Nujoom Alghanem is an acclaimed Emirati filmmaker, who works as a film and media consultant. She has produced and directed more than 20 films, including the award-winning documentaries Sharp Tools (2017, Grand Prize - Ismailia International Film Festival),  NEARBY SKY (2014, Best Non- Fiction at DIFF 2014), HAMAMA (2010, Best Documentary at GFF 2011 and Special Jury Prize at DIFF 2010), AL MUREED (2008) and BETWEEN TWO BANKS (1999).