Dima Alzayat is a Syrian-American writer, director, and producer. She is best known for her work in film and television, including the critically acclaimed feature film, The Day I Lost My Shadow, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. She has also written and directed several short films, including the award-winning short, The Kite, which was selected for the Cannes Film Festival in 2017. Alzayat is passionate about telling stories that explore the complexities of identity, displacement, and the human experience. Her work often focuses on the Middle East and its diaspora, and she is committed to creating meaningful and nuanced representations of the region. She is also a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry. Alzayat is a graduate of the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, where she earned her MFA in Film and Television Production. She is currently based in Los Angeles, where she is developing her next feature film.