Fatema Yasser is an Egyptian filmmaker, cinematographer, and visual artist whose work moves between directing and cinematography. After studying Applied Arts at the German University in Cairo, she pursued an MA in Cinematography at FAMU in Prague.
Her directorial debut short film, Last Nights of Summer, premiered at the Cairo International Film Festival in 2024, and was later screened at multiple international film festivals. Her film as a cinematographer, 'Of Burning Memories & Wounds' with director Suha Belal has premiered at the El Gouna Film Festival and has been screened at the Red Sea International Film Festival, Zawya Short Film Festival, and Manassat Film Festival.
Through her work, she is drawn to stories that explore emotional nuance, human connection, and the complexity of lived experiences. She approaches filmmaking as a shared process of building, creating spaces of trust, curiosity, and openness where stories can be discovered collectively. She seeks images that feel emotionally truthful, grounded, and deeply connected to the people they portray.