Moataz Ibrahim is a Toronto-based filmmaker, director, and media artist working across cinematic storytelling, live media production, and interactive visual environments. With over twelve years of professional experience, his work explores the relationship between human presence, technology, and spatial experience. His background includes documentary filmmaking, live performance media, and large-scale audiovisual productions presented across the Middle East and North Africa. Through his current work in Toronto, he is expanding his practice into interactive media and installation-based projects that invite audiences to engage directly with responsive visual systems and public space.…

Moataz Ibrahim

Moataz Ibrahim is a Toronto-based filmmaker, director, and media artist working across cinematic storytelling, live media production, and interactive visual environments. With over twelve years of professional experience, his work explores the relationship between human presence, technology, and spatial experience. His background includes documentary filmmaking, live performance media, and large-scale audiovisual productions presented across the Middle East and North Africa. Through his current work in Toronto, he is expanding his practice into interactive media and installation-based projects that invite audiences to engage directly with responsive visual systems and public space.…

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Moataz Ibrahim is a Toronto-based filmmaker, director, and media artist working across cinematic storytelling, live media production, and interactive visual environments. With over twelve years of professional experience, his work explores the relationship between human presence, technology, and spatial experience. His background includes documentary filmmaking, live performance media, and large-scale audiovisual productions presented across the Middle East and North Africa. Through his current work in Toronto, he is expanding his practice into interactive media and installation-based projects that invite audiences to engage directly with responsive visual systems and public space.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Culture Photographer / Media Consultant / Cinematographer at Red Bull Media House
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023
Served as a trusted media consultant and executive producer, overseeing cultural projects including high-profile campaigns and events; directed and filmed short documentaries; directed live broadcasts of major events; photographed and filmed Red Bull projects; supervised post-production; joined the Red Bull Global Photography Community in 2020.
Media Consultant / Executive Producer at Ministry of Defence's Intelligence Authority (Egypt)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Overseeing cultural projects and media production for official initiatives; directed and filmed short documentaries and live broadcasts of large-scale events; collaborated with defense and cultural teams to communicate mission and values.
Director / Creative Director / Executive Producer at EA Studio
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Red Digital Cinema Partner / Creative Director / Executive Producer at EA Studio Cairo: developed futuristic concepts for live concerts and immersive experiences; created set design and creative direction for Big Entertainment's Artist Collection, representing over 35 artists and music bands.
Instructor & Workshop Leader at Aliens Films
January 1, 2015 - Present
Created narrative and documentary projects focusing on cinematic storytelling and cultural identity; supervised internship programs and workshops; led masterclasses on virtual production, real-time media systems, and immersive sound setups; blended technical training with creative direction.
Creative Director & Producer, Co-Founder at Stage Music
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created live music experiences blending electronic and traditional sounds; led creative direction and production pipelines; oversaw immersive visuals and staging; built a hub for cultural expression and innovation.
Creative Director & Producer, Co-Founder at Aliens Films
January 1, 2015 - Present
Created narrative and documentary projects with a focus on cinematic storytelling and cultural identity. Supervised full production pipelines from concept to post, integrating hybrid broadcast and film aesthetics for music films, branded content, and live events. Founded Aliens Films as a hub for cultural expression and innovation. Directed photography for 30+ short documentaries and 20 long-form documentaries, with multiple award-winning pieces. Directed over 30 music videos for local and international artists, and led internship and workshop programs.
Stage Music Lead at Stage Music
January 1, 2024 - Present
Stage Music (2024–Present)
Creative Director / Producer at Sate Studio
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Co-created futuristic live concerts and immersive experiences for the SWANA region; developed set design and creative direction for Big Entertainment's Artist Collection featuring 35+ artists; supervised post-production pipelines and branding campaigns.
Media Photographer & Cinematographer at Red Bull Media House
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023
Led culture-focused media content, oversaw post-production, color correction, dubbing, and sound design; supervised campaigns and large-scale live events, including the Sinai Camel Race coverage and other mega projects.
Media Consultant / Cinematographer at Egypt's Ministry of Defense Intelligence Authority
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Trusted media consultant and executive producer for the ministry's cultural projects and the Sinai Camel Race coverage; oversaw live broadcast components for large-scale events and ensured mission-aligned storytelling.
Creative Director / Executive Producer at Sate Studio
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Multidisciplinary creative studio work producing innovative solutions for the Middle East's entertainment industry; led set design and creative direction for large-scale projects.
Founder & Creative Director at Stage Music Live
January 1, 2024 - Present
Oversees immersive film-making and live entertainment production; leads end-to-end project execution, from concept to post-production; built educational and production workflows.
Co-Founder, Creative Director at Aliens Films
January 1, 2020 - Present
Partner in the broad cast agency and production house; oversees creative direction, production design and cross-platform storytelling.
Director of Photography at Red Bull Media House
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
Directed and produced branded content across the region; led multi-disciplinary teams on culture-driven projects, including four consecutive Red Bull Sound Clashes and the Red Bull Symphonic in Egypt (2021).
Film Director at The Green Room
January 1, 2023 - Present
Cinematic music documentary series; led visual storytelling, immersive audio design and on-location production; developed long-form format and brand identity.
Co-Founder | Creative Director | Director at Aliens Films
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and currently leading a creative production studio. Built end-to-end production pipelines, developed brand content, documentaries, music videos, and live broadcasts. Led creative direction, on-set photography and cinematography, lighting, and post-production. Managed budgets, scheduling, and vendor coordination; trained junior crew; established long-term workflows and collaborative processes to deliver immersive, narrative film experiences.
Director (Creative Vision) at Red Bull Media House
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Directed the first Red Bull Symphonic in Egypt, overseeing creative vision, production structure, and multi-team coordination for a large-scale live cultural project. Integrated local culture with cinematic storytelling, led on-site production planning, camera and lighting design, and post-production oversight to deliver a high-impact, narrative-driven experience.

