Zaki Aref

📸 Zaki Aref

🎬 Egyptian Cinematographer and Director of Photography

📍Nationality: Egypt

🎂 Date of Birth: June 16, 1975

🎓 Education: Graduated from the Higher Institute of Cinema – Cinematography Department, in 1998

🔦 Career Overview:

Zaki Aref began his professional journey after graduating, working as a director of photography in commercials and television programs. He has also contributed to independent films, feature films, and a number of documentary films.

🎞️ Notable Works:

🎥 The Scream

🎥 A Special Future

🚐 Microbus – Directed by Ahmed Hassouna (2011)

🎩 Saad Zaghloul – Directed by Tamer Mohsen (2012)

📺 Zay El Ward (Like Roses) – 60-episode drama series (2012), his first TV drama

🎭 Ishta w Asal (Cream & Honey) – Sitcom

🛫 Departure Lounge – Directed by Karim Hanafy (2014)

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

🏅 Silver Pyramid Award for Best Artistic Contribution for his visual achievement in the film

"Bab Al-Wadaa" (Farewell Gate)

📍 Cairo International Film Festival – 36th Edition (2014)