Jaylan Auf
Directing
Biography
Egyptian writer/director Jaylan Auf studied screenwriting in Cairo and the US; she then worked as a producer internationally and as assistant director to Egypt’s most prominent directors. Her second short Turning Ten (2018) won the Amnesty International Film Prize after premiering at Clermont-Ferrand IFF. Recently, she wrote and directed the highly rated podcast series Saqr’s Eclipse.
Known For
A ten minute wait in a medical clinic forces a young mother and her daughter to collude together at a pivotal point in time that will shape both their lives together.
Turning Ten
On the eve of her wedding in Cairo, Warda's perfect white gown is ruined, sparking a frantic search across the city. What begins as a mission to replace a dress becomes a deeper journey into her identity, her relationships and the life she's about to step into.