Hossam Waleed
Directing
Biography
Hossam Waleed, Studied theatre and criticism in college. Studied for two years at Jesuit Cairo Film School. Interested in storytelling, sounds, coming-of-age characters, and visual arts. As well as documentaries, and Japanese dream pop music. Directed three short films: a fiction and two documentaries.
Known For
Eighteen-year-old Shehab is a dreamy teen torn between his ambition of becoming a psychology teacher and his struggles with communication. In a heartfelt journey of self-discovery, he must confront his insecurities and re-evaluate his confidence as he navigates the challenges of adolescence.
Dreamy, Uncertain & Dying Everyday
A curious young man observes life on a dramatic Cairo street through his camcorder, capturing moments from his balcony without ever intervening. In distancing himself from people, he forms a silent relationship with the city and its rhythms, through objects, movements, and diaries.