Hi, I’m Ahmed ElMowafy. I’m a versatile production professional with a background in live events, theatre, film, and broadcasting across Egypt and Europe. I excel at coordinating complex productions, managing crews, and ensuring smooth get-ins, performances, and get-outs while keeping safety and audience experience at the forefront. I enjoy bridging cultures and connecting artists with venues to create memorable experiences. Over the years I have managed stage crews, booked artists, arranged venues, and supported creative teams from Cairo to The Hague, Amsterdam, and beyond. From small theatres to large festivals and broadcast environments, I focus on clear communication, meticulous logistics, and hands-on problem solving to bring productions to life.

Ahmed ElMowafy

Hi, I’m Ahmed ElMowafy. I’m a versatile production professional with a background in live events, theatre, film, and broadcasting across Egypt and Europe. I excel at coordinating complex productions, managing crews, and ensuring smooth get-ins, performances, and get-outs while keeping safety and audience experience at the forefront. I enjoy bridging cultures and connecting artists with venues to create memorable experiences. Over the years I have managed stage crews, booked artists, arranged venues, and supported creative teams from Cairo to The Hague, Amsterdam, and beyond. From small theatres to large festivals and broadcast environments, I focus on clear communication, meticulous logistics, and hands-on problem solving to bring productions to life.

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Hi, I’m Ahmed ElMowafy. I’m a versatile production professional with a background in live events, theatre, film, and broadcasting across Egypt and Europe. I excel at coordinating complex productions, managing crews, and ensuring smooth get-ins, performances, and get-outs while keeping safety and audience experience at the forefront. I enjoy bridging cultures and connecting artists with venues to create memorable experiences.

Over the years I have managed stage crews, booked artists, arranged venues, and supported creative teams from Cairo to The Hague, Amsterdam, and beyond. From small theatres to large festivals and broadcast environments, I focus on clear communication, meticulous logistics, and hands-on problem solving to bring productions to life.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Zendertechnicus / Stage Management Crew at Afas Circustheater Scheveningen
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Stage management crew and sound operations for productions including Aladdin and Aida; responsible for broadcast-related sound tasks and mic management.
Stage Manager / Sound Technician at ONE de Musical
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Stage management and sound responsibilities; broadcasting cast rehearsals and performances; monitoring transmitter/mic interference; overseeing sound checks and rehearsals.
Production Assistant at EYE Amsterdam – Exhibitions
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Production support for exhibitions featuring Martin Scorsese, Alex van Warmerdam, Werner Herzog, Janis Rafailidou, and others.
Assistant Technician at IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam)
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Assistant technician for IDFA in 2017 and 2018.
Production Assistant at Border Sessions, Spui Theater
July 31, 2017 - July 31, 2017
Production support for Border Sessions events in Den Haag; contributed to run of show and technical coordination.
Production Assistant at Border Sessions, Spui Theater
July 31, 2018 - July 31, 2018
Production support for Border Sessions events in Den Haag; contributed to run of show and technical coordination.
Assistant Technician at Holland Festival
June 30, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Assistant technician for the Holland Festival.
Production Assistant at Movies That Matter (Den Haag)
April 30, 2017 - April 30, 2017
Production assistant for the Movies That Matter program.
Head Stage Manager & Production at Sherry Studio
November 30, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Head stage manager and production for Sherry Studio projects; connected stage operations with camera workflows.
Floor Manager at DMC
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Floor manager for various TV shows and production tasks.
Assistant Stage Manager for UK Crew at The Sound of Music (UK crew, Cairo)
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Assistant stage manager supporting UK crew during The Sound of Music production in Cairo.
Head Stage Manager & Production at Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (DCAF)
April 30, 2012 - April 30, 2012
Head Stage Manager and Production management for DCAF; involvement in An Iliad of Denis O'Hare.
Assistant Stage Manager at Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (DCAF)
April 30, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Assistant stage manager for An Iliad of Denis O'Hare; part of festival production team.
Production Manager at Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (DCAF)
April 30, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Production Manager for DCAF events in April 2013.
Assistant Stage Manager, Music at Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (DCAF)
April 30, 2012 - April 30, 2012
Assistant stage manager for music-related events at DCAF.
Head Stage Manager at Falaki Theatre, American University in Cairo (AUC)
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Head Stage Manager for Falaki Theatre productions; involved in large-scale student and festival events.
Head Stage Manager at 100Live Electronic Music Festival
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Head Stage Manager for 100Live Electronic Music Festival (2011).
Head Stage Manager at 100Live Electronic Music Festival
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Head Stage Manager for 100Live Electronic Music Festival (2013).
Head Stage Manager at Ten Cities Electronic Music Festival
May 31, 2013 - May 31, 2013
Head Stage Manager for Ten Cities Electronic Music Festival in Cairo.
Head Stage Manager at Hal Badeel (Alternative Solutions) Festival
March 31, 2013 - March 31, 2013
Head Stage Manager for Hal Badeel Festival.
Head Stage Manager & Production at Contemporary Dance Night Festival
September 30, 2012 - September 30, 2012
Head Stage Manager & Production for Contemporary Dance Night Festival (2012 and 2013).
Head Stage Manager & Production at Contemporary Dance Night Festival
September 30, 2013 - September 30, 2013
Head Stage Manager & Production for Contemporary Dance Night Festival (2013).
Lighting Assistant at Sokot (Silence)
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Lighting assistant for Sokot (Silence) directed by Mohamed Hatem, Cairo University.
Assistant Stage Manager at 2B Continued Laboratory & Festival
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Assistant stage manager for laboratory/festival activities.
Stage Manager at Various fashion shows
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Stage manager for fashion shows at major Cairo shopping malls.
Assistant Production Manager & Assistant Stage Manager at Clonmel Junction Festival (CJF)
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Assistant Production Manager & Assistant Stage Manager for CJF (Ireland) 2013 & 2014.
Assistant Director at Cairo University (Youm men Zamanna; El Mahragan; My Kind of Adventure; Elhlem; Sokot)
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Assistant Director for university plays/films directed by Omar Manjouneh and Amir Shawki; involvement in multiple productions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications (BA) at Cairo University, Faculty of Media
September 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Certificate Stage Management Workshops
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Certificate Stage Management Workshops
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Certificate Technical Video Setup Workshops
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Certificate Technical Video Setup Workshops
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Certificate Light Setup Workshops
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Certificate Light Setup Workshops
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Safety Workshop
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
SEE Foundation Acting Workshops
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Cairo University Acting Workshops
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other