Fatima AlBanawi is the founder of Alf Wad Production House and author of the book “The Other Story.” AlBanawi is a Harvard University graduate who has done extensive research on Arab identity and gender representation. She has become internationally recognized as one of the shapers of the Saudi cinematic scene with her leading role in “Barakah Meets Barakah” (2016). This combination has fueled AlBanawi toward her real passion for intimate and original stories, evident in her screenplay “Basma” (2024), her Netflix Original directorial debut.