Mostafa is an experienced filmmaker who has worked extensively within the broadcast and TV industry for over 25 years for some of the leading media companies in the industry including BBC, ITV, SKY, Al-Jazeera, NBC, Disney and MBC ranging in positions from editor, producer to director and senior producer.
In 2005, Mostafa joined Al Jazeera Media Network, initially as a Programs Producer/Director with their English and Arabic channels. Over the course of his 10 years with Al Jazeera Media Network he held different managerial positions including Head of Production with their Children Channel, Head of Programs for the Documentary Channel and eventually their Global Production Operations Manager for programs and documentaries.
With a Master’s Degree in filmmaking and an award in education and training he also lectures at University for the Creative Arts in digital TV and Media production and technology. ALI AND HIS MIRACLE SHEEP, which he co-produced, had its world premiere and won the prestigious Best Film Award at Sheffield Doc Fest UK Competition 2021 and has since been selected by over 30 major international festivals, winning several awards and prizes.