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College / Department

College of Architecture, Art and Design
Department of Art and Design

Teaching areas

Multimedia Design Studio, Media Systems and Publishing Film Production, Entertainment Marketing, Digital Content, Documentary Film, The Art of Film, Narrative Structure in Film, Storytelling Design, Virtual Reality Filmmaking, Brand Film and Screenwriting

Research areas

Film Production, Storytelling, Screenwriting and Immersive Filmmaking

Education

MFA, Film, Vermont College of Fine Arts, United States, 2018
Bachelor, Media Communications, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2012

Professional experience

Brand Director, Marketing, OSN, 2020 - 2021
Senior Brand Manager, Marketing, Dubizzle, United Arab Emirates, 2017 - 2020
Creative Lead, Marketing, Dubizzle, United Arab Emirates, 2015 - 2017
Film Lead, Marketing, Dubizzle, 2014 - 2014
Video Content Producer, Marketing, Dubizzle, United Arab Emirates, 2013 - 2013

Contact

[email protected]

Mohamed Mamdouh

Assistant Professor
MFA, Vermont College of Fine Arts, United States

With over 18 years of experience in UAE’s media landscape, Mohammed Mamdouh is renowned for his role in elevating regional brands, consulting to government, and contributing to local and regional film productions. He began his career on a Hollywood motion picture while writing and directing his own films and screenplays. His journey encompasses filmmaking, advertising, brand management and education resulting in impactful award winning films, commercials, documentaries and interactive campaigns, all while mentoring the next generation of visual storytellers.

Conference Presentations

The Foundations of Storytelling, Al Marmoom International Film Festival, November 2022

Awards and Honors

Official Selection, Cinalfama Lisbon International Film Festival, June 2024
Honorable Mention, Los Angeles Movie Awards, 2023
Offical Selection, Screencraft Film Fund, 2023
Official Selection, Quarterfinalist, Screenwriters Network - SWN Feature-Length Screenplay, 2023
Semi-Finalist, Rhode Island International Film Festival, 2023
Official Selection, Emerging Screenwriters Awards - Genre, USA, 2022
Semi-Finalist, Outstanding Screenplays Feature Competition, 2021
Finalist, Script Summit USA, 2020
Official Selection, Screenscraft Screenwriting Fellowship, 2020
Official Selection, The Golden Script Competition, 2020
Official Selection, Los Angeles Screenplay Awards, 2019
Semi-Finalist, Louisville's International Festival of Film Screenplay Competition, 2018
Semi-finalist, Screencraft Drama, 2018
Best Foreign Film Nomination, Madrid International Film Festival, 2015
Film Award, Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity, 2015
48 Hour Film Project Winner, 48 Hour Film Project Dubai, 2014
Branded Content Award, Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity, 2014
Official Selection, Abu Dhabi International Film Festival, 2011
Search For The Director Competition, Arab Media Group, 2008
Special Jury Prize, Abu Dhabi International Film Festival, Emirates Film Competition, 2008

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