Sahra Mani

director, Afghanistan

is a multiple Award-winning filmmaker. She received her master degree in documentary film-making from the University of Arts London. Her works as a producer, director focused on human rights, equality and justice. As a lecturer at Kabul University, she organized several Film Festivals and training, mentoring in Afghanistan. Mani’s films have screened at film festivals around the world and aired on broadcast networks globally. Her work as an impact campaign producer raises awareness and promotes action for issues and causes that demand social changes. Her Full-Length documentary film, “A Thousand Girls like Me” was screening at many film festivals like HotDocs, Sheffield, IDFA and won more than 25 awards worldwide including: three GOLD Awards at New York Festivals TV & Film, one World Media Award 2019, Full Frame Film Festival, San Francisco Film Festival.

Filmography: Divorce By Heart, 2013; Kaloo School, 2013; Beyond The Burqa, 2014; A Thousand Girls Like Me, 2018.