I am a documentary filmmaker, video editor, video journalist, and storyteller who thrives on turning complex subjects into compelling visual narratives. I have experience as a camera operator, film producer, photographer, and graphic designer, bringing a broad creative toolbox to every project. I value people and their development, blending soft skills with craft to guide teams toward powerful results. Over the years I’ve collaborated with studios and NGOs across Egypt and Europe, delivering documentary films, promotional videos, and journalism stories. I’m driven by curiosity, ethical storytelling, and the challenge of capturing authentic moments on screen.

Hossam Meneai

I am a documentary filmmaker, video editor, video journalist, and storyteller who thrives on turning complex subjects into compelling visual narratives. I have experience as a camera operator, film producer, photographer, and graphic designer, bringing a broad creative toolbox to every project. I value people and their development, blending soft skills with craft to guide teams toward powerful results. Over the years I’ve collaborated with studios and NGOs across Egypt and Europe, delivering documentary films, promotional videos, and journalism stories. I’m driven by curiosity, ethical storytelling, and the challenge of capturing authentic moments on screen.

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I am a documentary filmmaker, video editor, video journalist, and storyteller who thrives on turning complex subjects into compelling visual narratives. I have experience as a camera operator, film producer, photographer, and graphic designer, bringing a broad creative toolbox to every project. I value people and their development, blending soft skills with craft to guide teams toward powerful results.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with studios and NGOs across Egypt and Europe, delivering documentary films, promotional videos, and journalism stories. I’m driven by curiosity, ethical storytelling, and the challenge of capturing authentic moments on screen.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Polish
Beginner

Work Experience

Director, Scriptwriter, Cameraman, Editor at ISOLATION CELL 32
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Directed and edited a documentary film about Artur Ligeska who was jailed in the United Arab Emirates for 13 months.
Owner / Director at 7Studio Productions
January 1, 2016 - November 7, 2025
Founded and lead a creative team delivering film, advertising, promotional, music and artistic projects for clients including Allegro, L'Oréal, Tesco, Deloitte, and others.
Collaborator / Producer at Espresso77
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Cooperated with the agency on ecommerce and video production and new business development.
Filmmaker / Videographer at ARTE (France)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Filmed four video reports interviewing Egyptian citizens about the January 25th revolution and their hopes for the future.
Director / Videographer / Editor at Lekaa NGO
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Directed and edited a documentary depicting Lekaa NGO's work with disadvantaged youth.
Author / Video Journalist at Egypt Independent
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Authored a series of video reports covering political developments, revolutions, elections, and post-coup dynamics; also performed fixer duties for Sinai reporting.
Cameraman / Scriptwriter / Editor / Producer at CCTV Channel (China) / Africa24 Media
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Worked on a year-long documentary series 'Three Decades of Hosni Mubarak' including interviews with academics and close confidants; aired on CCTV.
Interviewer / Studio Neophyte at Studio Neophyte / Russian Public TV
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Conducted interviews with prominent Coptic Church figures for a documentary on St. Mark.
Photographer / Photojournalist at El País
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Photographic documentation for 'From the Street to Brazil' on Egyptian street children and football.
Camera Operator / Journalist at Feature Story News Agency (US)
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Provided extensive video coverage of sit-ins, Rabaa dispersal, and related events in 2013.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration at Suez Canal University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Cinematography Diploma at Expert Studios Institute
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Other