Category
Seminar/Talk
09
Days00
Hours23
MinutesSeminar/Talk
What makes a great shoot? This panel brings creatives together to explore the importance of teamwork, clear communication, and understanding each role, while sharing insights on how collaboration can take a shoot from good to great.
Date: 29 August 2026
Day: Saturday
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fee: Free Entry
Location: 22 Cleopatra St, El Korba, Heliopolis
Panelists:
Mazen Zaki "Creative director"
Louay Nasser "Photographer"
Bassem Eldabour " Videographer"
Wassem "Producer"
Esraa Wagdy "Art director"
Khalid Farid "Stylist"
Outline of the talk:
* why is it important for all the team to be aligned
* how to help in making the shoot bigger and better
* what are the roles and what does each role do
* we all creatives prep for shoots
* how to make a great shoot
About Mazen Zaki:
Mazen Zaki is a Cairo-based fashion stylist and creative director whose work bridges cultural narratives and contemporary styling. His creative practice emphasizes storytelling, cultural identity, and experimental fashion direction. Alongside styling, he is the founder and creative force behind the ready-to-wear label Gozoour, which reinterprets Egyptian heritage through modern design.
He studied Fashion Studies at Modern Sciences & Arts (MSA) University, Cairo – studied fashion and built foundational expertise in styling and design. He also learned about fashion illustrations, technical drawings , pattern making, and trend forecasting.
Mazen Zaki believes that fashion and visual storytelling should communicate more than aesthetics, they should express identity, emotion, and narrative. His approach combines strategic thinking with creative execution, building cohesive visual worlds that resonate with audiences and strengthen brand presence. Every project is developed with a focus on mood, character, and cultural relevance, ensuring a distinct and memorable outcome.
Link to registration: https://forms.gle/uQEBC3vDiFrMzNfZ9
Photopia, Cleopatra, El-Montaza, Heliopolis, Egypt