DISHA HISHAM
Cinematographer & Director
Moustafa Hisham (Disha) is an Egyptian cinematographer and director. Beginning in photography at the age of 16, his practice expanded into illustration, graphic design, and 2D motion graphics — forming a layered visual perspective. This foundation led to a focus on cinema, developed through formal education and on-set experience. Work spans TV, documentaries, and commercials, with an emphasis on meaningful, visually expressive storytelling.
He has been involved in major productions within the cinematography department, including Tayea', Blue Elephant II, El Aref, and El Sett — working alongside leading cinematographers and directors, and shaping a strong visual foundation.
El Sett
Camera Operator
Blue Elephant II
Focus Puller
El Aref
Focus Puller
Tayea'
2nd AC — Lighting Script
Moment from "El Sett" movie behind the scenes | DOP: Abdel Salam Moussa | Dir: Marwan Hamed | Captured by Khaled Zohny
Moment from "Blue Elephant II" movie behind the scenes | DOP: Ahmed Al Morsy | Dir: Marwan Hamed | Captured by Khaled Zohny
From Recce to Frame
With a strong visual foundation, recce pictures become the starting point of the preparation process — where observations evolve through hand-drawn lighting plans and 2D & 3D illustrations into practical cinematic frames.
Prince El Kebda — Cinematography by Disha Hisham | Directed by Youssef Gallab
Features & Awards
His work has been featured on platforms such as Vimeo Staff Picks, Directors Library, and Instagram's Blog of the Week, as well as in major international festivals including Cairo International Film Festival, Shorts Shorts Film Festival & Asia, Kaohsiung Film Festival, and Malmö Arab Film Festival.
"Transit" — Vimeo Staff Pick selection
"Not Geo" — Shnit Jury Award
Manassat Festival 2024 — Best Cinematography & Best Documentary Audience Award
Abu Judy — +10 International Film Festivals
