Ahmed Malek
Special skills
Languages: Arabic, English
Dance: contemporary (proficient), ballet (basic)
Sports: martial arts (intermediate)
Other skills: writing
International driving licence
Previous experience
Sowan Play - Pascal Rambert
Supporting actor Nizar, The Swimmers, UK Present Working Title/Netflix (Work-in-progress)
Lead actor Hanif, The Furnace, Australia Arclight Films/Southern Light Films, Venice Film Festival: Nomination: Orizzonti Award for Best Film, Nomination: Orizzonti Award for Best Actor (Ahmed Malek), Gouna Film Festival: Nomination: Best Feature Film Award, Nominated for Best Lead Actor AACTA (The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards)
Supporting actor Fahmy, About Her, Egypt WIKA Productions, Cairo International Film Festival: Nomination: The Golden Pyramid for Best Feature Film
Lead actor Hicham, New Year, Egypt Film Clinic/Lagoonie Film Production, Marrakech International Film Festival - Closing ceremony
Lead actor Osama, The Guest, Egypt iProduction, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival: Award: Audience Award for Best Film Nomination: Best Actor (Ahmed Malek), Malmö Arab Film Festival: Nomination: Best Feature Film
Supporting actor Jimmy, Exterior/Night, Egypt/United Arab Emirates, Hassala Films Cairo International Film Festival: Winner Best Actor (Sherif El Dessouky), Nomination: Best Feature Film, Luxor Film Festival: Award: Jury Prize for Long Narrative Competition, Malmö Arab Film Festival: Award: Best Feature Film
Clash, Sampek Productions/Academia Pictures/NiKo Films Cannes Film Festival: Nomination: ‘Un Certain Regard’ Carthage Film Festival: Award: Best Feature Film
Training
Full-time 3 years programme - Cairo Contemporary Dance Center