aser magdy
@asermagdy
I direct, produce, and photograph documentaries while coordinating complex film productions and festival programs.
EgyptWhat I'm looking for
I've worked as a freelance film director, producer, assistant director, and documentary photographer, contributing to Egyptian and international films, TV series, and advertisements. I balance creative filmmaking with the organization needed to bring a director's vision to life on set.
At Cairo International Film Festival, I co-founded the Cinema of Tomorrow program, coordinated submissions and a 700-film short-film database, managed screenings for more than 100 films, and led guest relations for a six-person team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Documentary Photographer
Freelance
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 8 months)
Freelance documentary photographer capturing compelling visuals and storytelling through photography.
Film Director / Assistant Director
Freelance
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 8 months)
Freelance film director and assistant director orchestrating seamless productions and ensuring the director's vision comes to life.
Film Producer
Freelance
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 8 months)
Freelance film producer contributing to the creative and administrative aspects of filmmaking.
- Cofounding the film program "cinema of tomorrow," which brought widespread recognition to the short film form and to film schools students' films throughout the world.
- film selection committee member with the responsibility of Coordinating Film Submissions and updating 700 short films database.
- film screenings coordinator with more than 100 films screened.
- guest relation manager: Leadin
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Spéos International Photography School
Diploma of Education, Creative Documentary photography - Magnum Photos
2021 - 2022
Egypt academy of arts
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Film Directing
2012 - 2016
Egypt Academy of Arts
Bachelor of Arts, Film Directing
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Film Directing from the Egypt Academy of Arts, completed from 2012 to 2016.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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