Harmony Community Members

Donna Hawa

Donna Hawa

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Director and Filmmaker ✏️
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In a world that is becoming more and more individualized, I have always believed that networking is not a luxury, but a necessity. Especially in a society that is fragmented and lacks a unifying framework that binds its members together. Belonging, teamwork, brainstorming, support, learning from different experiences, learning about my environment and myself through others - these are all values I see as essential, and when we combine our skills and minds, we have a real ability to make an impact and change. Harmony is one of the communities that have begun to play an important role in filling this void. I'm thrilled to be a part of it.

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  • A graduate of the Sam Spiegel School of Film and Television, where she completed the comprehensive directing and filmmaking track in 2024.
  • During her studies, she wrote and directed her first short film, Saba, and participated in various student projects in various capacities.
  • During her academic career, she won several awards and grants, including:
  • - Best Film Award at the Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival (Israeli Competition).
  • - Best Film Award at the Galit Rosen Evening (including a year-long scholarship).
  • - Best Film Award at the Solidarity Festival (Tel Aviv).
  • - Broadcast Award at the COURTMED Short Film Festival (France).
  • She participated in additional specialized courses, including:
  • - A digital marketing course at Wassoul College (2019, via scholarship).
  • - “Digital Safety for Individuals and Organizations” courses with Hamama, after which she qualified as a group trainer, including the IFEX 2018 training in Athens.
  • - Programming and application development course at Intellect Academy (2016).
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  • She works as a freelancer in the field of film and television, specializing in directing, producing, and various technical fields.
  • in directing and teaching:
  • - A young filmmaker and mentor for the Nazareth group of Keshet 12“s ”See Far Away“ project, she accompanies young participants in the development of short films and visual works, fostering their creative expression through the techniques of cinema and visual storytelling.
  • - She has directed short films such as “Saba” and ”Refugee in Dar,” as well as publicity, music, and promotional projects.
  • in the output sections:
  • - Script manager (example: “Sultan's Coffee”).
  • - Interviews - Interviews are conducted in documentaries and Reality TV programs.
  • - First and Second Assistant Director, Floor Manager, Audition Assistant, Researcher.
  • in production:
  • - Line Producer for a documentary series on the period of military rule (airing in 2026).
  • - Production manager and location manager for films including: “Mediterranean Fever (2021) and Elanot (2025).
  • - Production coordinator on several films from 2015-2020.
  • in other areas:
  • - Introducing and facilitating discussions in the fields of cinema and storytelling.
  • - Interpreter and Translator (Hebrew-Arabic).
  • - Editor and editing assistant (including: “Jaffa” 2025, ”Retired - Not Standing” 2026, several short films and a short series for the network).
  • - Videographer, documentary photographer, and sound recordist.
  • Additional experiences from the past:
  • - New Media's director of the Jerusalem Fund's “Ahlan” project.
  • - Digital safety trainer in schools and educational settings.
  • - Extensive experience in hospitality, sales, technical support, and childcare.
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  • She has been active in the social and political field for years, and has participated in multiple projects and associations, most notably:
  • - Qalam - an independent volunteer project that aims to support school students academically and develop their social and political awareness (Haifa, 2018-2019).
  • - Executive member (and counselor) of the Kafr Bir'am Shabiba Al-Awda camps, and counselor at the Al-Balad Sons Movement camps.
  • - She volunteers as a group mentor with the digital safety organization Hamama.
  • - Participation in projects of the Arab Culture Association, including directing a promotional video.
  • Personal Interests 🙂 🙂
  • - Hanging out in nature.
  • - Watch movies and series.
  • - An avid reader of novels and philosophy, she enjoys reading articles and news.
  • - She enjoys team games such as tug-of-war, board games, and Sudoku.
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