Meryam Joobeur facts for kids
Meryam Joobeur is a talented film director from Tunisia and Canada. She is well-known for her short film Brotherhood (Ikhwène). This film won a special award at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, which is a very big honor in filmmaking.
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Who is Meryam Joobeur?
Meryam grew up in both Tunisia and the United States. Today, she lives in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She studied film at Dawson College and then at the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema at Concordia University. These schools helped her learn how to make movies.
Her Early Films
Before Brotherhood, Meryam wrote and directed other short films.
- Gods, Weeds and Revolutions was made in 2012.
- Born in the Maelstrom came out in 2017.
These films helped her gain experience and develop her unique style.
Brotherhood: A Big Win
Her film Brotherhood was a major success. It tells a powerful story. The film won the Best Canadian Short Film award at the Toronto International Film Festival. This festival is one of the biggest film events in North America. Being nominated for an Academy Award for this film showed her great talent.
New Film Projects
Meryam Joobeur is now working on her first full-length movie. It was first called Motherhood. Later, its name changed to Who Do I Belong To (Mé el Aïn). This film was part of the Sundance Screenwriters' Lab in 2021. This is a special program that helps filmmakers develop their stories. She also received an award to help with the film's production. Her new movie is set to be shown at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival.
Awards and Recognition
In 2020, Meryam Joobeur received another important award. She was named one of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants. This award celebrates people who have moved to Canada and made a big difference. It shows her positive impact on Canadian society and culture.
