Hamzah Jamjoom
Hamzah Jamjoom | |
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| Born | |
| Education | DePaul University (MFA) |
| Occupation | Director |
Hamzah Jamjoom is a Saudi Arabian director.[1] He has directed films like How I Got There and Rupture, both of which won the award for best Saudi film at the Red Sea International Film Festival in their respective years.[2]
Early life
Jamjoom was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He graduated from DePaul University with a Master of Fine Arts in film.[3]
Career
Jamjoom co-founded the production company Digital Hydra.[3]
Jamjoom's 2021 film, Rupture, debuted at the Red Sea International Film Festival, where it won an award for best Saudi film.[4] In 2022, his film How I Got There won the same award.
In December 2025, it was announced that Jamjoom would work with The Boys co-creator on a superhero series called Crestar and the Knight Stallion.[5]
References
- ^ "Saudi filmmaker Hamzah Jamjoom's 'Rupture' puts women center stage". Arab News. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (2023-12-07). "Hamzah Jamjoom's Eco-Thriller 'Running Dry' to Star Baraa Alem, Waleed Zuaiter, Houshang Touzie, Naif Aldaferi (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ a b "Hamzah Jamjoom Delves Into Saudi Culture". WRMEA. 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ Quilty, Jim. "'Rupture' director Hamzah Jamjoom on his love of using genre films to smuggle in social commentary". Screen. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (2025-12-09). "'The Boys' Co-Creator Darick Robertson Teams With Saudi Director Hamzah Jamjoom on Superhero Series 'Crestar and the Knight Stallion' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-12-23.