HIFF Team
We are a passionate group of individuals involved in Haifa’s cultural hub, working in various areas of art and culture. Our friends and supporters include cinematographers, artists, owners of cultural venues, cultural organizers, and small businesses.
HIFF represents a collective effort that serves the community with the diverse skills and expertise that they possess to make Haifa a cultural capital.

Rojeh Khleif
Festival Director

Samia Labidi
Head of Film Programming

Ossama Bawardi
Official Consultant

Hanan Wakeem
Film Programming Assistant

Kamil Silbak
Consultant

Lena Mansour
Festival Coordinator

Saleh Dabbah
Head of Workshops/masterclasses

Rana Asali
Website & Marketing Consultant

Rasha Hilwi
Press Coordinator

Samaa Wakeem
Production Management

Lina Soualem
Film Programming

Samir Zoubi
Film Committee/Translation

Hilal Jabareen
Art Direction

Daneal Naseer
Public Relations

Husam Abu Hanna
Technical coordinator