Hajar Alnaim
Directing
Biography
Born in KSA, Hajar Alnaim studied filmmaking in LA, USA. She got her MFA in Film and TV production at Loyola Marymount University in 2017. Hajar is passionate about developing and directing thrillers and edgy dramas that speak to the experiences and concerns of women in the Arab world. Hajar is also passionate about teaching. Especially, teaching women the art of filmmaking in Saudi Arabia. She believes that there are a lot of fascinating stories and voices that deserve to be heard. Hajar wants to make that change and encourage more Saudi women to tell their stories.
Known For
A young Syrian refugee Lara, fights to maintain her innocence when she's detained by U.S. Homeland Security after her father is identified as the suicide bomber of a terrorist attack at an airport in London.
Detained
Khalid, a wannabe vlogger, travels with his wife and best friend from Saudi Arabia all the way to Southern California, hoping to catch some great footage of paranormal happenings. When his wish comes true, will the three of them have the presence of mind to turn the cameras off and flee? Director Maan B plays Khalid himself and narrates the story, creating an atmosphere of suspense from the moment they set off into the unknown.