Tawfiq Abu Wael, winner of the 2004 Fepresci Prize at Cannes ('Atash') •Learn more about the 'Up Next' newcomers
Tawfiq Abu Wael, winner of the 2004 Fepresci Prize at Cannes ('Atash')
•Learn more about the 'Up Next' newcomers

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UP NEXT: Middle East

A look inside this year's fresh crop of Middle East filmmakers.
Posted: 9/24/2008

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Tawfiq Abu Wael, winner of the 2004 Fepresci Prize at Cannes ('Atash') <br>•<b><a href='http://www.variety.com/upnext'>Learn more about the 'Up Next' newcomers</b></a> Mohamed Al-Daradji went to great lengths to protect his debut feature, 'Ahlaam'<br>•<b><a href='http://www.variety.com/upnext'>Learn more about the 'Up Next' newcomers</b></a> Ibrahim El-Batout ('Eye of the Sun') is known for her visual prowness. <br>•<b><a href='http://www.variety.com/upnext'>Learn more about the 'Up Next' newcomers</b></a> Marwan Hamed is working on a follow up to his 'Yacoubian Building' adaptation. <br>•<b><a href='http://www.variety.com/upnext'>Learn more about the 'Up Next' newcomers</b></a> Annemarie Jacir has seen, first-hand, what it's like to shoot in Palestianian Territories. <br>•<b><a href='http://www.variety.com/upnext'>Learn more about the 'Up Next' newcomers</b></a> Eran Kolirin, director of 'The Band's Visit' <br>•<b><a href='http://www.variety.com/upnext'>Learn more about the 'Up Next' newcomers</b></a> Nadine Labaki, director of 'Caramel' <br>•<b><a href='http://www.variety.com/upnext'>Learn more about the 'Up Next' newcomers</b></a> Writer/Director Amin Matalqa <br>•<b><a href='http://www.variety.com/upnext'>Learn more about the 'Up Next' newcomers</b></a> Director Ali Mostafa is currently prepping his feature debut. <br><br>•<b><a href='http://www.variety.com/upnext'>Learn more about the 'Up Next' newcomers</b></a> 'Pomegranates and Myrrh' director Najwa Najjar <br><br>•<b><a href='http://www.variety.com/upnext'>Learn more about the 'Up Next' newcomers</b></a>