I’m Aly El Sherbiny, a creative director, film director, and producer based in Cairo, Egypt. I work across advertising and filmmaking—directing commercials, short films, documentaries, and social media content—always with a focus on storytelling that connects with audiences. I enjoy building concepts from the first idea through to the final edit, collaborating with teams, directing actors, and developing treatments for projects in production. Alongside freelancing, I’ve handled roles like assistant director on multiple ad campaigns and worked through directing and script-writing workshops to strengthen my skills in narrative, direction, and creative leadership.…

ALY EL SHERBINY

I’m Aly El Sherbiny, a creative director, film director, and producer based in Cairo, Egypt. I work across advertising and filmmaking—directing commercials, short films, documentaries, and social media content—always with a focus on storytelling that connects with audiences. I enjoy building concepts from the first idea through to the final edit, collaborating with teams, directing actors, and developing treatments for projects in production. Alongside freelancing, I’ve handled roles like assistant director on multiple ad campaigns and worked through directing and script-writing workshops to strengthen my skills in narrative, direction, and creative leadership.…

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I’m Aly El Sherbiny, a creative director, film director, and producer based in Cairo, Egypt. I work across advertising and filmmaking—directing commercials, short films, documentaries, and social media content—always with a focus on storytelling that connects with audiences.

I enjoy building concepts from the first idea through to the final edit, collaborating with teams, directing actors, and developing treatments for projects in production. Alongside freelancing, I’ve handled roles like assistant director on multiple ad campaigns and worked through directing and script-writing workshops to strengthen my skills in narrative, direction, and creative leadership.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Director
January 1, 2022 - Present
Worked as assistant director across multiple advertising productions in 2025, including Domty AD with director Lonan Garcia, Taj Misr AD (3 copies) with director Sherif Mounir, Bedaya AD with director Ahmed Ayooty, and Ramadan/brand ads with directors Ahmed Naggar. Also participated in training and second assistant director roles for feature-film projects in 2022–2023 with director Mahmoud Karim.
Creative Director
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led creative direction for advertising campaigns and brand storytelling, including ADs for Ostoul Capital and Danegy (2025), BY Mahmoud Yassin (local brand, 2025), and multiple BOOM by OSTOUL ads (2025). Contributed to an education campaign (2024), co-wrote short films (2022–2025), and directed creative work for Macaronita’s AD (food truck, 2023).
Freelance Director and Producer
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directed and produced commercials, short films, documentaries, and branded content. Highlights include an AI short film in 2025 ("لابل ايف امياد"), a 1-hour film starring Mr. Mohamed Reyad ("رجح يباجيا") in 2023, and documentaries on handball evolution in Egypt and women’s football teams in Egypt (2022). Also directed ads and social content for multiple clients including Ostoul Capital, Danegy Factory, and Macaronita (food truck). Created director’s treatments for projects in development and co-wrote short films across 2022–2025.

Education

Bachelor of Mass Communication (Broadcasting) at October University for Modern Sciences & Arts (MSA)
September 20, 2018 - September 20, 2022
French Baccalaureate (Bac Français) at Misr Language Schools
April 20, 2018 - June 20, 2019
Bachelor of Mass Communication (Broadcasting) at October University for Modern Sciences & Arts (MSA)
September 20, 2020 - September 20, 2022
French Baccalaureate (Bac Français) at Misr Language Schools
September 20, 2018 - June 20, 2020
Bachelor of Mass Communication (Broadcasting) at October University for Modern Sciences & Arts (MSA)
September 20, 2018 - September 20, 2022
French Baccalaureate (Bac Français) at Misr Language Schools
September 20, 2018 - June 4, 2020
Bachelor of Mass Communication (Broadcasting) at October University for Modern Sciences & Arts (MSA)
September 20, 2020 - September 20, 2022
French Baccalaureate (Bac Français) at Misr Language Schools
September 20, 2018 - June 20, 2020

Qualifications

Directing and Script-Writing Workshop (Tarek Al Arian)
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Directing and Script-Writing Workshop (Mohamed Bakir)
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Directing and script-writing workshop (Tarek Al Ar ian)
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Directing and script-writing workshop (Mohamed Bakir)
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Directing and Script-Writing Workshop (Tarek Al Ari an)
August 1, 2023 - October 1, 2026
Directing and Script-Writing Workshop (Mohamed Bakir)
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Directing and Script-writing Workshop (Pro Step Film School)
November 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Directing and Script-writing Workshop (Tarek Al Ar ian)
August 1, 2023 - October 12, 2026
Directing and Script-writing Workshop (Mohamed Bakir)
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other