Turaif was born on 12 January 1988 in Bahrain. He is an actor, known for Gilgamesh Pearl (2011). He was previously married to Aysha Sharif.