In a mission towards enriching the film industry through development, production, and distribution at the Arab and regional levels; The Board of Directors of Film Clinic Holding — a leading corporation in all facets of artistic and cinematic production in the Arab world founded by renowned screenwriter and producer Mohamed Hefzy and director Amr Salama along with Ergo Media Ventures, a subsidiary of AYADY for Investment and Development — recently convened its first board meeting to discuss the company's institutional transformation plans.
The Board of Directors is presided by Eng. Usama El-Sheikh; Former chief of the state's TV and radio. The formation of the Board of Directors took into consideration the inclusion of the finest specialists in all technological, production, managerial, and legal aspects; working in the areas of media, creative, and digital production. A combination that aims to achieve the company's vision in reaching excellence in film and TV production in reference to global standards; aligned with the vision of the Egyptian state towards creating investment opportunities that are influential in reformulating the media and art scene and leading sustainable development.
The Board Members are:
- Former head of the Media Chamber Eng. Amr Fathy
- Legal Counsel Mohamed Hossam Lotfy
- Deputy Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Mohamed Fahmy
- Mohamed Hefzy — a renowned screenwriter & Producer, former President of the Cairo International Film Festival, and Film Clinic's Founder and CEO
- Amr Salama — a renowned writer and director and a shareholder in Film Clinic Holding.
- Managing Director of the Investment Sector at NI Capital Hazem Kamel
- Head of the Investment Sector in the Post for Investment Gamal Gemea
- Eng. Eslam Yassin — an expert in institutional transformation and restructuring strategies
According to the statement, Film Clinic Holding's Chairman Eng. Usama El-Sheikh said: “The Board of Directors' prominent and combined experiences aim to create the production company; studio model that will be an industry pioneer in the Arab region in film, television, and digital production sectors. In accordance with Egypt's leadership and historical status. He then added that this will be achieved by establishing an institutional structure with accessibility of financial resources; the ownership of cutting-edge infrastructure; and the work with the most exquisite artists, technicians, and management, investment, innovation, production, marketing, and distribution professionals.”I have faith that the founders of this newly formed company are able to alter the regional production and landscape quickly and take on a leadership role, because of the level of experience of the Board of Directors and the abilities that the new organization will offer.” said Chairman Eng. Usama El-Sheikh.
On his part, Mohamed Hefzy, Film Clinic's Founder and CEO, commented: “I am proud to witness the first board meeting of Film Clinic Holding, which marks the first step in realizing the company's transformation into an institutionally run mini studio with major ambitions for growth across the region and beyond.”
Hazem Kamel — a board member of Ergo Media Ventures — also expressed his satisfaction with the convening of the meeting, sharing his optimism that the company will be an effective part in bringing about a radical shift in the distribution of film content in the region and beyond. “Ergo Media Ventures will work to develop the company's institutional framework so that it becomes one of the top businesses in Egypt and the Middle East, delivering material from Egyptian and Arab film projects to audiences worldwide via conventional and digital distribution channels,” said Kamel.
On his part, Mohamed Hefzy, Film Clinic's Founder and CEO, commented: “I am proud to witness the first board meeting of Film Clinic Holding, which marks the first step in realizing the company's transformation into an institutionally run mini studio with major ambitions for growth across the region and beyond.”
Film Clinic Holding was established as a holding company to the companies founded by renowned Screenwriter and Producer Mohamed Hefzy and director Amr Salama; both leading figures in the development, production and distribution of films and TV series, alongside Ergo Media Ventures, a subsidiary of Ayadi Investment and Development Company.
