On Set
Director — Cairo, 2025
Creative Director
We Don't
Make Ads.
We Create
Stories That
Sell.
Ziad Elaryan — Creative Director / Film Director / Advertising Consultant
Creative Director
Cairo, Egypt
A Director Who Builds
Brands Through
Cinematic Storytelling.
Ziad Elaryan is a Creative Director and Film Director based in Cairo — with a decade-plus career transforming brand briefs into cinematic advertising stories that move people and drive measurable results.
His work spans commercial directing, brand strategy, campaign development, and creative education — serving clients from regional brands to international agencies with the same uncompromising creative standard.
Every frame has intention. Every story has strategy. Every campaign is built to last.
On Set
Four Pillars of
Creative Excellence.
Every engagement is built around one goal: making your brand impossible to ignore.
Creative Direction
Film & Advertising Production
Consulting
Workshops & Courses
Not sure which service fits your project? Let's have a conversation first.
Start a Project →Selected Work.
Every Frame Intentional.
View All Projects →
Nike Middle East · 2025
Nike — Move With It
Creative Director & Director
Pepsi Egypt · 2024
Pepsi — Ramadan Campaign
Creative Director
CFF · 2024
Cairo Film Festival — Identity
Film Director
Vodafone Egypt · 2025
Vodafone — Brand Film
Director & Creative Director
Etisalat Egypt · 2024
Etisalat — Behind the Scenes
Director
Nile Holding · 2023
Nile Brand — Creative Process
Creative Director
Let's Build
Something Powerful.
Learn From
The Director's Chair.
View All Programs →Creative Direction Masterclass
Master the art of creative direction from brief to final frame. Learn how to lead campaigns, develop brand narratives, and direct creative teams with confidence.
Duration
6 Weeks
Level
Intermediate
Price
$499
Next cohort: July 15, 2026
Enroll Now →Advertising Storytelling Workshop
An intensive 2-day workshop on building emotionally resonant advertising stories that convert. Includes live brief exercises and portfolio reviews.
Duration
2 Days
Level
All Levels
Price
$299
Next cohort: June 28, 2026
Secure Your Seat →Film Directing Intensive
Three days on a real film set with Ziad as your directing mentor. Shoot a commercial brief from pre-production through final cut.
Duration
3 Days
Level
Advanced
Price
$599
Next cohort: August 5, 2026
Enroll Now →Book a
Session with Ziad.
Select a session type, pick a time slot, and we'll confirm within 24 hours.
Creative Consultation
One-on-one session to review your brand, campaign, or creative challenge and receive actionable direction.
Brand Strategy Session
Deep-dive into your brand positioning, visual identity, and advertising strategy with a full session report.
Campaign Development
Full campaign ideation session — from brief to concept, messaging, and production roadmap.
Trusted by
Brands & Visionaries.
“Ziad doesn't just direct — he transforms a brand brief into a visual language that audiences remember for years. The Ramadan campaign he led for us became the most-shared ad in our history.”
Laila Hassan
VP Marketing — Pepsi Egypt
“Working with Ziad changed how our entire creative team thinks about storytelling. He brought a cinematic precision to our campaign that we've never achieved before.”
Ahmed Karim
Creative Director — Leo Burnett Cairo
“Ziad doesn't just direct — he transforms a brand brief into a visual language that audiences remember for years. The Ramadan campaign he led for us became the most-shared ad in our history.”
Laila Hassan
VP Marketing — Pepsi Egypt
“Working with Ziad changed how our entire creative team thinks about storytelling. He brought a cinematic precision to our campaign that we've never achieved before.”
Ahmed Karim
Creative Director — Leo Burnett Cairo
“The brand film Ziad directed for us generated more organic reach in one week than our entire paid media budget that quarter. Pure cinematic storytelling that converts.”
Nour El-Din
CMO — Vodafone Egypt
“Ziad's workshop completely rewired how I approach creative briefs. After two days with him, I directed my first commercial solo. That's the impact of real mentorship.”
Mariam Soliman
Junior Creative Director — Freelance
“The brand film Ziad directed for us generated more organic reach in one week than our entire paid media budget that quarter. Pure cinematic storytelling that converts.”
Nour El-Din
CMO — Vodafone Egypt
“Ziad's workshop completely rewired how I approach creative briefs. After two days with him, I directed my first commercial solo. That's the impact of real mentorship.”
Mariam Soliman
Junior Creative Director — Freelance
Let's Start
a Conversation.
Whether you have a project brief, a brand challenge, or just want to explore what's possible — reach out. Every great campaign starts with a single conversation.
hello@ziadelaryan.com
+20 100 000 0000
@zeyad_amgad
Location
Cairo, Egypt — International
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