Syrian filmmaker, videographer, and editor based in the United Arab Emirates.

Shahnaz Sharef studied cinematography and audiovisual media and later expanded her work across directing, editing, videography, and television production.

She worked as an assistant director in Syrian television drama productions and later directed and edited several documentary and visual media projects focused on social and humanitarian themes, particularly issues related to women’s rights and contemporary social realities in the Middle East.

Her experience includes collaborations with television platforms and cultural organizations in Syria, Iraq, and the UAE, where she worked in directing, scenario development, editing, dubbing, and visual storytelling. She also directed the short film The Last Day and participated in several media and documentary productions.

Alongside her filmmaking practice, she developed a strong visual approach through photography, editing, and documentary videography, combining cinematic imagery with socially engaged storytelling.

At the Kobani International Film Festival, Shahnaz Sharef served as a member of the Selection Committee during the festival’s third edition in 2022.