Mohsen Abdelghany Award-Winning Director & Creative Screenwriter | Factual

Documentary Film Director & screenwriter

United Media Services

Jan 2024 - Current (2 years 6 months)

As a filmmaker for Al Wathaeqya - UMS Egypt's premier documentary platform, I developed and directed high-end, cinematic non-fiction films that explored cultural, historical, and societal themes. My responsibilities included conceptualizing stories, conducting in-depth research, and leading production to create visually compelling narratives. By collaborating with diverse teams and utilizing my expertise in storytelling, I contributed to projects that resonated with audiences and upheld the channel’s reputation for insightful, educational content. Accomplishments (use the bullet point function): • Directed "Banat Al-Gamaa," a feature documentary investigating women's roles within the Muslim Brotherhood, built on exclusive access and archiva

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Filmmaker

Independent Filmmaking

Dec 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 1 month)

Exploring human stories through cinematic truth. From concept to screen — developing, directing, and producing independent films, starting with Line in a Circle (2020). As an independent filmmaker, I develop and direct projects that explore the human experience through cinematic storytelling. My first short film, Line in a Circle, marked the start of this path — a self-produced work developed from concept to final cut, handling every stage from research and writing to directing, editing supervision, and festival presentation. Since then, I’ve continued building stories rooted in real emotions and lived moments — blending documentary insight with crafted visual language. The role means doing it all: developing ideas, writing treatments, dire

Documentary Film Director

Estadat

Jul 2020 - Nov 2020 (5 months)

Directed two feature documentaries for Al Ahly's official media channel, leading production from initial concept development through principal photography and post-production. • Directed "Hares — The Oldest Worker in the Main Football Team Rooms": • Led all on-location filming within the team's private areas, crafting a visual language that reflected decades of service and legacy. • Directed cinematography and shot composition to capture intimate, revealing moments that showcased Hares's deep connection to the players and the club's soul. • Directed "Moamen Zakaria — The Famous Football Player": • Designed and executed the film's visual approach to handle a sensitive health narrative with respect and power. This included directing interview

Director & Creative Consultant (National Channel Development Project)

Synergy Films Egypt

Nov 2019 - Jan 2020 (3 months)

Personally selected by the ERTU Developing Project's leadership team to collaborate as a Director and creative consultant for a flagship national initiative to modernize and redevelop Egypt's primary television channel. Tasked with reshaping the channel's on-air identity by creating a new generation of dynamic short-form content, reports, and outdoor segments for its programming. • Strategic Mandate: "Chosen to direct and overhaul the channel's short-form content and outdoor segments as part of a top-down strategic initiative to modernize its broadcast identity and appeal to a contemporary audience." • Creative Leadership: "Directed a suite of promotional videos, news reports, and dynamic outdoor segments for TV shows, establishing a fresh,

Director, creative screen wither & Producer

Key Film Productions

Oct 2019 - Feb 2020 (5 months)

• Spearheaded the end-to-end creation of "The Esna Project," a multi-video campaign for USAID, directing the project from concept development and scripting through on-location production and final delivery. • Film Direction & Creative Vision: Directed all visual and narrative aspects of the campaign. Led the on-location film crew in Esna, orchestrating cinematography, shot composition, and talent direction to craft a compelling visual story that highlighted the region's cultural and social significance. • Screenwriting & Narrative Design: Authored the campaign's creative vision and scripts, translating USAID's developmental objectives into a resonant and human-centric narrative structure for the video series. • Production & Client Leadershi

Creative Director & Filmmaker (Media Partnership)

GoetheInstitut Kairo

Oct 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 3 months)

Selected by the Goethe-Institut as their dedicated filmmaker and creative partner to conceptualize and produce a series of short documentary films spotlighting their cultural development initiatives across Egypt. This partnership involved translating the Institute's core mission of fostering intercultural dialogue into compelling visual narratives that reached a broad audience. - Conceived, directed, and produced a series of cinematic short documentaries that showcased the impact of the Goethe-Institut's cultural projects on Egyptian arts and society. - Translated complex program goals (e.g., in arts, education, language) into accessible, emotionally resonant stories, enhancing public engagement and strengthening the Institute's brand ident

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Film Director & screenwriter

Zawaya Film Production

Oct 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 3 months)

