About myself
Ziad Turkey, Director of Hometown Baghdad (http://hometownbaghdad.com), began his career during the Iran-Iraq war when he was sent to the frontlines as a soldier and photographer. In 2003, Ziad served as director of photography on "Underexposure," the first uncensored feature film shot in postwar Baghdad. It won Best Film at the Silver Screen Awards at the Singapore International Film Festival. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cinematic Arts from the Fine Arts Academy in Baghdad and continues to exhibit his photography throughout the Middle East. He is currently working on various projects in film and theater.