Biography

Ahmed Yassin, an award-winning writer-director from Iraq based in the UK, began his cinematic journey as an alumnus of Berlinale Talents in 2018. The success of his short film "My Name Is Mohammed" earned him a place at the London Film School, where he pursued his passion for storytelling and cinematic excellence, earning an MA degree with distinction. In 2015, his short film "Children of God" brought him the Muhr Award for Best Arab Short, the Fabrisci Award, the Seoul Guro Award for Best Live Action Short, and the Jury Award at the Disabled Film Festival in Cannes.

Ahmed's debut feature film, "Hanging Gardens," premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2022. The film earned the Golden Yusr for Best Feature Film and the Yusr Award for Best Cinematic Achievement at the Red Sea Film Festival, among other prestigious awards. The crowning achievement for Ahmed is the selection of "Hanging Gardens" to represent Iraq at the 96th Oscar Awards competition.
- IMDb mini biography by: yusufpiskin