Maisam Kaanan, a graduate of the Faculty of Communication at Istinye University, has received notable recognition for his film “Sacred Hole” at the 12thInternational Silk Road Film Festival in Istanbul, First-Time Filmmaker Sessions London in the United Kingdom, Barbados Independent Film Festival, and Metropolis Film Festival Milan, where it was officially selected.
“The best choice comes from listening to your inner voice, as this is what creates an authentic film. Considering the ongoing war in Gaza and my Palestinian identity, this project became clear to me. My main goal was to present a story capable of asking critical questions.” – Maisam Kaanan
