Kasem Kharsa is a director and screenwriter currently focused on the production of international narrative and documentary projects. He is in the development and casting stages of his debut feature film, I Dreamt of Empire, a production slated for filming in Egypt. Kharsa frequently engages with the global filmmaking community through international development programs, such as the TorinoFilmLab, where he participates in high-level script development and project pitching. His current professional work emphasizes the intersection of regional storytelling and contemporary cinematic techniques, utilizing his digital platform to document his creative process and insights into independent film production.
Kharsa’s career trajectory is characterized by a transition from a technical background in engineering to a dedicated focus on the visual arts and creative writing. This foundational training in engineering informs his methodical approach to the logistical and structural demands of filmmaking. His portfolio includes the recent completion of a short documentary film, marking his progression into long-form narrative territory. His expertise in the field has been further refined through participation in prestigious industry labs, including the Interchange program, which facilitates creative collaboration between Europe and the Arab world. With a focus on transnational cinema, Kharsa has established himself as a specialized voice in the development of scripts that explore complex cultural themes through a rigorous cinematic lens.