Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller

Fateema is a Queer Palestinian/Canadian filmmaker whose work explores themes of fragmented identity, isolation and connection through "oh no, should I laugh?" comedy. She is passionate about creating nuanced representation of Arabs and Muslims for the screen and prioritizes making space for marginalized voices in front of and behind the camera. Her short film EITR was one of 8 world-wide recipients of the InsideOut RE:Focus Fund and the film had its world premier at OutFest LA. Fateema is a Women in the Director’s Chair alumni and a current resident at the Canadian Film Centre Norman Jewison Directors’ Lab. Fateema is a tender-hearted friend, believes in resilience and resistance through laughter and embraces comedy to explore the pains and joys of being human. She is currently developing her first feature film, a poetic coming-of-age dramedy, Waves/‘Amwaj.