Mustapha Kseibati

Mustapha Kseibati is an award-winning Film and Television Director. For television, he has directed a Christmas Cracker for Sky, a BBC Three series, 15 episodes of Hollyoaks, and served as lead director (5 x 30’) on ITV’s kids’ sitcom Ted’s Top Ten. In 2023, he helmed the closing block of Waterloo Road Series 2 (BBC), further cementing his reputation for delivering high-energy, emotionally resonant work. A Screen International Star of Tomorrow, Mustapha was selected for Netflix x Creative England’s Breakout programme, BFI’s NET.WORK@LFF, and the prestigious Guiding Lights mentorship scheme, where he was mentored by BAFTA-winning director Paul Andrew Williams. Most recently, he shadowed BAFTA-winning director Farren Blackburn on Sky’s Gangs of London, further deepening his experience in high-end drama. He is currently developing a YA television series with support from the BFI. Additional projects in development include a high-stakes action-drama TV series and two feature films. Alongside his longform work, Mustapha has three new short films in the pipeline. Of Lebanese descent, he grew up in West London consuming endless hours of British and American television series and films. His deep love of cinema and genre filmmaking alongside his background, continues to inform his unique perspective as a director.