Salman Yousif is a Bahraini writer and director who studied filmmaking at La Fémis in Paris and has built a body of award-winning short films recognized at festivals across the world. Alongside his filmmaking career, he has played a significant role in Bahrain’s cultural scene as the director of Made With Passion, the Kingdom’s longest-running film festival, and as a champion of initiatives supporting local filmmakers. Currently, he is developing his first feature film while continuing to mentor and create opportunities for emerging cinematic voices.