Leila is a Lebanese filmmaker and photographer currently based between Beirut and Prague.
She holds a BA in Audiovisual Arts from IESAV in Beirut, and an MFA in Film Directing at FAMU.
Through her work, she explores the themes of society, youth, womanhood, and identity.
She holds a BA in Audiovisual Arts from IESAV in Beirut, and an MFA in Film Directing at FAMU.
Through her work, she explores the themes of society, youth, womanhood, and identity.
Her second-year FAMU short documentary The Adam Basma Project was short-listed for the 48th annual Student Academy Awards (the Student Oscars) after touring various international documentary film festivals.
Her graduation film Sea Salt was selected to premiere at the 80th La Biennale Venice International Film Festival in the official Orizzonti Short Film Competition.
Her photography work was exhibited in various galleries in Beirut and Prague.
Her photography work was exhibited in various galleries in Beirut and Prague.
Leila is currently developing various film and photography projects.