Egypt · 2020 · Short filmThe Last
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Director / Writer / Editor / Executive Producer
Starring Noha Lotfy
Commercial Film Director
Karim ElShafei
Cinematic, emotionally driven commercial filmmaking across Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
Selected recognitionBest Dramatic FilmROLLYWOOD International Film Festival · Karma of Life
IMDb record1 WinProfile-level recognitionIMDb record12 NominationsAcross credited workBULLET — Arabian OudInvitation-only cinema premiere at VOX Cinemas Riyadh · Nov 2024
Approach / 01
A director's eye. An editor's rhythm. Films that carry the emotion, precision and scale of cinema.
Selected work / 02
Commercial films.
Hero films first. A selected body of branded, fragrance and culture-led work follows.
Full portfolio
01Watch film Arabian Oud
BULLET
Cinematic branded film · 2024
Director / Creator / Executive Producer / Editor
02Watch film NADEC
Founding Day
National film · 2026
Director
03Watch film Arabian Oud
Saffron Oud
Luxury fragrance · 2025
Director
04Watch film Jahez
Breast Cancer
Branded film · 2025
Director / Executive Producer
Fragrance / Luxury
A deeper body of fragrance work—cinematic worlds built around character, atmosphere and product desire.
Narrative films / 03
A separate film chapter.
Short-form narrative storytelling where performance, atmosphere and editorial rhythm lead.
Festival Del Cinema Di Cefalù · 2022Best International Short Film2nd Place
The Lift-Off Sessions · 2021Best Short FilmNominee · Jury Prize
Zambia Short Film Festival · 2021Best FilmNominee
Narrative film / Festival run
Karma
of Life
Best Dramatic Film
Festival record ROLLYWOOD International Film Festival · 2020
10+ official festival selections worldwideAbout / 04
Film first. Brand always.
Karim El Shafei is an Egyptian commercial film director working across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the wider MENA region. His editing and post-production foundation shapes how he builds rhythm, coverage and performance on set.
About KarimLatest / 05
Director's journal.
2026 · Saudi Arabia
NADEC — Saudi Founding Day
A culture-led commercial film connecting Saudi heritage with the scale and rhythm of a contemporary national brand film.
Open post Nov 2024 · RiyadhBULLET — Arabian Oud / Cinema Premiere
Arabian Oud's cinematic branded film premiered in an invitation-only screening at VOX Cinemas Riyadh.
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