Jehane Noujaim

Jury Member

Jehane Noujaim, an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, made her mark in the documentary landscape with her compelling storytelling. As the producer and director of HBO's The Vow (2020 and 2022), a riveting two-part series exploring the enigmatic self-improvement group NXIVM, Noujaim showcases her knack for unravelling complex narratives. The Great Hack (2019), which she co-directed, earned BAFTA and Emmy nominations highlights her commitment to exploring the intersection of technology and society. Noujaim's lens has consistently captured pivotal moments, such as gaining unprecedented access to Al Jazeera and the US military's Central Command offices during the onset of the Iraq War for Control Room (2004). Raised between Egypt and the US, her films reflect a profound exploration of culture, epitomized by The Square (2013). Noujaim's TED Prize-winning initiative, Pangea Day, exemplifies her dedication to fostering global understanding through film. Jehane Noujaim's work resonates with empathy, compassion, and a profound commitment to the power of storytelling

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