Sherif Arafa
Known for

Directing

Credits

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Gender

Man

Birthday

25 Dec 1960 (63)

Place of birth

Also known as
شريف عرفة

Sherif Arafa

Biography

Sherif Arafa is an Egyptian director, producer and producer. He was born on 25 December 1960 and graduated from the Higher Institute of Cinema in 1982. He is the son of director Saad Arafa and the eldest brother of Amr Arafa. Sherif Arafa has produced many important films in the history of Egyptian cinema, such as the Birds of Darkness, the Spectator, Mafia and Halim. He has worked with top stars since his artistic beginnings such as Suad Hosni, Ahmed Zaki and Adel Azzam. He has also discovered and introduced many well-known young actors such as Alaa Wali El Din, Mohamed Henedy, Mona Zaki, Mohamed Saad, Noor, Ahmed Hilmi, Haytham Ahmed Zaki and many others. He has also produced many film and television works such as Halim, Tamer, Shouqia, Critical Moments and People's Program. I am doing so through his production company Partner Pro. He also directed several television commercials for well-known products such as Pepsi and Chipsy. Sherif Arafa entered the world of television production strongly in 2006 by producing three works: Tamer and Shouqia series, critical moments and the People and I program, which was co-produced by other producers from Egypt and the United States.

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2018The CrewSelf
1998Smile, The Photo Comes Out Better
1992Love In The Fridge
1984Gone with No Return
Credits
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
Critical momentsCreator
2024Playing with the KidsDirector
2024Playing with the KidsWriter
2022The CrimeWriter
2022The CrimeDirector
2021El Ens Wa El NemsWriter
2021El Ens Wa El NemsDirector
2019The PassageDirector
2019The PassageWriter
2019The Treasure : Love & DestinyWriter
2019The Treasure : Love & DestinyDirector
2017The Treasure: Truth & ImaginationStory
2017The Treasure: Truth & ImaginationDirector
2014The Island 2Director
2011X-LargeDirector
201118 DaysWriter
201118 DaysDirector
2009Escaping Tel AvivDirector
2007The IslandStory
2007The IslandDirector
2007Critical MomentsDirector
2007Critical MomentsProducer
2006HalimExecutive Producer
2006HalimWriter
2006HalimDirector
2006Tamer & ShawkeyaProducer
2006Tamer & ShawkeyaCreator
2004The Great Fava Beans of ChinaDirector
2002MafiaDirector
2001Son of WealthDirector
2000The HeadmasterWriter
2000The HeadmasterDirector
1999Abboud on the BorderDirector
1998Smile, The Photo Comes Out BetterDirector
1996Sweet OblivionDirector
1995Birds of DarknessDirector
1995Angels do not inhabit earthAssistant Director
1993Al ZaeemDirector
1993The ForgottenDirector
1992Terrorism and KebabDirector
1991Playing with GiantsDirector
1991O, MehalabeyaDirector
1991Silence!Producer
1991Silence!Director
1988The Third ClassDirector
1986Return of a CitizenAssistant Director
1986Had Al-SaifAssistant Director
1986The Dwarfs Are ComingDirector