Ahmed Twaij

Ahmed Twaij is a multimedia journalist and film director based in London. His documentary directorial debut, Mighty Penguins, premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and he is currently developing a number of documentaries. He has worked in written, audio and visual journalism, published in numerous outlets worldwide including, The Independent, Guardian, New York Times, CNN, Vice, BBC and more. His work has taken him across the US, UK, Europe, and the Middle East. He has also published numerous articles on Muslim and Middle Eastern representation in Hollywood. Ahmed has been nominated for multiple international awards including for music videos he has directed. He is also a member of the Everyday Projects and curates EverydayIraq, an online social media platform dedicated to shedding light on the daily life of Iraqis and providing a new narrative for the nation. Ahmed is also a practicing doctor who has worked as a humanitarian medic in war zones previously.