Experience

Zawya Cinema and Distribution

• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Festival Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  • Manage partner relations, working closely with the Head of Zawya Program, Head of Panorama Program, and Marketing Manager. • Coordinate programming and logistics for the Panorama of the European Film Festival. • Oversee fundraising efforts and provide team oversight. • Ensure adherence to all festival deadlines and timelines. • Lead the Panorama team and update the festival budget. • Prepare comprehensive reports and conduct monitoring and evaluation activities The Panorama of the European Film showcases award-winning feature and documentary productions from across Europe in Cairo on an annual basis. Since its launch in 2004, the Panorama has garnered a growing audience, drawn to the exceptional quality and uncensored nature of the films, as well as the vibrant exchanges and discussions with international guests. Show less



Medina Media- مدينة ميديا

• Egypt
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PROJECT AND PRODUCTION MANAGER

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  • Manage partner relations • Oversee all deadlines and timelines related to the project. • Budget management. • Handle reporting, monitoring, and evaluation (M&E) activities. • Responsible for producing audio-visual content related to the project. • Communicate and coordinate with production studios/freelancers for the execution of audio-visual productions related to the project. • Manage partner relations • Oversee all deadlines and timelines related to the project. • Budget management. • Handle reporting, monitoring, and evaluation (M&E) activities. • Responsible for producing audio-visual content related to the project. • Communicate and coordinate with production studios/freelancers for the execution of audio-visual productions related to the project.



AFLAMUNA

• Lebanon
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach Coordinator

  • Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Logistic coordination and organization of the CSL event in Egypt, including venue booking, accommodation arrangements, and transportation logistics for participants. • Coordination of travel arrangements and logistics for CSL event attendees. • Organizing and managing the materials required for the event. • Overall responsibility for outreach, coordination, and communication with CSL participants before and during the event in Alexandria. • Ensuring smooth and efficient operations during the event by overseeing logistics and addressing any issues that may arise. Climate Storytelling Lab (CSL)-Egypt is a series of local gatherings in different Arab countries coordinated by Beirut DC, Greener Screen, and Greenish from Egypt. The 3rd gathering was taking place in Alexandria (Feb 2023) after the previous ones in Beirut and Amman in 2022. In CSL we invited Independent filmmakers to come together with environmental activists, organizations, and community leaders to listen to each other’s perspectives and needs and collectively brainstorm alliances and partnerships to change policies around environmental and climate issues in the Arab region. Show less



Wekalet Behna For Arts. L.L.C.

• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curator and Cooridinator of UNITED SCREENS Egypt’s edition | Behna Alexandria/ٍ SAVVY

  • Oct 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Curated and coordinated Egypt's chapter of the UNITED SCREENS Project. • Brought together cinema practitioners, researchers, and technologists to explore the future of film circulation, labor, and space. • Facilitated discussions among participating filmmakers, critics, curators, scholars, artists, and technologists. UNITED SCREENS is a long-term research, networking, and exhibition project, conceived at SAVVY Contemporary, Berlin, that intends to create a platform through which a network of community cinema programmers can be enabled to screen quality alternative cinema and video art. The Near East, Middle East, Far East/ CONTEMPLATIONS ON CONTEMPORARY CINEMA edition is funded by AFAC. Show less



6 Bab Sharq

• Alexandria, Egypt

• Project Consultant

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2021

  Hands-on involvement in all project phases, including: • Research • Implementation • Monitoring •Evaluation • Consultancy for the management team "6 Bab Sharq", a project funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. "6 Bab Sharq" is a capacity-building training space for aspiring cultural managers from Egypt. Hands-on involvement in all project phases, including: • Research • Implementation • Monitoring •Evaluation • Consultancy for the management team "6 Bab Sharq", a project funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. "6 Bab Sharq" is a capacity-building training space for aspiring cultural managers from Egypt.



Goethe-Institut e.V.

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cultural Programs Coordinator

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2021

  • Implementing local and regional plans for cultural and artistic projects. • Collaborating with local and German artists, institutions, and cultural initiatives. • Coordinating with other cultural institutions in Egypt, particularly in Alexandria. • Ensuring the successful implementation of cultural projects and initiatives. • Facilitating cultural exchange and fostering collaborations between diverse stakeholders. • Managing logistical aspects and ensuring the smooth execution of cultural programs. • Supporting the promotion of intercultural understanding and artistic engagement. Show less



I-act Backstreet Festival

• Alexandria, Egypt

• Program Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Managing social media channels to promote the festival and engage with the audience. • Creating and curating content for social media platforms. • Coordinating with journalists and media outlets to ensure coverage of festival activities and events. • Facilitating media partnerships and collaborations. • Organizing and overseeing workshops conducted as part of the festival. • Managing logistics, scheduling, and participant coordination for the workshops. • Ensuring smooth execution and successful outcomes of the workshop sessions. • Collaborating with workshop facilitators and trainers to deliver high-quality sessions. • Collecting feedback and evaluating the effectiveness of the workshops. • Contributing to the overall success of the festival through effective social media and workshop management. Show less



Egyptian Women’s Union

• Cairo, Egypt

• Fundraiser

  • Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Developing project proposals for the Egyptian Women's Union to secure funding for various initiatives. • Conducting thorough research to identify potential funding entities and their specific requirements. • Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to gather necessary information and data for the proposals. • Collaborating with the internal team to gather supporting documents and evidence for the proposals. • Reviewing and editing the proposals to ensure clarity, coherence, and accuracy. • Submitting the proposals within the designated timeframe. • Following up with the funding entities regarding the status of the proposals. • Tracking and documenting the outcomes and results of the submitted proposals. Show less