Hanadi is a transnational filmmaker driven by a lifelong passion for storytelling. Her work sheds light on social issues affecting marginalized communities, offering a unique female perspective. Through her films, she breaks stereotypes and highlights the shared human experience.

Hanadi's films have garnered international recognition, competing in prestigious festivals and earning coverage from top publications like The Los Angeles Times, Al Jazeera, and the BBC. Her latest film, Salma's Home, won Best Feature Film: Global Vision at Cinequest Film Festival 2022 and the Audience Award at Austin Film Festival 2022. It also ranked among Netflix's top ten streamed films in Jordan for four weeks.

Born in Dubai to an artistic Jordanian-Palestinian family, Hanadi, daughter of renowned Palestinian artist Nasr Abdel Aziz, spent her childhood between the UAE and Jordan. She was exposed to diverse cultural influences, fostering her creative vision. Hanadi founded Reel Arab Productions in Dubai, producing commercials for global brands and TV content for the largest Arab broadcaster.

After receiving a full scholarship, Hanadi earned her MFA in Film Production and Directing from UCLA. Now based in Boston, MA, she serves as Graduate Program Director of the Film and Media Arts MFA Program, and as Assistant Professor of Narrative Film Directing at Emerson College.