Mai iskander biography

          I am always looking for the soul of a project, that unique spirit and mood that is universally resonant..

          Mai Iskander.

        1. Mai Iskander.
        2. As a director and cinematographer, I delve into the soul of each project, transforming the most poignant elements of a character's journey into vibrant visuals.
        3. I am always looking for the soul of a project, that unique spirit and mood that is universally resonant.
        4. New York director, Mai Iskander brings her own unique life's story to her filmmaking.
        5. Mai Iskander is an award-winning director and cinematographer.

          6. Words of Witness

          2012 American film

          Words of Witness
          Directed byMai Iskander
          Produced byMai Iskander
          CinematographyMai Iskander

          Release dates

          • April 3, 2012 (2012-04-03) (Germany)
          • February 12, 2012 (2012-02-12) (Germany)

          Running time

          		70 min
          CountryUnited States
          LanguagesEnglish
          Arabic

          Words of Witness is a 2012 feature-length documentary film produced and directed by Mai Iskander.

          follows 22-year-old journalist Heba Afify as she navigates Egypt's revolution and the rigid boundaries of her concerned mother to examine the struggles, hopes and fears of a people on the brink of democracy.

          Release

          "Words of Witness" world premiere was with the Berlin International Film Festival, Germany on February 12, 2012.[1] The documentary had its North American premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival, June 17, 2012.

          The film was also part of the 2012 Human Rights Watch Film Festival.