Education

at Cairo Media School
January 1, 2007 - January 19, 2026
at The Open Learning Center - Ain Shams University
January 1, 2014 - January 19, 2026
Film Maker at Seneca Polytechnic
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027
Certificate of Completion - Technical Course at Red Bull Photography Onboarding
April 9, 2021 - January 19, 2026
Certificate at Cairo Media School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Course/Certificate at The Open Learning Center - Ain Shams University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Film Maker at Seneca Polytechnic
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027
Cinematography at The Higher Institute of Cinema
August 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018
Open Learning Program at Cairo University
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2015
Director of Photography Course at Cairo Film School
January 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018
Event & Media Production at Seneca Polytechnic
September 1, 2025 - April 1, 2027
PMI Project Management Ready at Project Management Institute
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2035
Diploma in Cinematography at Higher Institute of Cinema, Egypt
August 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018
Open Learning Program: Camera Operator Course at Cairo University, Egypt
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2015
Director of Photography Course at Cairo Film School, Egypt
January 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018
Event & Media Production at Seneca Polytechnic
September 1, 2025 - April 1, 2027

Qualifications

Red Bull Photography Onboarding
April 9, 2021 - January 19, 2026
Certificate of Completion - Technical Course
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026
Red Bull Photography Onboarding
April 9, 2021 - January 19, 2026
Director of Photography Course
January 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018
Open Learning Program
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2015
PMI Project Management Ready
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2035
Event & Media Production
September 1, 2025 - April 1, 2027

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Software & Internet, Other, Travel & Hospitality
    paper The Green Room

    The Green Room is a cinematic music documentary series that redefines how Arab artists share their stories. Each episode blends live performance, cultural environments, and intimate narrative elements to show the artist’s world from a deeper, more human perspective.

    The project combines multi-camera cinematic production, immersive audio design, and on-location storytelling in homes, studios, and public cultural spaces. Every episode highlights an artist’s identity, influences, and creative process while connecting audiences to the cultural roots behind their sound.

    Developed through a full creative workflow—pre-production workshops, location scouting, audio crafting, immersive filming, and parallel post-production—the series aims to elevate Arab music through compelling storytelling and high-end visual and sound design.

    The Green Room establishes a new format for music media in the region, giving artists a platform to express their vision and giving audiences a closer, more authentic connection to their work.