2011 Speakers

Cynthia Madanat Sharaiha
Managing Director / Creative Director
Dana Production Company
Cynthia Madanat SharaihaIn 2002, Cynthia and husband Shadi saw their dream become reality, with the establishment of Dana Production Company. Over the years Cynthia has worked as a make-up artist, video editor, producer, creative director and writer of several television programmes, including Alwan – the acclaimed Arabic pre-schoolers’ series, now in its third year. Other productions have focused on empowering Arab women, a cooking programme and educational features for children. A short children’s film that Cynthia co-produced was nominated for a Prix Jeunesse International award in 2006.

Cynthia will be a speaker in "Arab Awakenings: New Production Partnerships and Market Opportunities in the Middle East"

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