Aktham Adel Saleh is a storyteller from Iraq whose love for filmmaking grew from a quiet fascination into a lifelong calling. With a background in advertising and marketing, he’s written and directed campaigns that blend artistry with heart. His passion for cinema grew into Basra’s first cinematic club, and as a Community Leader with the Sundance Institute, he works to connect cultures, champion new voices, and build spaces where independent storytelling can thrive