Khaled Al Kammar
Cairo
Summary
In record time, Khaled Al Kammar has managed to break through one of the most competitive artistic fields, and carve a niche among the most prominent composers in the Middle East, with more than 35 artworks across film, TV dramas, and Netflix Originals.
With projects that have garnered several local and international awards, culminating with the State Incentive Award in Arts in 2021.
On the academic side, having earned a master's degree in Film Music Composition from the UK's Edinburgh University with distinction in 2016 has paved the way to following successes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Film Composer
Freelance
01.2010 - Current
- Vast Experience in scoring for Film and TV, with dozens of high profile projects across the Middle East.
- Contributed to award-winning projects by delivering high-quality music on time and within budget constraints.
- Mentored junior composers, fostering their growth in the industry through guidance and support.
Keyboardist/Pianist
German University In Cairo
01.2010 - 05.2015
- Orchestrator/Arranger
- Performed in Berlin with other members of the ensemble in the opening event of GUC Berlin
- Re-Composition of the classic Egyptian musical play “El Leila El Kebira”, performed May and December 2014 (Featuring the marimba soloist Dr Nesma Abdel Aziz).
Composer/ Orchestrator
Esmaa' Shouf Productions
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Scored 3 feature films in Esmaa' Shouf Studios, winning a "Best Original Score" award for two of them.
- Audio editing for bands like Cairokee and Wust El Balad.
Education
Master of Science - Musicology And Ethnomusicology
The University of Glasgow
Scotland, UK09.2025
Master of Science - Composing For Screen
The University of Edinburgh
Scotland, UK09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
The German University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt06.2012
Skills
- Experienced composer for various mediums
- Fluent with all major DAWs
- Music Notation and transcription
- Mixing and Mastering
- Orchestration at a Hollywood-standard professional level
- Passionate Teacher
Accomplishments
- Asham (2012): Best Original Score Award from the Cairo Film Society (shared with Esmaa Shouf Studios).
- Decor (2014): Best Original Score Award from the Egyptian Catholic Center for Cinema Film Festival.
- Bein Bahrein (2018): Best Original Score Award from the Egyptian Catholic Center for Cinema Film Festival.
- Qabeel (2019): Hollywood Music In Media Award.
- Saheb Al Maqam (2020): Best Original Score Award from the Egyptian Catholic Center for Cinema Film Festival.
- Faten Amal Harby (2022): Best Original Score - Cairo Drama Festival.
- Al Harsha Al Sabaa’ (The Seven Year Itch) (2023): Best Original Score - Creative Industry Summit.
Garnering numerous awards including:
And most importantly, The State Incentive Award جائزة الدولة التشجيعية in 2021.
Additional Information
- Cinema:
- صاحب المقام
- لص بغداد
- من اجل زيكو
- شلبي
- وش في وش
- سكر
- حوجن
- TV and Streaming Platforms:
- قابيل
- ما وراء الطبيعة
- وساوس
- ليه لأ ١ و ٢
- موضوع عائلي
- الاختيار ٢ و٣
- خلي بالك من زيزي
- البحث عن علا
- الهرشة السابعة
- بيت طاهر
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Beginner
A1
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Composer/ Orchestrator
Esmaa' Shouf Productions
01.2012 - 01.2015
Film Composer
Freelance
01.2010 - Current
Keyboardist/Pianist
German University In Cairo
01.2010 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Musicology And Ethnomusicology
The University of Glasgow
Master of Science - Composing For Screen
The University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
The German University in Cairo
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