Bet You Didn’t Know: Secrets Behind The Making Of “Just Wright”

Sanaa Hamri

Hamri actually has a really fascinating story behind her journey. Born in Morocco, Hamri won a scholarship to study theater in the states. From there she moved to Paris and then back to New York where she planned on becoming an actress. But things just weren’t working out. She was going out on auditions all to no avail. So she decided she was going to direct. Having never taking a single film class, Hamri taught herself how to edit on Avid. From there she started directing music videos for big named artists like Jay-Z,  Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, and Prince. She directed the Nicki Minaj smash-hit “Super Bass” which haes become her most popular video to date. She also directed the romantic comedy Something New with Sanaa Lathan. She also partnered with Martin Chase to direct The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants before coming to Just Wright.