Sarah Goher’s work bridges socially conscious storytelling with international production. A graduate of NYU Tisch, she began her career as a producer and longtime creative collaborator with Mohamed Diab, working on films such as CAIRO 678, CLASH, AMIRA, and MARVEL’S MOON KNIGHT. Across her work, Goher combines sharp social observation with emotionally grounded storytelling, focusing on themes of class, identity, and human connection, and positioning herself at the forefront of a new generation of Egyptian filmmakers.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Goher’s directorial debut is a coming-of-age drama exploring class and childhood in contemporary Cairo. The film premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, where it won Best International Narrative Feature, Best Screenplay, and the Nora Ephron Award.
A Successful First Outing: Hot off its success at Tribeca, HAPPY BIRTHDAY went on to open the eighth El Gouna Film Festival and won the FIPRESCI Prize for Best International First Feature Film at Palm Springs.
Oscar-Worthy: HAPPY BIRTHDAY was Egypt’s official submission to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film.
All Eyes On Goher: Following the film’s success, Goher was named one of Variety’s ‘10 Directors to Watch,’ marking her emergence as a major new voice in Egyptian and international cinema.
