In the tenth grade, they told us, "Study sciences to enter the scientific stream because the scientific stream allows you to study whatever you want." But I hated physics to the point that on the day of the science exam, I didn't even read the physics questions! Anyway, we finished tenth grade, and they told me that going to the scientific stream wouldn't work for me, so I thought, "Sure, I won't study literature; I'll go to the commercial stream."

I enrolled in the commercial stream, finished eleventh grade and the twelfth grade, and everything was fine. But when I tried to register at the university, I remembered their advice because studying what I wanted didn't work out. So, I enrolled in a local university in Bethlehem and learned the field of sociology and journalism. Initially, I wasn't interested in education, but my family insisted on this degree because my family's legacy includes education and culture. With determination, I completed university studies, and after four years of study and staying at home without work, not out of laziness but due to the lack of opportunities in the local community.

In 2005, I found an advertisement in a daily newspaper for a documentary filmmaking course at Dar Al-Nadwa International. My curiosity attracted me to it because I was a frequent viewer of documentaries, and I discovered that this is what I want to do. I joined the course, learned some initial principles of filming and editing, and this increased my passion to learn more. I considered this training as a profession for me.

In the following year, Dar Al-Kalima College opened the Documentary Film Production program, so I joined it. At the same time, I worked at the Bethlehem Media Center, affiliated with Dar Al-Nadwa International. I didn't have a high level of experience, but with their insistence on nurturing me in this field, I gained skills that exceeded the skills of bachelor's degree holders. From there, the real journey, struggle, and achievement began in the practical field. I achieved what I dreamed of in the end.

I cannot deny the great benefit of my bachelor's degree. Filmmaking requires culture and thinking before work, and in my films, I addressed various aspects that target individuals and society. After completing my two academic years, I finished my studies with distinction. I admit that over the two years, I learned the meaning of being perseverant and eager for knowledge. Ultimately, I was appointed as an assistant producer at the Bethlehem Media Center, affiliated with Dar Al-Nadwa International. I also managed to work as an independent producer. Today, I receive tasks and work on independent films, and I have several films and TV programs to my credit. Currently, my ambition is to continue my studies in the field of television production to obtain a master's degree.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and my first step was my study of documentary filmmaking at Dar Al-Kalima College, which opened up a rare opportunity for us to study in our society and provided us with means that could be rare for a people living in difficult conditions like us.