Prof. Dr. Wael Mohamed Ahmed Anany is the Dean of the School of Filmmaking and Performing Arts at Badr University in Cairo. He concurrently serves as the head of the Photography, Cinematography, and Television Department at the Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University.

A distinguished academic, Prof. Anany earned his Ph.D. in Cinematography and Television from the Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, in 2006. He was elevated to the rank of Professor in 2017 at the same institution.

Beyond academia, Prof. Anany is a renowned Director of Photography (DOP). His extensive professional experience includes working with prominent channels like Al Hayat, Al Nahar, and Ten TV. He has been the DOP for high-profile television programs such as “Elbernameg Show,” “SNL بالعربي,” and “Eldome Show.”

Furthermore, Prof. Anany has lent his expertise to significant presidential events, including those of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, such as the “Egyptian Woman” celebrations, COP 27, and the opening ceremony of the Egypt Mosque in the New Administrative Capital.

Prof. Anany’s contributions extend beyond his academic and professional roles. He serves as a Cinematography and Television Consultant at the Syndicate of Applied Arts Designers and is a respected member of the Cinema Professions Syndicate.

Prof. Ramy is the Vice Dean of the School of Filmmaking and Performing Arts at BUC, an Assistant Professor at the Academy of Arts, and a Professor of Scenography Set and Lighting Design.

He is the General manager of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre (CIFET) and the Technical Director and Lighting Designer for Cairo Show-a leading theatre production company in Egypt and the Arab region that presents shows such as King Lear 2019 & Aladdin 2020, both shows were highly appreciated by audience and critics. Moreover, he was responsible for designing the set and lighting for many shows produced by Cairo Opera House as well as public & private sectors’ theatres.

Prof. Ramy holds a Ph.D. in modern techniques of stage lighting design from Vienna University, Austria-2011, a Diploma from the Academy of Arts in 2005, and a Bachelor of theatre arts from the Design Department at the Academy of Arts in 2000. Moreover, he received many technical trainings at European theatres & operas in Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Hungary.

He is a member of the theatre committee of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture. A Member of the jury of the Academy of Arts festivals, National Theatre festival, as well as many theatre competitions held by the Egyptian universities.

Prof. Ramy was granted The National Theatre Festival Award for best stage lighting.