Mahmoud Massad is a Jordanian-Palestinian artist that creates documentaries on identity and displacement. His breakout film “Recycle” (2007), won at Sundance. His works including “Blessed Benefit” fuse dark comedy with socio-political insight. His latest film, "Cinema Kawakeb," reveals personal stories from regional upheaval, offering a quiet reflection on loss, memory, and resilience while redefining cinematic language one frame at a time. His works have premiered at major festivals including Cannes, Toronto, and IDFA.