Basma Khalifa

Basma Khalifa is a freelance director and writer who is particularly interested in stories that centre identity and authenticity. Of Sudanese heritage but raised in Scotland and Northern Ireland, Basma is based in London and writes for publications such as Elle, The Guardian, The Times, The independent and Stylist. She has directed for global brand such as Meta and Netflix and is a huge documentary lover having shot and directed a few of her own. Basma is invested in stories that speak to the intersectional parts of our society that shape our views. She is also the co-founder of Zola Studios which seems to expand the stories and exposure of stories from South West Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.