Tony El Ghazal

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Born|

Qatar

Nationality| Qatari
Citizenship| Qatar
Education| Bachelor of Science in Communication & a minor in Theatre
Alma mater| Northwestern University in Qatar
Occupation|

* Filmmaker
* Director

Notable work

| Bayt El Omor, Ibn El Ballad, Atlal

Tony El Ghazal is a director & filmmaker from Lebanon.[1].

## Contents

* 1 Early Life
* 2 Education
* 3 Films
* 3.1 Notable Films
* 3.1.1 The Artist: Yacoub Missi
* 3.1.2 Ana Bas
* 3.1.3 Atlal (Remnants)
* 3.1.4 Bayt El Omor
* 3.1.5 Ibn El Ballad
* 3.2 Corporate/Promotional Films
* 4 Filmography
* 5 References
* 6 External links

## Early Life[edit]

Tony El Ghazal was born & raised in Qatar, where he spent most his life.

## Education[edit]

Tony El Ghazal earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication & a minor in Theatre from Northwestern University in Qatar, part of the Qatar Foundation[2]. He graduated Summa Cum Laude[3] and was awarded the Student Leadership Award in 2021[4] . During his time in college, El Ghazal was awarded a Media & Research Award for a short video profile on La La Land's producer, Jordan Horowitz [5], and two Studio 20Q production grants to create two of his films.

## Films[edit]

### Notable Films[edit]

#### The Artist: Yacoub Missi[edit]

The Artist: Yacoub Missi is a biographical film featuring an interview with Syrian artist Yacoub Missi[6]. The film was screened as part of the 2019 edition of Ajyal Film Festival in Qatar (formerly known as Doha Tribeca Film Festival) [7] and the 2020 edition of MESA Film Festival.

#### Ana Bas[edit]

Ana Bas is a short music documentary co-directed by Tony El Ghazal & Ayah Awartani that document's Egyptian rapper, MVRS, as he plans a release event for his newest album, "Summer Stories"[8]. The film screened as part of the Made in Qatar category at Ajyal Film Festival 2019 [9].

#### Atlal (Remnants)[edit]

Atlal (also known as Remnants) is a fictional documentary that tells the stories of three monumental buildings in the history of Qatar: Qatar Preparatory School, Doha Club, Gulf Cinema[10]. Told from the perspective of a Palestinians|Palestinian expat (played by Abdelghani Maqboul) who lived his entire life in Qatar, the film shows how these three monumental buildings look like today as they lay abandoned[11]. The stories of the abandoned buildings are told through the protagonists's memories and using archival materials [12]. According to El Ghazal, who co-directed the film with Balkees Al-Jaafari, the film was shot amidst the COVID-19 pandemic making it much more difficult to be able to complete production. The film reflects El Ghazal & Al-Jaafari's belonging to Qatar after living there for many years [13]. Atlal's world premiere was during Ajyal Film Festival 2021, under the Made in Qatar category[14].

#### Bayt El Omor[edit]

Bayt El Omor is a narrative short written & directed by Tony El Ghazal[2]. The film was awarded a Studio 20Q grant and screened during the opening of M7 Qatar [15]

#### Ibn El Ballad[edit]

Ibn El Ballad (also known as Firas Fits In) is a narrative short that tackles the struggles of being a cross culture kid.[3]. It was written, directed & edited by Tony El Ghazal. The film was conceptualized & completed during the COVID-19 pandemic. El Ghazal had to direct remotely on Zoom (software)|Zoom for some of the filming days. The film was a recipient of a Studio 20Q grant and was screened at M7 Qatar [15]

### Corporate/Promotional Films[edit]

In addition to narrative films, El Ghazal has also directed several advertisements for clients such as Al Ahli Hospital and Ehsan which ended up on Qatar Television.

## Filmography[edit]

Directorial Works[16] Film Title  | Original Title  | Type  | Year

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The Artist: Yacoub Missi  | الفنان: يعقوب ميسي  | Documentary Short  | 2018
The Bread Bakery  | المخبز  | Process Documentary  | 2018
Ana Bas  | أنا بس  | Documentary Short  | 2019
Bayt El Omor (Home of a Lifetime)  | بيت العمر  | Fictional Short  | 2020
Sarab (Mirage)  | سراب  | Docu-fictional Short  | 2021
Hal Marra 3aleina (An Arab's Treat)  | هالمرة علينا  | Mockumentary  | 2021
Atlal (Remnants)  | أطلال  | Docu-fictional Short  | 2021
Ibn El Ballad (Firas Fits In)  | إبن البلد  | Fictional Short  | 2022

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Newspaper, The Peninsula (2021-11-10). "Ajyal's 'Made in Qatar' highlights thriving scenes in Qatar". m.thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "How one NU-Q filmmaker thrived and graduated during the pandemic". www.qf.org.qa. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "NU-Q graduates receive academic distinction". Gulf-Times (in العربية). 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
4. ↑ "2021 Class Awards". www.qatar.northwestern.edu. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
5. ↑ "NU-Q honours students' creativity at Media and Research Awards ceremony". Qatar-Tribune. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
6. ↑ "The Artist: Yacoub Missi". Doha Film Institute. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
7. ↑ "Top dignitaries attend Made in Qatar event". Gulf-Times (in العربية). 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
8. ↑ "Ana Bas". Doha Film Institute. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
9. ↑ Newspaper, The Peninsula (2019-11-12). "Ajyal festival to present 22 films made in Qatar". thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
10. ↑ "Creative duo's film is a tribute to Qatar". Gulf-Times (in العربية). 2021-11-11. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
11. ↑ "«أطــلال» .. يـجـســد الحـنـيـن لـمــاضــي قـــطـــر". Al-Watan. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
12. ↑ الشرق, جريدة; الشرق, جريدة (2021-11-20). "أطلال.. فيلم وثائقي يأخذنا في جولة إلى قطر قديماً بعين رجل فلسطيني". جريدة الشرق (in العربية). Retrieved 2021-12-26.
13. ↑ السيد, محمد. "ذكريات محفورة وانتماء في الوجدان.. فيلم وثائقي روائي يجسد وفاء المغتربين لقطر". www.aljazeera.net (in العربية). Retrieved 2021-12-26.
14. ↑ "'Made in Qatar' spotlights homegrown talent at 9th Ajyal Film Festival". Gulf-Times (in العربية). 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Newspaper, The Peninsula (2021-10-25). "Northwestern Qatar's Studio 20Q partners with Qatar Museums' M7". thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
16. ↑ "Tony El Ghazal". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-12-26.

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