Mohammed El Manasterly
A Cairo transplant to Los Angeles, Mohammed is a bilingual film editor with a passion for storytelling. His unique style and dedication to the craft have been recognized repeatedly in the industry. Recently, Mohammed won an Emmy for Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program with Welcome to Wrexham.
A Cairo transplant to Los Angeles, Mohammed is a bilingual film editor with a passion for storytelling. His unique style and dedication to the craft have been recognized repeatedly in the industry. Recently, Mohammed won an Emmy for Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program with Welcome to Wrexham.
Mohammed made history as the first Egyptian editor ever to win an Emmy, receiving the prestigious award for his exceptional editing work on the 2014 film, "The Square." Since then, El Manasterly's films have continued to garner acclaim and accolades, accumulating awards at top festivals worldwide, including The Sundance Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival, Sheffield Film Festival, Dubai Film Festival, IDA Awards, DOC NYC, and IDFA.
Before El Manasterly embarked on his journey as an editor, he demonstrated his artistic talents as a percussionist and DJ. His profound knowledge of music serves as a guiding force in his edits, style, and ability to create seamless transitions within his work.
With a degree in Mass Communications under his belt, Mohammed expanded his industry experience by taking on roles as a producer and writer. Throughout his career, he has showcased his versatility, leaving his mark on various genres, from documentaries and narratives to commercials and talk shows. For Mohammed, the true magic of cinema lies in transforming simple personal moments into powerful, compelling stories that resonate deeply with audiences. Blending his Egyptian roots with a multicultural upbringing, El Manasterly relishes in constructing borderless narratives that connect with any audience, transcending cultural boundaries with ease.
Adding to his already impressive list of achievements, Mohammed has received a Daytime Emmy nomination for his exceptional editing work on Apple's Home season two. As Mohammed's career continues to ascend, he remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of his craft and creating impactful storytelling experiences that captivate and inspire audiences worldwide.
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The team from Welcome to Wrexham accepts the award for Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program at the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Christopher de la Torre and Mohamed El Manasterly accept the award for outstanding picture editing for nonfiction programming for The Square.
The Square editing team members Mohamed El Manasterly (l), Pedro Kos (c) and Christopher de la Torre (r) celebrate their win for Outstanding Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming at the 2014 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys.
