Hady Bitar is an award-winning Lebanese filmmaker and scriptwriter, born on April 24, 2000 in Nabatiye, South Lebanon. He graduated with honors from the Lebanese International University (LIU) holding a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts - Radio and Television.
His combined background in dance and theater influences the rhythm and energy behind his visual storytelling. Starting his journey as a dancer in a traditional dance group, he performed at many local and international festivals. Theater has always been Hady's lifeline. Therefore, after completing several theater workshops and training courses, he immediately embarked on a theatrical career. He acted in a variety of plays while volunteering with NGOs. In addition to working as an assistant theater director and playwright for several plays since 2020.
"Leila" (2020) is his bachelor's degree short film which received international acclaim, won Best Film and Best Costume/ Makeup Design Awards at Close Film Festival (Turkey), and was screened at major film festivals around the world.
He has penned scripts for both plays and films. His screenwriting credits include “Sprecato” (2023) short film - APIDGE Award winner for Article 9 of the Italian Constitution Competition, “La Maschera Eterna” (2023) Theatrical text - Honorable Mention Award winner by Concorso Uno Nessunoe Centomila in Italy & "E Andiamo" (2022), which won first place Award at the International Tour Film Festival (ITFF) for Best Short Film.
Hady has worked on numerous film projects, as an assistant director and art director. He is also an expert in inspiring creativity and nurturing the imagination of his pupils. As an Instructor, he believes that the performing arts are a powerful medium for self-expression and personal development. Besides, he is a social media manager and event planner for several institutions and art events, and regularly runs creative workshops in various artistic fields.
APIDGE Award - Article 9 of the Italian Constitution Competition
Wasted
International Tour Film Festival - ITFF
2023
Best Costume/Makeup Design, Best Short
Leila
Close Film Festival
2023
First place - Article 2 of the Italian Constitution Competition
E Andiamo / و نمضي
International Tour Film Festival - ITFF
2022
Official Selection
Leila
International Online Short Films Festival
2022
Official Selection
Leila
Hollywood Arab Film Festival - HAFF
Hollywood, CA
2022
Official Selection
Leila
Pramana Asian Film Festival
Reggio Calabria
2022
Official Selection
Leila
Panorama International Short Film Festival
Tunis
2022
Official Selection
Leila
5th International Folklore Film Festival
Thrissur
2022
Official Selection
Leila
Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival
Turin
2021
Official Selection
Leila
CINEMA OF NATIONS
Potsdam
2021
Official Selection
Leila
Cairo Shorts Film Festival
Cairo
2021
Official Selection
Leila
Sessions By Lift-Off Global Network November 2021
2021
Official Selection
Leila
First-Time Filmmaker Online Sessions October 2021
2021
Official Selection
Leila
Cima Deca Short Film Days / ADEF DECA’s non-competitive program
Cairo, Alexandria, Minya
2021
Official Selection
Leila
Festival du Film Libanais de France - FFLF
Paris
2021
Official Selection
Leila
4th Multicultural Film Festival, Toronto 2021
Toronto
2021
Official Selection
Leila
Lebanese Independent Film Festival - LIFF
Beirut
2021
Official Selection
Leila
The Cabriolet Film Festival
Beirut
2021
College
Lebanese International University (LIU)
RTVF - Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts - Radio and Television
20172020
Birth Date
April 24, 2000
Birth City
Nabatiye
Current City
Nabatiye
Hometown
Nabatiye
Gender
Male
Eye Color
Green
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
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