MOHAMED ELHENNAWY
DP/DIRECTOR
Stories rooted in identity, emotion, and human experience.
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SELECTED WORK
A curated selection of films, documentaries, and visual narratives.
An intimate meditation on memory and the spaces between us.
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SHORT FILM
2024
The Weight of Distance
A generational portrait of diaspora, belonging, and the places we call home.
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DOCUMENTARY
2023
Roots & Routes
A quiet portrait of life on the margins, told through whispered moments.
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SHORT FILM
2022
No Address
A kinetic visual study of rhythm, body, and the heartbeat of the city.
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MUSIC VIDEO
2023
Pulse
Stories of inheritance, loss, and the objects that carry our histories.
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DOCUMENTARY
2022
What We Carry
A poetic brand film exploring craft, patience, and the resonance of objects.
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BRANDED FILM
2024
Echoes
ABOUT
A Storyteller at Heart.
Mohamed Elhennawy is a filmmaker, director, and visual storyteller whose work lives at the intersection of identity, memory, and the human condition. Born from a culture of migration and shaped by the complexities of belonging, his films explore the quiet weight of sacrifice, the fragility of family bonds, and the search for home in unfamiliar places.
His storytelling is emotionally grounded, visually deliberate, and deeply personal — drawing from documentary traditions and cinematic fiction alike. With a background spanning short films, feature documentaries, music videos, and branded content, Mohamed brings the same meticulous eye and emotional honesty to every frame.
His work has been screened at film festivals and recognized for its ability to make the universal feel intimate, and the intimate feel universal.
8+
Films Directed
3
Festival Screenings
5+
Years Experience
4
Continents of Stories
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WHAT I DO
Crafted for Every Frame.
Available for commissions, collaborations, and creative projects.
Directing
Narrative films, documentaries, and branded content with a clear visual language and emotional depth.
Cinematography
Intentional framing, lighting, and camera movement that serves the story.
Editing & Post
Pacing, rhythm, and structure that bring raw footage to life.
Documentary Filmmaking
Long-form and short documentary work rooted in real human stories.
Music Videos
Visually inventive videos that amplify an artist's vision and identity.
Branded Film & Commercial
Purpose-driven video content for brands that want to connect, not just advertise.
PORTFOLIO
The Work.
Explore by category — each project crafted with intention.
PROCESS
Behind the Frame.
Where the story begins before the camera rolls.
Every film starts with a conversation — about the people we want to honor, the truths we want to tell, and the world we want to build together. These are the moments between moments.
CONTACT
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Whether you're a producer, brand, artist, or festival curator — if you have a story worth telling, I want to hear it. Reach out to discuss your project, a collaboration, or a screening.
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