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Maytham Jbara is an Iraqi, Toronto-based film writer and producer from a family of filmmakers in Baghdad. He honed his craft by studying Cinema and Television at the University of Baghdad and attending numerous workshops on various aspects of film production.
Jbara has been recognized internationally for his work, including being selected for the Accelerator Fellowship and the European Audio-Visual Entrepreneurs (EAVE) On Demand Access Program for Producers, presented by the National Screen Institute and the Canada Media Fund.
Career
[edit]Jbara's work includes the award-winning feature film Hanging Gardens (2022), directed by Ahmed Yassin, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2022. His filmography spans numerous short films and several feature films currently in development.
Jbara's projects have received funding and awards from various international and Canadian institutions, including:
- Ontario Arts Councils
- Toronto Arts Councils
- Telefilm Canada
- Red Sea Film Festival
- Beirut DC with ART
Reference
[edit]Asian Project Market 2023: Full Line-Up
Filmography
[edit]Madness and Honey Days ( 2025 )
Awards | Festival
[edit]International Film Festival of South Asia Toronto
São Paulo International Film Festival
Zlín International Film Festival
New York Shorts International Film Festival