<p>Hana Kazim, a pioneering writer, producer, and director, leverages her unique upbringing to confront challenges and taboo subjects head-on. Having recently launched the Middle East’s first production company dedicated to horror, the Dubai-native honed her craft at Image Nation, an Academy Award-winning film studio, and co-directed an Arab folklore series for one of the region&#39;s largest streamers. As the driving force behind <a href="https://wiswas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Wiswas</a> Productions, Kazim is now on a mission to breathe fresh air into a film genre that is often overlooked in modern-day Gulf countries, while providing powerful social commentary along the way. Harnessing the power of storytelling, she wants to reveal profound truths about a society in flux, while also inspiring a fresh wave of women filmmakers to claim their rightful place behind the lens.</p>