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Ali ElShalakany , Filmmaker & Cinematographer

Ali ElShalakany

Filmmaker & Cinematographer·freelancer

Germany

Master's degree, Film

Work experience

Total years of experience: 8 years, 0 months

Filmmaker & Cinematographer

January 2019 - Present

freelancer

Berlin, Germany

January 2019 - Present

• Narrative and commercial film projects in Berlin with multicultural crews across directing, cinematography, and editing roles.
• Official event media coverage: Egypt, Arab & International Junior Open for Squash Palm Hills (2021-2023); Ministry of Tourism; World
Tourism Day (2019).
Company industry:
Media Production
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Event & Hospitality Coordinator

June 2026 - July 2026

GITEX Messe Berlin

Berlin, Germany

June 2026 - July 2026

• Supported exhibitor relations and operational delivery across front-of-house hospitality, startup data gathering, and third-party
coordination.
• Led a team in structured outreach to startups and exhibitors, collecting feedback and operational data on behalf of organizers.
Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Fulfilment Associate

September 2025 - May 2026

Amazon DBE1/Nexus

Berlin, Germany

September 2025 - May 2026

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Writer, Director & Producer

September 2024 - January 2026

A Dead Man’s Hand

Berlin, Germany

September 2024 - January 2026

• Wrote, directed, and produced an original Western short film; led a 30+ person multicultural cast and crew through the full production
cycle.
• Managed pre-production planning, on-set direction, and post-production: cinematography, sound design, editing, and color grading.
• Film is currently being considered for multiple festivals
Company industry:
Video & Film Production
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Team Member

August 2023 - August 2025

KFC/Amrest

Berlin, Germany

August 2023 - August 2025

reflecting the practical realities of sustaining a creative career abroad while building industry experience in media production
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Content Creator & Video Editor

August 2024 - December 2024

Empireur

Berlin, Germany •Hybrid

August 2024 - December 2024

• Developed full brand visual identity — logo, color palette, and social media strategy — for a leadership coaching company; edited
conference footage into YouTube Shorts.
Company industry:
Social Services
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Video Editor

March 2019 - November 2019

The Studio

Cairo, Egypt •Hybrid

March 2019 - November 2019

• Edited promotional video campaigns; delivered sound design and color correction to broadcast-ready standard.
Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Producer's Assistant Intern

August 2018 - July 2019

Tarek Nour Advertising Agency

Cairo, Egypt

August 2018 - July 2019

• Post-production support across 20+ episodes of a national TV series: framing QC, audio correction, and NLE editing to broadcast
standard.
Company industry:
Advertising
Job role:
Writing and Journalism

Education

SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences

May 2025

May 2025

Master's degree, Film

Germany

German University in Cairo

July 2021

July 2021

Bachelor's degree, Media Design

Egypt

Skills

CINEMATOGRAPHY
Intermediate
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Intermediate
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Intermediate
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Intermediate
CONTENT CREATION
Intermediate
CONTENT CREATION
Intermediate
FILMMAKING
Intermediate
FILMMAKING
Intermediate
FULL CYCLE SALES
Intermediate
FULL CYCLE SALES
Intermediate
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Intermediate
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Intermediate
POST PRODUCTION
Intermediate
POST PRODUCTION
Intermediate
SCREENWRITING
Intermediate
SCREENWRITING
Intermediate
SHORT FILMS
Intermediate
SHORT FILMS
Intermediate
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Intermediate
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Beginner

English

Beginner

German

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
MA Degree
SRH Hochschule Berlin
May 2025

Hobbies and interests

Film, Photography, Videography, Art, Writing, Design, Editing

Berlinale 74th Edition (2024) Arab Cinema Center Accredited attendee; 35+ screenings, industry panels, Q&As, and networking at the European Film Market. Participant in industry panels and filmmaker networking events.