Yousra Ishaq
producer - documentary practitioner - emerging director
About
Yousra Ishaq is a producer, project manager, documentary practitioner, and emerging director, with over 12 years of experience in journalism and film production. She is acclaimed for her award-winning collaborations with leading global media outlets, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, BBC, Channel 4, and PBS.
As the co-founder of Comra Films, Yemen’s leading film production organization, she has contributed to a wide range of journalism and documentary projects in the region. She also brings strong experience in project management within the arts and cultural sector in the Middle East, including her work with German institutions, where she has led and implemented cross-cultural initiatives.
Alongside her production work, Yousra has mentored emerging artists and filmmakers, supporting them in developing their projects from concept to production. In recent years, she has also focused on writing, including the development of concepts and articles.
Born in Saudi Arabia and raised between Yemen and Egypt, Yousra brings a cross-cultural perspective and a deep understanding of the social, cultural, and political landscapes across the Arab world. Get in touch!
FILMS
Until autumn Returns
Conquest of Paradise
My little Yemen in Berlin
Until autumn Returns / Producer & Director
Doc 12' 2025
Yemen/Qatar/France/Germany
On the border between two countries long shaped by conflict, 70-year-old Saleha sits with her family on a coffee farm she has nurtured for decades. A woman rooted in tradition and resilience, she has known war, patriarchy, and uncertainty her entire life. Now, there’s a new challenge facing her: climate change. Saleha has been waiting two years for rain. Without it, the ground withers, the coffee plants suffer, and the future of her children and grandchildren remains in jeopardy. Yet she carries on steadfast, patient, and unwavering.
Then, finally, the rain soft drops descending like joy upon her dry skin. But when the clouds pass over, the question remains: what of tomorrow? The cycle of drought and hope starts again.
Conquest of Paradise / Development Phase- Co-Director
A Film in the Making
Switzerland- Yemen
Contact
Germany, Berlin+49 176 62713842
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