Hi, I’m Basm Essam—a creative producer and filmmaker who brings commercial content to life on-budget and on-brand. I direct commercials, music videos, and narrative films from concept through post-production, and I run a production studio serving the US and Egyptian markets. I’m a strong collaborator who balances creative vision with business objectives, building teams and pipelines that deliver results. Through Cima Baladi Films, PT OF THE CITY, and other projects, I’ve led productions from inception to delivery and developed brand identities for regional and international clients.

Basm Essam

Hi, I’m Basm Essam—a creative producer and filmmaker who brings commercial content to life on-budget and on-brand. I direct commercials, music videos, and narrative films from concept through post-production, and I run a production studio serving the US and Egyptian markets. I’m a strong collaborator who balances creative vision with business objectives, building teams and pipelines that deliver results. Through Cima Baladi Films, PT OF THE CITY, and other projects, I’ve led productions from inception to delivery and developed brand identities for regional and international clients.

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Hi, I’m Basm Essam—a creative producer and filmmaker who brings commercial content to life on-budget and on-brand. I direct commercials, music videos, and narrative films from concept through post-production, and I run a production studio serving the US and Egyptian markets.

I’m a strong collaborator who balances creative vision with business objectives, building teams and pipelines that deliver results. Through Cima Baladi Films, PT OF THE CITY, and other projects, I’ve led productions from inception to delivery and developed brand identities for regional and international clients.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Cima Baladi Films
January 1, 2020 - Present
Direct and produce commercials for international and regional clients; manage complete production pipeline from creative development through post-production and delivery; developed branding, marketing materials and created sister online store brand.
Marketing Director at PT OF THE CITY
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Directed multimedia content across digital, print, and outdoor advertising. Created content for socials, designed billboards and brand communications.
Head of Marketing at DISCO (App)
December 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led creative direction, managed production budgets, and established brand identity for startup launch.
Video Editor at The Village Films
January 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Edited bilingual narrative and promotional content for global brand campaigns.
Teaching Artist at Take Two Film Academy
November 1, 2022 - Present
Design and facilitate film production workshops from screenwriting through post-production.

Education

MFA Film Directing/Writing at Leeds Beckett University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
BA Filmmaking at EICAR Paris
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education