Born in 1975 in Lebanon. Lara Abu Saifan is an independent producer and production manager based in Beirut. She holds a BA in Communication Arts (Radio/TV/Film) from the Lebanese American University in Beirut, with credits in major regional and international networks like Al Jazeera, MBC, BBC, and the Sundance Channel. Her TV production credits include the well-known series, Muslim Women, and the Middle East episodes of On the Road in America, among others. Lara worked as line producer on the Emmy-Award-winning web series Shankaboot and has produced several short independent films. Shadow of a Man is her debut feature narrative.
(november 2012)