(The First) is a documentary about Sheikha Nama Bint Majid Al Qasimi, the first female teacher in the UAE. Framed as a letter from granddaughter to grandmother, the film holds her legacy close while looking back at the history she helped shape. It is a granddaughter’s tribute to the woman who opened the door for generations to come.
Director Details
Sheikha Noor Al Qasimi is a Multimedia Design student from the United Arab Emirates whose work centers on projects that explore memory, identity, and Emirati heritage. Her practice is rooted in personal history and observation, using experimental approaches to visual storytelling across film, design, and interactive media.
