CAREER HIGHLIGHT(S):
Al-Morsy has been working in the filmmaking industry for more than 25
years, with more than 50 films as a Director of Photography. Throughout his career, Al-Morsy has won
26 awards for his work. He is currently a member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC),
in addition to the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS), which has granted him a total of 11
awards.
TWELVE-MONTH HIGHLIGHT(S):
His latest film, KIRA & El GIN, smashed the Egyptian box office, for which he won the Gold Award from
the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS), and the Best Cinematography at the 2023 Film Society Festival
What character do you identify with?
Being a fighter and flexible.
Who’s your hero?
My hero is anyone who insists on achieving his goal or dream.
What’s the industry’s most troubling trend?
Fighting time.
2024 will be the year that MENA finally does what?
Celebrate my success.
What was your first job?
A stills photographer in a music video shooting behind the scenes.
What’s your secret daily habit or guilty pleasure?
Wasting time on social media and watching useless videos.
What’s the last great show or film you watched?
THE DROPOUT.
What would have been your dream job if you didn’t end up doing
what you’re doing?
An explorer or a pilot.
