Mayye Zayed

Role at the 2025 DFM Event:

Panellist

Bio

An Egyptian filmmaker based in Berlin & the founder of Cléo Media in Alexandria. She is known for her award-winning documentary “Lift Like A Girl,” which was co-produced with ZDF and released on Netflix. Her acclaimed work has screened at TIFF, Berlinale, Cairo FF, Dok Leipzig, DOC NYC, & AFI. A Fulbright scholar & Berlinale Talents alumna, she champions female-driven stories with global impact.

Company

Cléo Media

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