Sultan Saeed Al Darmaki

The maverick voice of Emirati cinema, Sultan Saeed Al Darmaki, was born in 1981 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, and began his directorial career in the early 2000s. Known for his eclectic mix of genres, he notably made his mark in horror and fantasy with his internationally recognized films like "Zinzana" and "The Curse of the Sands." Although he hasn't won any major film festival awards, his unique blend of Western narrative styles with Middle Eastern sensibilities has won him a special place in the global film community. Sultan Saeed Al Darmaki is a beacon of creative energy, whose passion for storytelling transcends cultural boundaries, making him a truly global filmmaker.