Jihad Saadé is a Lebanese filmmaker who graduated from Notre Dame University in 2012, and his graduation short film, ALL ABOUT HER, received the Best Student Film award at the Barcelona International Film Festival. 

Since then, he has worked as a cinematographer and director on various campaigns and documentaries. His recent filmography includes the short fiction film NOT FAR FROM HERE (2023) and DIARIES FROM LEBANON, a feature documentary he shot, which was selected for Berlinale in 2024. 

Additionally, his latest film, SHAPES OF NORMAL HUMAN BEINGS, a feature documentary he co-wrote and produced with director Salim Mrad, had its world premiere at the Rotterdam International Film Festival in 2025.