Jehane Noujaim

Jehane Noujaim

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Filmmaker, Director of "The Square", TED Prize Winner

Jehane Noujaim Biography

Egyptian American filmmaker Jehane Noujaim has dedicated her life to directing and producing films between the United States and the Middle East. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Harvard, where she was awarded the Gardiner Fellowship for her Arabic film "Mokattam" about a garbage-collecting village near Cairo, Egypt, Noujaim joined the MTV News and Documentary Division as a segment producer for the documentary series "Unfiltered." She soon left MTV to produce and direct the feature documentary "StartUp.com." This critically acclaimed film won numerous awards, including the DGA and IDA awards for best documentary.

Noujaim continued to work on numerous documentaries, including "Born Rich," "Only the Strong Survive," and "Down from the Mountain," before directing "Control Room" in 2004. This documentary exposes the differences in media coverage between the Arab and the Western world during the United States’ war with Iraq, and was met with critical acclaim. In 2006, Noujaim won the TED Prize, becoming the youngest recipient and the first woman to win this award. Her wish was to create Pangea Day, a live videoconference featuring music, film, and speakers from cities around the world, including Cairo, New York City, and Rio de Janeiro, to foster global unity through film.

Noujaim's subsequent projects have also been notable. "Rafea: Solar Mama" (2013) and "The Square" (2014) continued her exploration of powerful social narratives. "The Square," which documented the uprising in Tahrir Square, was nominated for an Academy Award, won the Directors Guild Award, the International Documentary Award, and became the first film to win the Audience Award at both Sundance and the Toronto Film Festival. More recently, Noujaim directed the Netflix film "The Great Hack," which was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special. She also served as an Executive Producer and Director on the Hulu comedy series "Ramy" and directed the HBO documentary series "The Vow." "The Vow" was critically acclaimed and listed among the best 10 shows of 2020 by the LA Times, The Washington Post, and Entertainment Weekly. A follow-up, "The Vow Part 2," aired in 2021.

Throughout her career, Noujaim has been recognized for her contributions to filmmaking and global discourse. She was named a Young Global Leader by the WEF in 2007 and included in lists such as “50 People Who Will Change the World” by Wired in 2012, “125 Women of Impact” by Newsweek in 2013, and “100 Most Creative People in the World” by Fast Company in 2014. Her work continues to inspire audiences and challenge perspectives across the globe.

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Jehane Noujaim Speaking Topics

Different Channels, Different Truths

The Square: An Eyewitness Account of the Egyptian Revolution and the Downfall of a Regime

Jehane Noujaim Videos

Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim ('The Great Hack') discuss Cambridge ...
Democracy is not a destination | Jehane Noujaim - YouTube
DP/30: Jehane Noujaim documents The Square - YouTube

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Jehane Noujaim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Television & Film, Middle Eastern Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Technology, Government, World Affairs, College, Commencement, Journalism, Celebrity and Culture.

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Jehane Noujaim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers, Television & Film and Middle Eastern Heritage. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Jehane Noujaim can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Zogby, Mariane Pearl and Asra Nomani. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jehane Noujaim for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Jehane Noujaim Speaking Topics

  • Different Channels, Different Truths

  • The Square: An Eyewitness Account of the Egyptian Revolution and the Downfall of a Regime

Jehane Noujaim Videos

Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim ('The Great Hack') discuss Cambridge ...
Democracy is not a destination | Jehane Noujaim - YouTube
DP/30: Jehane Noujaim documents The Square - YouTube
The Square: Kenneth Turan interviews director of Egyptian ...
Jehane Noujaim wishes for a global day of film - YouTube
  • How do I book Jehane Noujaim to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jehane Noujaim for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jehane Noujaim, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jehane Noujaim or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jehane Noujaim for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jehane Noujaim, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jehane Noujaim, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jehane Noujaim speak about?

    Jehane Noujaim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Television & Film, Middle Eastern Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Technology, Government, World Affairs, College, Commencement, Journalism, Celebrity and Culture.
  • Who is the agent for Jehane Noujaim?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jehane Noujaim for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jehane Noujaim for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jehane Noujaim or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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