Private Project

I Found My Love in Massara

On Christmas day 2021, Stephanie Amin decides to make life changing plans. Going back to Cairo after 2 and a half years in Paris in order to direct her first short film. Lost between two countries, two careers, Stephanie decides to delve into the remnants of Cinema Massara. I found my love in Massara is a light story interlacing the past, family archives, immigration and youthful hope.

  • Stephanie Amin
    Director
  • Stephanie Amin
    Writer
  • Between Women Filmmakers Caravan
    Producer
  • Amal Ramsis
    Producer
  • Simon El Habre
    Editor
  • Jocelyne Abu Gibrayel
    DOP
  • Stephanie Amin
    DOP
  • Shady Farid
    Sound mixing
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    سينما مسرة
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 8 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Egypt
  • Country of Filming:
    Egypt
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Stephanie Amin

Stephanie Amin is an independent researcher and filmmaker. She holds a master’s degree in political science and has professional experience in research and film festival coordination. Stephanie is interested in Coptic studies, cinema and gender studies.

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