Marwan Hamed

Directing

Hamed possesses an extensively auspicious repertoire that extends over 20 years of experience in producing as well as directing films, in addition to directing over 300 commercials, TV drama series and music videos. Graduated from the High Institute of Cinema in 1999, Marwan Hamed started his cinematic career in 2000 as a Director Assistant in Souq Al Motaa film. While studying, he directed two short films and several documentaries, but what stood out from the crowd was his 40-minute Lilly, starring Amr Waked as a promising talent. Based on a short story by renowned Writer Yousef Idrees, the film was a great success, garnering various international awards including Prix du Public at Clermont Ferrand Film Festival, the Golden award at the Carthage Film Festival and Silver prize at Milano Film Festival for African Cinema. Marawan’s first feature The Yacoubian Building was the gateway to…