I am an award-winning bilingual (Arabic/English) filmmaker, scriptwriter, and Content Lead with over 7 years of experience across film, TV, and digital platforms in the UAE and GCC. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Information Studies from the American University in Dubai, with a major in Digital Production and Storytelling and a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. My debut short film “RSVP – قرّب الموعِد” received the Award of Merit for Women Director at the Indie Film Festival (USA) and was officially selected in several regional and international festivals. My work focuses on storytelling, audience engagement, and culturally relevant content strategies across media and brand platforms.

Adel Helal is a Creative Director and founder of Tap2View, an AI-driven creative studio focused on cinematic storytelling and next-generation content.

With 15+ years of experience across advertising and filmmaking, he works at the intersection of creativity and AI developing narratives, visual worlds, and character-driven content.

Adel explores AI as a creative partner, with a strong focus on human insight, storytelling authenticity, and the ethical role of technology in the creative process.

Alex Petrosian is Head of MENA Expansion at The Cinelytic Group, leading strategy and partnerships across the Middle East. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California with a focus on the Business of Entertainment and joined The Cinelytic Group in 2021, relocating to the UAE in 2025 to build its regional presence. He previously spent eight years in structured finance and is also a screenwriter currently shopping his first feature, which has attracted strong momentum at several renowned production companies.

Karan S. Chavan is an Indian filmmaker based in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, known for his work in Marathi and Hindi cinema. He made his feature film debut with Imago (2018), a Marathi film that premiered at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and later streamed on Netflix. The film received critical recognition and earned nominations and awards, including honors at the Kolhapur International Film Festival and the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival Awards.

Chavan’s second feature film, Bardovi (2024), is a Hindi-language theatrical release that later streamed on Waves OTT. In addition to his feature films, he has directed several award-winning short films.

He is also recognized for exploring the use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking, experimenting with new technologies to enhance visual storytelling. Recently, his two AI short films, Maun and The Last Wanderer, were screened at the AI Summit in New Delhi, India.