Tony El Ghazal

Tony El Ghazal is a director & filmmaker from Lebanon.. 
== Early Life ==
Tony El Ghazal was born & raised in Qatar, where he spent most his life.
== Education ==
Tony El Ghazal earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication & a minor in Theatre from Northwestern University in Qatar, part of the Qatar Foundation. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and was awarded the Student Leadership Award in 2021 . 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 , and two Studio 20Q production grants to create two of his films. 
== Films ==
=== Notable Films ===
==== The Artist: Yacoub Missi ====
The Artist: Yacoub Missi is a biographical film featuring an interview with Syrian artist Yacoub Missi. The film was screened as part of the 2019 edition of Ajyal Film Festival in Qatar (formerly known as Doha Tribeca Film Festival) and the 2020 edition of MESA Film Festival. 
==== Ana Bas ====
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". The film screened as part of the Made in Qatar category at Ajyal Film Festival 2019 .
==== Atlal (Remnants) ====
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. 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. The stories of the abandoned buildings are told through the protagonists's memories and using archival materials . 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 . Atlal's world premiere was during Ajyal Film Festival 2021, under the Made in Qatar category. 
==== Bayt El Omor ====
Bayt El Omor is a narrative short written & directed by Tony El Ghazal. The film was awarded a Studio 20Q grant and screened during the opening of M7 Qatar 
==== Ibn El Ballad ====
Ibn El Ballad (also known as Firas Fits In) is a narrative short that tackles the struggles of being a cross culture kid.. 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 
=== Corporate/Promotional Films ===
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 ==
Directorial Works
Film Title 	Original Title 	Type 	Year
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
Category:Film directors
Category:Lebanese filmmakers