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Their scripts may start with a blank page, but behind every filmmaker is a watchlist filled with stories that shape their vision.

Egyptian director Mohamed Zayat shares five films that influenced him “in one way or another,” offering a glimpse into the stories that have shaped his creative eye.

As he puts it, “These films actually influenced me in one way or another. Some may stand the test of time; others wouldn’t. But this is not a recommendation based on my current taste or my favorite films.”

Swipe through for the full list. by @zayat

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🖤 @magedelkedwany.official by @zayat

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Our first conversation is with director @zayat . 🎬

From his biggest inspirations to the story he waited 11 years to tell, this Q&A is full of honest insights on filmmaking, creativity, and finding your own voice.

Read, save, and share with every film lover. 🎞️
#watchlist by @zayat

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Nephews by @zayat

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Case Study — Rexona 2025
great films start long before the cameras roll.

@rexona.arabia , with @zayat & @andusagency by @zayat

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3 months ago

Mohamed El Zayat joins the shortlist jury for Film Craft Lions at Cannes Lions 2026.

One of the festival’s most detail-driven categories focused on direction, cinematography, editing, production design, and the craft behind the frame.
A strong moment for Egyptian representation on the global creative stage. by @zayat

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Excited to join the shortlist jury for film craft @cannes_lions @canneslionsegypt @creativeindmena by @zayat

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MENA is rising to the competition, and these shortlisters are proof.

For this year’s @cannes_lions we have 3 finalists representing MENA’s best and finest creatives. We wish them all the best in this year’s voting.

#canneslions #lions2026 #canneslions2026 by @zayat

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Latest for @mohpegypt 🥙

Director: @zayat_film @zayat
DOP: @maite_astiz
Director’s Producer/Second Unit Director: Carine Howayek
Production Designer: Eslam Hassan Shawky
Art Director: Nadine Hussain
Stylist: Heba Hosny
Food Stylist: Joudi Majed
1st AD: Wael Mandour
2nd AD: Abdelrahman Salah

Second Unit DOP: Garhy
Second Unit AD: Sarah Abdallah

Executive Producers: Shady Abdelaziz - Ahmad Arafa
Head of Production: Mohamed Sabry El Morr
Producer: Shams Ismail
Production Manager: Mohamed Mukhtar
Line Producer: Yasser El Shafei - Nour Abdelgawad
Assistant Producer: Sara Badr - Salma Khaled - Abdullah Fadda
Bidding Producer: Youssef Shehab
Post producer: Amr Junior - Ghadeer Amr

Post Production Studio: @stills.studios
Post Producer: @ahmedosama_7
Colorist: @al.maghraby
Assistant Colorist: @billyshaaban by @zayat

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