2005Nominee
Best Performance
Existence
Amr Wishahy
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Cairo, Egypt
June 16, 1982
Biography
A multidisciplinary visual artist working across filmmaking, photography, and illustration. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Furniture Design and a Diploma in Filmmaking, his diverse practice bridges cinematic storytelling with design precision and visual experimentation. Wishahy’s work often revolves around human connection—between self, others, and the surrounding environment—exploring themes of self-discovery and existential inquiry.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2015Nominee
Best Director
Dream Number 1
2016Nominee
Best Director
Dream #2
Career Highlights
2007Highlight
Best Director
Qahera
2017Highlight
Best Performance
Experimental Summer
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Experimental Summer