| Who is it? | Director, Producer, Editor |
| Birth Day | November 15, 1974 |
| Birth Place | American |
| Sanaa Hamri age | 49 YEARS OLD |
| Education | Sarah Lawrence College |
| Alma mater | American School of Tangier |
| Occupation | Film director, music video director, television director, television producer |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Known for | Music videos |
| Notable work | Something New |
| Home town | Tangier, Morocco |
| Children | Laila Hamri Fletcher |
| Parent(s) | Mohammed Hamri Blanca Hamri |
Sanaa Hamri, a renowned figure in the American film industry, has established herself as a highly skilled director, producer, and editor. With her exceptional talents, she has earned considerable success and recognition throughout her career. As of 2024, Sanaa Hamri's net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million, a testament to her esteemed position in the industry. Her remarkable contributions and innovative storytelling have captivated audiences worldwide, solidifying her status as a respected creative force in the entertainment world.
Hamri attended the American School of Tangier, where her mother worked. The school was not gender balanced, and at one point, Hamri was the sole female student at her high school and was the only girl on the soccer team. Hamri won a scholarship in 1992 to attend Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. In college she studied theatre arts. Hamri spent her junior year of college in Paris, and in 1996 graduated from Sarah Lawrence College.
In March 2005, production began on Hamri's first feature, the Focus Features film, Something New, a romantic comedy starring Sanaa Lathan (Brown Sugar, Alien vs. Predator) and Simon Baker (The Ring Two, L.A. Confidential). The film was released on January 29, 2006. Stephanie Allain produced the film through her company, Homegrown Pictures. The film grossed $11,483,669 million and received generally positive reviews.
Hamri's second film as Director was 2008's The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, with America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel and Blake Lively, which was released on August 6, 2008. The film grossed $44,352,417 and received generally favorable reviews.
In 2010, Hamri directed Just Wright with Queen Latifah and Common, which was released on May 14, 2010. The film grossed $21,570,263 million and received mixed reviews.
Sayeed, a well-renowned video Producer, was impressed by Hamri's work, and showed it to Mariah Carey, who subsequently hired Hamri to direct her video. Sayeed also gave Hamri her first editing job for a reggae – hip hop fusion group called Born Jamericans. Her career then began to skyrocket, and Hamri was on her way towards leaving her mark in Hollywood.
