Maythem has over 20 years experience in the film and television industry creating award-winning documentary, drama and commercial projects. His films as writer and as
director have been selected for major international film festivals, distributed theatrically, broadcast and won many accolades and prizes.
With specialist knowledge of working in the Middle East and Europe, he has launched channels in both regions; including 10 satellite channels for Showtime Networks. He made films in English and Arabic for BBC World Service and for ART Europe.
Maythem wrote IRAQI TALES, a body of stories for film, at the National Film & Television School (UK); DRIFTING ON THE WIND (ArRuh Ala ArRih) was chosen by over 20 international film festivals, winning the Director’s Award at Hearts & Minds. AL-BAGHDADI won the Gold Prize for Best Foreign Language Film at the International Filmmaker Festival.
Winner of Al Hambra Award (UK) and a Takreem Prize (Iraq), Maythem also works as a consultant on film, television and media projects for several international clients.
Languages: Arabic / English / Italian / French
With specialist knowledge of working in the Middle East and Europe, he has launched channels in both regions; including 10 satellite channels for Showtime Networks. He made films in English and Arabic for BBC World Service and for ART Europe.
Maythem wrote IRAQI TALES, a body of stories for film, at the National Film & Television School (UK); DRIFTING ON THE WIND (ArRuh Ala ArRih) was chosen by over 20 international film festivals, winning the Director’s Award at Hearts & Minds. AL-BAGHDADI won the Gold Prize for Best Foreign Language Film at the International Filmmaker Festival.
Winner of Al Hambra Award (UK) and a Takreem Prize (Iraq), Maythem also works as a consultant on film, television and media projects for several international clients.
Languages: Arabic / English / Italian / French
MAYTHEM RIDHA - Creative Director