I’m Mohamed Basheer, a director and screenwriter with 9+ years of experience creating commercial and narrative content across Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, and Sudan. I’ve worked independently and with production companies on projects for government entities, brands, and healthcare organizations, and I’ve helped shape campaigns for clients such as Shell, AWQAF, Ali Bin Ali Hospital, Najm, Truly Nolen, and Musa Al Mosa. I also write and direct music video work—my “DejaVu” video reached 1M+ views and was named Best Sudanese Music Video of 2024. Through my independent platform “iirth,” I produce and direct Sudanese digital programs, podcasts, documentaries, and articles on a range of topics, and I train emerging filmmakers as an instructor at the Afaq Diriyah Filmmaking Workshop.…

Mohamed Basheer

I’m Mohamed Basheer, a director and screenwriter with 9+ years of experience creating commercial and narrative content across Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, and Sudan. I’ve worked independently and with production companies on projects for government entities, brands, and healthcare organizations, and I’ve helped shape campaigns for clients such as Shell, AWQAF, Ali Bin Ali Hospital, Najm, Truly Nolen, and Musa Al Mosa. I also write and direct music video work—my “DejaVu” video reached 1M+ views and was named Best Sudanese Music Video of 2024. Through my independent platform “iirth,” I produce and direct Sudanese digital programs, podcasts, documentaries, and articles on a range of topics, and I train emerging filmmakers as an instructor at the Afaq Diriyah Filmmaking Workshop.…

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I’m Mohamed Basheer, a director and screenwriter with 9+ years of experience creating commercial and narrative content across Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, and Sudan. I’ve worked independently and with production companies on projects for government entities, brands, and healthcare organizations, and I’ve helped shape campaigns for clients such as Shell, AWQAF, Ali Bin Ali Hospital, Najm, Truly Nolen, and Musa Al Mosa.

I also write and direct music video work—my “DejaVu” video reached 1M+ views and was named Best Sudanese Music Video of 2024. Through my independent platform “iirth,” I produce and direct Sudanese digital programs, podcasts, documentaries, and articles on a range of topics, and I train emerging filmmakers as an instructor at the Afaq Diriyah Filmmaking Workshop.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Screenwriter & Director at Green Mark
September 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Wrote short-form advertising scripts and UGC-style content for brand campaigns. Directed commercial productions for clients including Java Time, Shell, nana, Diet Watchers, and Gathern.
Filmmaking Trainer at Afaq Diriyah Filmmaking Workshop
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Mentored aspiring filmmakers in cinematic scriptwriting and directing, supporting debut short films. Supervised the full production cycle for multiple student films.
Screenwriter at HT Empire
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Wrote advertising scripts and developed program formats/content for advertising and media projects.
Screenwriter & Director at Media Apex
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Developed and executed promotional and advertising visual content. Coordinated with filming and editing teams to deliver high-quality output under tight deadlines.
Independent Screenwriter & Director at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Wrote and directed scripts, commercials, and documentaries across the Gulf and Arab region between contract roles. Authored two feature film screenplays for Royal Media (Syrian–Sudanese production company). Contributed as a screenwriter to a jointly-produced film between the Saudi Ministry of Defense and Saudi TV, and directed campaigns for clients including Ali Bin Ali Hospital, AWQAF, Najm, Truly Nolen, National Center for Documents and Archives, Rawaie Geneva, Musa Al Mosa, and Wisdom House.

Education

Multimedia Diploma at Mashreq University
November 1, 2014 - September 9, 2016
Advanced Screenwriting Workshop at Khartoum Film Community
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Focused on narrative architecture and script structure for independent cinema, with an emphasis on character development and translating psychological depth into cinematic action. Also covered visual storytelling techniques for turning complex scripts into screen-ready language.
Short Film Directing (Online Workshop) Mentored by Ji-jay Yu Yan at (Online Workshop) Mentored by Ji-jay Yu Yan
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Color Psychology: Studying the philosophy of color and its role in building the mood and deepening dramatic symbolism within the frame. Directorial Concept: Mastering script analysis and its translation into cohesive cinematic visual compositions. Visual Narrative Aesthetics: Analyzing camera language and movement to enhance the dramatic storytelling.

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization