Dr. Alhakem Masoud is a faculty member, director, and actor with over 20 years of academic and artistic experience across Jordan, China, and the Arab region. He holds a Ph.D. in Dramatical Media from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. He has received international recognition for his innovative work in theater, acting and filmmaking, such as the Best Experimental Film Award in at the World Film Festival in Cannes, Best Theatrical Work at the Dhofar International Festival, and Best Animated Movie at Cam International Festival for Short Films.