WEDAD (CAST)

A native of Casablanca, Morocco, Nisrine Adam is a rising star in the world of cinema. Nisrine graduated from the renowned Cours Florent drama school in Paris in 2016. She has since appeared in a number of dramas for both the big and small screens, notably No Man's Land, alongside Mélanie Thierry; the SAS Rogue Heroes TV drama series; Kidnapped, directed by Seong Hun Kim; and the acclaimed Netflix TV show Viking Valhalla, directed by Hannah Quinn. 

WRITER-DIRECTOR

Elias is a British-Moroccan writer and filmmaker whose work explores the complexities of the human condition, liminalities and those who exist on the cultural margins. He has written work for the stage, as well as had his work featured on BBC Sounds and published in The New Statesman. Beneath a Mother’s Feet is Elias’s screenwriting and directorial debut. 

PRODUCER

Arij Al-Soltan is a British-Iraqi producer and documentary director whose films seek to offer alternative narratives and provoke a sense of self-introspection. Her credits include the critically acclaimed C4, Rose d’Or nominated drama series Baghdad Central, documentaries Korean Lovers in Baghdad and Safia, and a short fiction film Tabbouleh & Pie. Arij works with a number of emerging British, Middle Eastern and international talents to produce films that offer unexplored perspectives. 

CINEMATOGRAPHER

Will Hanke’s foundation of experience came from studying fine art and working in film labs early in his career. He has since directed his talents towards shaping the visual narratives of high-end television dramas, including Ghosts, Feel Good and Starstruck. His unique blend of experiences serves as the driving force behind his innovative and evocative approach to storytelling and he is passionate about working with filmmakers who have a passion for originality and pushing limits.