An Iraqi film director, Hassanein Al-Hani holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in film directing from the College of Fine Arts, University of Baghdad, Department of Cinema and Television. He is the founder and director of the Al-Nahj International Film Festival in Iraq, and has served on numerous film festival juries, both as a member and chair. His recent publication, Auteur Cinema — From Classical to Digital, was released in 2024 by Jusoor Al-Thaqafa Publishing and Distribution.