Settling has hardly ever been a characteristic of his. From acting, directing, producing and writing,…
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Asmaa Amr: First woman to walk the Sinai trail!
25-year old Asmaa Amr walked like an Egyptian the 200 km Sinai trail, going from…
Amina Khalil “We didn’t judge Nazly because we lived her story from the beginning”
On a hot day in July, Amina Khalil visits our studio with her lovable dog…
The Trials and Tribulations of Raising an Autistic Child in Egypt
Our society is great in many ways, and our people are known for…
Yara Goubran “I think every woman has been in this situation, torn between revenge and justice”
Yara Goubran, the stunningly unique actress known for her roles in independent films. The avant-garde…
Keeping Things “Taht Al Saytara” With Jamila Awad!
Jamila Awad, also known as Hania from this season’s hit series Taht Al Saytara has…
Girl Power Behind the Camera – Mariam Ahmady
Cinema and Television might seem like they’re right down women’s alley. They require creativity, sensitivity…
An Expat Cinephile: Mo Faramawy
Mo Faramawy’s film, The Foreigner, will resonate with many of those in our generation.…
Sherif El Bendary and his Dry, Hot Summers
6 years ago we sat down with filmmaker Sherif El Bendary to talk about his…
Arwa Gouda and Khaled Abol Naga in Villa 69
Starring Lebleba, Arwa Gouda and Khaled Abol Naga, Villa 69 is the first feature film…
Anton Califano, The Passionate Filmmaker
Anton Califano, an award-winning filmmaker, has been making films since the mid-90’s, originally trained as…
Amr Salama, Filmmaking for Absolution
Film junkies will find their cravings richly satisfied by Amr Salama’s directing and perspective. With…
Mariam Abo Ouf on the Director’s Chair
With a peerless instinct for quality and self-respect, Mariam Abo Ouf is a promising young…
Mohammed Hammad, The Observer
Watching people is among his favourite games and main inspiration for making films. As…
Nesreen El Zayat – Woman with a Voice
It is evident that Egyptian streets are not for women anymore. Walking down the streets…
Sarah Abdallah: “All too human”
With her 22 years old, Sarah Abdallah surprised the audience of the 11th Independent Film…
Ahmed Abdallah and his Microphone – The Revolution Starts Here
When I first met Ahmed Abdullah, he was showcasing his directorial debut “Heliopolis” at the…