Maher Nabil Hanaallah — Cinematographer, EchoNile Studios

Land of Religions · EchoNile Studios

Maher Nabil Hanaallah

ماهر نبيل حنالله

Cinematographer

Maher Nabil Hanaallah is a cinematographer at EchoNile Studios. His work covers operating professional cameras, planning camera movement, setting up lighting and composing shots in close collaboration with directors and production teams. Before joining EchoNile he was a cinematographer at Filmy Production (2022-2024), shooting films and commercials. He studied cinematography at the French University in Egypt’s Continuing Education Centre, earning a Diploma in Cinematic Arts. He is a member of the Egyptian Arab Association for Culture, Media and Arts and has volunteered with the Ministry of Social Solidarity’s homeless outreach programme.

FieldCinematography, natural-light photography and documentary visual storytelling
Professional experience
  • EchoNile Studios — Cinematographer · Jan 2025 – Present
  • Filmy Production — Cinematographer · Jan 2022 – Dec 2024

Contribution to the film

Land of Religions

His attention to natural light and texture supports the film’s sense of physical presence. Rock, fabric, weather and faces remain tactile, helping viewers feel the environment rather than only observe it.

Candlelit prayer image from Land of Religions

Film

Where landscape becomes testimony.

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Professional contributions, clearly credited.

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