Kawthar Younis is a filmmaker based in Cairo, Egypt. Known for her film A Present from the Past, which was the first of its kind to set a record for audience demand in the Egyptian market. She works as a producer for films, mini series and TV commercials. ​Kawthar is a co-founder of the inaugural Rawiyat - Sisters in Film, a collective of young Egyptian women filmmakers. My Girl Friend had its world première in 2022 at Mostra del Cinema di Venezia in the Orizzonti section.