Film has always been a central part of Ali Mostafa’s life and since childhood Ali has experimented with making short films and mock TV ads. Of mixed British-Emirati parentage, Ali grew up in Dubai and after completing his higher education he established a division in an existing company focusing on sets and interior design. In 2003 he enrolled at the London Film School to obtain an MA in film technique.

Over two years Ali has worked on short films and TV commercials in all areas of production, but his sights remain focused on directing. Ali’s graduation film Under the Sun has been officially selected and nominated for best foreign film in international festivals across the world. It also won ‘Best Emirates Film 2006′ In the Annual Emirates Film Competition in Abu Dhabi.

Director of City of Life