"A Butterfly Hug wouldn’t be the same without the hard work and execution of our talented team.
Our team includes some of the industry’s best and brightest; people who are striving to find new ways to tell a story and challenge their abilities"

Sally Abubasha

Screenwriter & Director

Sally brought her delightful personality and creative mindset with her each and every day, helping to set the collaborative tone throughout the duration of the project.

Sally Abobasha is a Cairo-based filmmaker who tells intimate stories about everyday people. Inspired by the filmmaking process–from diving into research to the final edit–Abobasha crafts human stories with heart. She graduated with a degree in TV production from Cairo University and studied filmmaking at Hunter College in New York. Her work has been supported by the National Cinema Center of Egypt and Al-Jazeera, and her short films have received awards at international film festivals, including the Rotterdam Arab Film Festival and the Al-Jazeera Documentary Film Festival

Talal Afifi

Producer

As Producer, Talal Afifi played a key role in bringing the concept of A Butterfly Hug to life as a project. He brought his imagination and professionalism to the forefront while working on this production.

Talal Afifi is a Sudanese film curator and producer. He is the founder and director of the Sudan Film Factory and Sudan Independent Film Festival. He is also an active professional within the ﬁlm culture and industry in Sudan and the region. Through the Sudan Film Factory, Aﬁﬁ contributed to producing films from different genres that have found their place on the regional and international scene.

Dr Khalid Ali

Medical Consultant

Our talented medical consultant, Khaled Ali. With ten years of experience in the medical field, Khalid has been an invaluable asset to our film project, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the set.

Khalid has a deep understanding of the intricacies of the medical profession, and has worked on a wide range of medical projects, including documentary films, festivals, and television shows. he brings a level of realism and authenticity to the medical aspect in our films that is unparalleled, and his attention to detail ensures that every aspect of our productions is accurate and believable.

Not only is Khalid an expert in his field, but he is also a great communicator and collaborator, working closely with our production team to ensure that every medical scene and approach is executed flawlessly. He is always available to answer questions and provide guidance, and his professionalism and dedication to his craft is truly inspiring.

In short, Dr. Khalid Ali is a true asset to our film production, bringing a level of authenticity and realism to medical concept that is second to none. We feel very fortunate to have him on our team, and we're confident that their contributions will help take our films to the next level.