Joumana Ismail is a 2D animation director, animator, and illustrator from Syria. She enjoys exploring her characters and stories through a cultural lens. Her narratives are often observational and reflect her thought process and perspective on the world around her. Joumana frequently engages in documentary animation that addresses current societal issues faced globally and in the Middle East. Her work often emphasizes humanitarian causes, political turmoil, and the refugee crisis, focusing on their impact on children's rights.