Youssef Fahmy
Acting
Biography
Youssef Fahmy is an Egyptian actor, filmmaker, and writer passionate about exploring the intersections of theater and cinema. He began acting at the age of seven and later studied Theater and Film at the American University in Cairo, where he performed in numerous stage productions and directed his first short works. His semester abroad at Bard College in New York deepened his artistic approach, where he engaged with Japanese Noh theater and began experimenting with blending performance, writing, and music. Youssef’s work reflects a constant search for authenticity, drawing from personal experiences and emotional depth. Whether on stage or behind the camera, he strives to tell stories that examine identity, vulnerability, and the complexity of human relationships. His artistic path is rooted in a desire to move fluidly between acting, directing, and writing, building a body of work that resonates both locally and internationally.
Known For
An amateur actor is practicing the lines of a script for a role he is auditioning for. Little does he realize that the seemingly ordinary lines he is rehearsing would soon intertwine with a series of chaotic events.
Mariam, I'm Not The Reason
A burned out ex-musician writes a love letter to the two things he loves most in life. Music and his girlfriend. By the end of the letter he realises theres only one true love that he's longing for.
Solo: A love story
Eve visits Adam’s grave and slips into a dream where he lives again. Through a flower, an apple, and a final glance, she must choose between holding on to memory or stepping back into life.