Ismail Gemeai, an Egyptian filmmaker born in 2002, recent graduate of The High Cinema Institute in Alexandria, specializing in Directing. Throughout his studies, he worked on several short films, including Before Dawn and his graduation project, 4 Days.

Ismail has also worked as an assistant director, editor, and DOP on various projects. Including ,”Shewal” (editor) which was screened at the Sharjah Film Festival, and as the DOP for “Bird Trap”, set to premiere at the Luxor African Film Festival.