Jehad N. Al-Khateeb is an award-winning Saudi writer and director whose cinematic journey began in Damascus in 2008. Following the regional instability in 2012, Jehad relocated to New Mexico, USA, to formalize his film education, graduating in 2015. Over the following years, he built a diverse portfolio, earning over 30 international festival selections for acclaimed shorts. Since returning to Saudi Arabia in 2018, Jehad has transitioned into various creative and production roles within the local media landscape. He is currently in post-production on his latest independent short film, The Painting of Paruresis (2026).