Director | Filmmaker
AMR
AL-KARMY
Amr is an award-winning director and filmmaker based in Dubai.
SERVE NO PURPOSE
Drama | 10m | 2024
Serve No Purpose is a deeply personal and poignant short film directed by Amr AL-Karmy, inspired by real-life struggles and resilience in the face of suffering. The film was created as a heartfelt response to the anguish experienced by innocent people affected by conflict.
Serve No Purpose has garnered significant recognition, winning 11 prestigious awards and being officially selected for 16 international film festivals.
Starring
Kaylese Callender, Anna Drachova and Elhassan Abdalla
Best Director
Ottawa Film Festival
2024
Best Short Film
Navy International
Film Festival
2024
Best Director
Eastern Europe Film Festival
2024
About
Amr AL-Karmy is a director and filmmaker based in Dubai, UAE, with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in narrative films, branded content, and documentaries. His work has earned international recognition, including 11 awards. Amr holds a BA in Film and TV Production from the University of Bedfordshire in the UK.
Amr has collaborated with major brands such as Warner Bros. Discovery, National Geographic, Emirates, Michelin, ADNOC, PUMA, DCT Abu Dhabi, Red Sea Global, SPL, SAFF, Dubai Tourism and MAADEN.
Catch Amr's interview with Tokyo International Film Festival
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
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Best Director – Ottawa Film Award Festival, Canada.
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Best Drama – Reale Film Festival, Italy.
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Best Director – Mokkho International Film Festival, India.
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Best Cinematography – Batangas Balisong Film Festival, Philippines.
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Best Director – Golden Earth Film Festival, USA.
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Best Short Film – Navy International Film Festival, Malaysia.
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Best Director – Eastern Europe Film Festival, Romania.
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Best Screenplay – Mokkho International Film Festival, India.
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Best Director – Batangas Balisong Film Festival, Philippines.
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Best Director – Rohip International Film Festival, India.
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