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Shaima Al Tamimi

BIOGRAPHY

Shaima Al-Tamimi, a Yemeni-East African filmmaker and documentary photographer. She uses her lived experiences to address social issues focusing on family, healing, and sociocultural dynamics. Her short film Don't Get Too Comfortable premiered at Venice Film Festival and showcased at over 45 film festivals, museums, and art galleries worldwide. Her works have been supported by Prince Claus Fund, Magnum Foundation, American Film Showcase, and Doha Film Institute.

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