Writing
Maha El Wazir
Place of birth
Egypt
Known for
Writing
Credits
2 titles
Egyptian scriptwriter and producer, who established a workshop for writing and creating short films and TV series, in addition to discovering writing talents in Egypt and the Arab world. She obtained a PhD in film studies from Cairo University and a master's degree in international media and public opinion. She worked as a teacher at the Faculty of Mass Communication, Cairo University. Her most important works are Newton's Cradle (2021), Looking for Ola (2021), and Tonight (2017).
Known for
NRThe Screenwriter podcast with Wael Hamdy focuses primarily on the role of the screenwriter and the importance of screenwriting as a crucial first step in film and television production. In each episode, Wael Hamdy hosts one of his friends, a prominent screenwriter in Egypt, to explore the meaning and significance of the screenwriting profession, discussing its details and challenges, and how a written script is transformed into a film or series. Guests share their professional experiences in screenwriting, recounting the highs and lows of their journeys. Each conversation reveals new secrets from behind the scenes of drama and filmmaking, offering inspiration and expertise to anyone interested in starting or developing their skills in the world of screenwriting.
El Scenarist
2025
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A Man Wanted
2017