Commissioned by Zawaya Film Productions to write and direct two significant documentary projects, tackling the legacies of pivotal Arab figures. This involved deep historical research, narrative reconstruction, and the creative challenge of translating complex biographies into compelling cinematic experiences for a broad audience. - Researched, wrote, and directed a concise, powerful 15-minute documentary on the revolutionary legacy of President Gamal Abdel Nasser for Zawaya, distilling a vast historical narrative into a focused and impactful film. - Conceived and directed a 52-minute docudrama on the iconic writer and feminist pioneer May Ziade, starring Ibtihal El Serety. This project blended documentary fact with dramatic recreation, req

Filmmaker & Producer

Daal Research and Media

Jan 2014 - Aug 2019 (5 years 8 months)

Spearheaded the entire creative process, from initial concept and scriptwriting to on-set direction and final production, mastering both long-form documentary and episodic television formats.

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Documentary Film Director, Screenwriter & Executive Producer

Al Jazeera Documentary

Nov 2013 - Oct 2015 (2 years)

Commissioned by Al Jazeera Documentary Channel to helm the creation of two major 52-minute docudramas, tackling the lives of iconic Arab figures. As the creative lead from concept to broadcast, I was entrusted with the full artistic and production responsibility for these high-profile projects, blending rigorous historical research with compelling dramatic narrative for an international audience. Directed, wrote, and executive produced "A Prisoner of Freedom: Ahmed Helmy" (2014). This 52-minute docudrama explored the life and legacy of the influential Egyptian political journalist and activist, bringing his story to a new generation through a blend of archival evidence and dramatic reconstruction. Directed, wrote, and executive produced "عب

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Director & Screenwriter

Team One Productions

Oct 2012 - Jan 2013 (4 months)

Riptide is a 25-minute docudrama exploring the extraordinary life of Moustafa Ibrahim Khalil, an Egyptian swimmer who defied all odds to conquer the English Channel three times despite losing both legs in a train accident at age 13. As Director and Screenwriter, I conceived and developed the project from research through final cut, blending documentary realism with cinematic storytelling to capture the emotional intensity of Khalil’s journey — his obsession, pain, and unyielding determination. Key Contributions: • Researched and developed the film concept and narrative treatment based on real events. • Directed on-location shoots, water scenes, and interview sequences with a hybrid cinematic-documentary style. • Wrote the screenplay, narrat

Documentary Director & Screenwriter

Hot Spot Films

Aug 2012 - Apr 2013 (9 months)

Commissioned by Al Sharqah TV in the UAE to write and direct a significant two-episode documentary on the 'Institute of Egypt.' This project delved into the rich history and profound cultural impact of one of the region's oldest and most important scientific institutions, bringing its story to a pan-Arab audience. Directed and wrote a comprehensive two-episode documentary exploring the founding, historical journey, and scientific legacy of the Institute of Egypt for broadcast on Al Sharqah TV. • Translated complex historical and scientific narratives into an engaging and accessible visual story, capturing the institution's role in shaping knowledge and culture in Egypt and the broader Arab world. • Led all creative phases, from in-depth arc

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Documentary Film Director

I Films tv

Aug 2012 - Jan 2013 (6 months)

Directed an episode for the Al Jazeera Documentary series 'Arabic Theatre History,' produced in collaboration with iFilms Production House. My episode, 'Theatrical Phenomena,' explored unique and transformative movements that shaped the landscape of Arab theatre, contributing to a landmark series dedicated to preserving and celebrating regional performing arts heritage. • Directed the episode "Theatrical Phenomena" for the acclaimed docu-series "Arabic Theatre History," a co-production between iFilms and Al Jazeera Documentary, delving into the evolution of significant artistic movements in Arab theatre. • Transformed academic and historical research on performing arts into a dynamic and visually engaging documentary narrative, making speci

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Freelance Filmmaker

New Media co

Jun 2011 - Nov 2011 (6 months)

Write, and direct for documentaries... 1 -"The ID is Egyptian"(Short documentary \ March 2011) 2- When They Blow It Up "endama ashaalnaha" (Documentary, 26 min \ June 2011) 3 - "Seeds of Anger" … 1st episode of the series (Diaries of the Egyptian Revolution) (Documentary, 52min \ October2011)

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Freelance Filmmaker & Line Producer

The Bridge Center for Dialogue and Development httpwwwalgisrorg

Jun 2010 - Dec 2010 (7 months)

write, produce, direct for social campaigns 1 - "Vote for Egypt" (Advertising Social campaign \ produced by the Bridge & Dialogue co \ July2010) 2 - "Anti sectarianism"(Advertising Social campaign \ production of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights \ April 2011)

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