Storytelling Careers in Script Writing

Speakers: Ms. Sara Balghonaim - Ms. Reem Hanna Session Language: Arabic This panel brings together voices from across the Arab world to explore storytelling as a professional path in screenwriting. Saudi filmmaker Sara Balghonaim and Syrian writer Ragda Shahrani share their journeys in developing stories for film and television, highlighting how narrative craft and cultural context shape cinematic identity. The discussion examines the evolution of screenwriting careers, the challenges faced by writers in the region, and the opportunities emerging from Saudi Arabia’s expanding creative industry.