Amro Samir Atef
Writing
Biography
‘Amr was born in the city of Dummyat. He concluded his higher studies at the English language division of the faculty of education and thereafter headed to Cairo where he received a diploma in Theater Arts from Cairo University. ‘Amr began his career in screenwriting, the first of his works to draw attention was the animated production “al-Sindibad al-Bahry” (“Sindibad the Sailor”). The work was directed by Mona Abou al-Nasr and received more than 27 local and international awards. Thereafter ‘Amr continued working on children’s productions, one of the most important of which was the series “Bakkar” which involved nine parts. The screenwriter also contributed to the writing of the well known series “’Alam Simsim” (“Simsim’s World”). Thereafter ‘Amr transitioned to writing sitcoms and put together the first professional writing workshop in the Arab World. Under his supervision the workshop turned out the series “Ragel wa Sit Sittat” (“A Man and Six Women”) which involved five parts, “Tamer wa Shawqqiyah” – four parts, “al-E’yadah” (“The Clinic”) – two parts and “’Aailat al-Ustaz Amin” (“The Family of Professor Amin”). Those productions are considered among the region’s most important sitcoms, they have contributed to changing television comedy in the Arab World. Thereafter ‘Amr moved to writing for cinema and his first such work was the film “Awlad al-‘Am” (“Cousins”) which was directed by Sherif ‘Arafa and features the performances of Kareem ‘Abd Al ‘Azeez, Sherif Mounir and Mona Zakky.
Known For
Tamer & Shawkeya follows posh lawyer Tamer who marries Shawkeya, a simple working‑class teacher. Their cultural and social differences lead to hilarious situations as they navigate family expectations, everyday life, and in‑laws in this classic Egyptian comedy of mismatched marriage and domestic chaos.
Tamer & Shawkeya
Set in a remote, cursed village in an ancient era, Kafr Delhab follows a doctor named Saad who arrives to find no children have been born for years — women miscarry, villagers are possessed by jinn, and all speak of a vengeful woman's spirit seeking retribution against the entire hamlet. Starring Youssef El Sherif, the series is a rare foray into horror-mystery for Egyptian drama, filmed on location in the haunting landscape of Siwa Oasis.
Kafr Delhap
In 2120 Jerusalem, an engineer tries to find a solution to the energy problem in light of the restrictions that the regime imposes on the population. However, everything changes when he comes across his robotic doppelganger.
The End
The events revolve around three newly graduated doctors renting a small apartment and turning it into a triple clinic despite the different specialties, which leads to many comedic situations.
El-Eyada
A seemingly ordinary life is shattered when a woman uncovers a hidden truth about her husband, plunging her into a high-stakes international conflict. As loyalties blur and danger escalates, an Egyptian intelligence officer is tasked with a critical mission where failure is not an option.
Escaping Tel Aviv
When the young lawyer (Ali) receives a call from an unknown person, threatening that he has what may destroy his reputation, the events get complicated especially with the presence of many family problems that intersect with each other. Through out the series the question remains,who is that caller and what exactly does he want?
Unknown Number
A gang plans to kill one of its members after disobeying the rules, but their plan goes south, leaving him alive to plot his revenge.
The Eight
The series revolves around twin brothers played by (Youssef El-Sherif), one is a successful businessman with a prestigious social status, and the other is a magician who unites with the devil to achieve its goals, what will happen between them?
The Devil's Game
The dramatic events revolve around (Ali) the police lieutenant colonel who is investigating a corruption case, with the sequence of events discovering papers proving that he is the son of (Yahya Nosier), one of the businesspeople accused in the corruption case he was investigating.
Birth Certificate
Ziad dreams of being an actor rather than joining his father's business empire — until a sudden betrayal brings the family down and lands his father in prison. After his father dies, Ziad returns determined to recover the stolen fortune and restore the family name, using his acting talent and sharp wit to con his way to revenge. But the game turns dangerous when he falls for the daughter of his enemy.
Fan El Harb
After a debilitating accident, a member of one of the security services is deemed unfit for duty and gets fired. But when his former colleagues confront a puzzling case, they are forced to call upon him to help solve the mystery.
El-Sayad
A chance encounter between two people leading very different lives sets off a chain of charming mishaps and surprises. As a heartfelt romance emerges, their love is put to the ultimate test.
Rose on Jasmine and Narcissus
Escaping from his boring and simple life, Hazem succumbs to daydreams where he becomes the opposite — a wealthy, evil person capable of doing anything. Soon, these dreams take over his life, making it impossible for him to distinguish between reality and fantasy.
El-Sharnaqah
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Mum's Husband
Each episode of the series tells a different story about real crimes that occurred in Egyptian society, adapted from the program of YouTuber Sameh Sanad.
The Full Story
A family and businessman (Adam) is accused of running a criminal empire while he denies the accusation by being the one who take criminals down.
Son of Adam
Continuing from where the previous seasons concluded, the aristocratic lawyer Tamer leaves his wife Shawqeya, who hails from a poor neighborhood, and travels abroad. What will Shawqeya do in the wake of Tamer's abandonment?
Lamma Tamer Sab Shawqeya
Four friends find themselves in an unexpected dilemma after one of them falls for their principal's daughter. They find themselves on the run from a drug gang, a terrorist organization, and the police after they are accused of trying to assassinate the Minister of Interior.
4G
The Screenwriter podcast with Wael Hamdy focuses primarily on the role of the screenwriter and the importance of screenwriting as a crucial first step in film and television production. In each episode, Wael Hamdy hosts one of his friends, a prominent screenwriter in Egypt, to explore the meaning and significance of the screenwriting profession, discussing its details and challenges, and how a written script is transformed into a film or series. Guests share their professional experiences in screenwriting, recounting the highs and lows of their journeys. Each conversation reveals new secrets from behind the scenes of drama and filmmaking, offering inspiration and expertise to anyone interested in starting or developing their skills in the world of screenwriting.
El Scenarist
The story revolves around four divorced sisters who live under one roof, their father's villa. Fate wills that they all get divorced at the same time, so they return to their old home. There, comedic paradoxes occur between them due to their different personalities.