Muhannad is an Iraqi director and producer, born in Nasiriyah in 1985. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Cinematic Arts from the University of Baghdad. His film Haifa Street achieved international success, winning eight international awards, including Best Asian Film at the Busan International Film Festival and Best Film and Best Arab Actor at the Cairo International Film Festival. His films have been featured in prestigious international festivals such as Berlin, Venice, and Carthage.

He contributed to the development of Iraqi cinema by managing the first grant to support independent films in 2020, which enabled the production of over 15 films. He also made a significant mark in television by producing, writing, and directing notable works such as The Red Zone and New Baghdad. In the field of production, he participated in important feature films like The Exam and The Hidden Beauty.