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Alexandria Project, LLC is a Texas-based production company established specifically to produce a series of documentaries about the ancient city of Alexandria, Egypt. As a history-oriented production company, we strive for excellence in every aspect of bringing history to life. Our team comprises talented international professionals dedicated to meticulous research, innovative storytelling, and exceptional cinematography.
Through our documentaries, we aim to transport audiences back in time to the ancient streets of Alexandria, unraveling its mysteries and showcasing its historical significance to a global audience.
Shorouk El Attar is an Egyptian film producer and the founder of Yotta Productions, a Cairo-based production service company. With nearly a decade and a half of experience, Shorouk has established a versatile career spanning various genres, including fictional, factual, and non-scripted works.
Shorouk has a robust track record of successfully managing large-scale productions both locally and internationally with major networks, including Netflix and Discovery. Her notable works include the Egyptian hit talk show Sahibet Alsaada, the award-winning documentary Voyage en Barberie, the international game show Ninja Warrior, the Cannes-nominated feature film Yomeddine, the Saudi feature film Fay’s Palette, the Discovery hit Expedition Unknown, and the Netflix documentary Unknown: The Lost Pyramid, among others.
What are you looking for at MIPCOM?
Objectives at MIPCOM: Our goal is to produce meticulously researched and beautifully crafted documentaries that highlight Alexandria’s historical significance and share its rich legacy with a global audience. We are actively seeking financial support, pickup deals, distribution deals and strategic collaborations to bring our ambitious projects to life.
Partnership Opportunities:
- Investors and Financiers:We invite those passionate about historical documentaries to provide the necessary funding to propel our projects forward.
- Broadcasters and Streaming Platforms:We are looking for partners interested in acquiring the rights to our series, ensuring it reaches a broad and diverse international audience.
- Distributors:We seek distribution deals to advance with the projects.
- Co-production Partners:We seek collaborators who can provide resources, expertise, and support through the development, production, and distribution stages.
- Technical Collaborators:We seek expertise in underwater filming, a crucial component given our extensive exploration of Alexandria’s submerged ruins.
Our Vision: Our aim is to forge partnerships that will enable us to create documentaries that not only educate but also captivate and inspire viewers worldwide. With the right support, we can bring the ancient city of Alexandria to life and showcase its historical significance in an engaging and impactful manner.
What are you bringing to MIPCOM?
At MIPCOM, we are excited to showcase two major projects, both at an advanced development stage and incorporating the latest in VR and AR production technologies to vividly recreate ancient Alexandria and its historic events:
- Underwater Feature Docu-Drama:This project delves into the mysteries and wonders of Cleopatra and Saint Mark. We dramatize the death scenes of these two pivotal figures, who were buried in the same location only a century apart. Utilizing cutting-edge underwater cinematography alongside VR technology, we aim to unveil secrets long hidden beneath the Mediterranean Sea and bring these monumental historical moments to life.
- Six-Part Docu-Drama Series:This series chronicles the rise and fall of a thousand-year-old civilization, from its foundation by Alexander the Great to the Arab conquest of Egypt. Through AR and VR enhancements, viewers can experience the significant events that shaped this influential city. We explore how each era contributed to transmitting the knowledge crafted and advanced in Alexandria to our modern world.
These projects not only highlight our commitment to high-quality, informative, and engaging content but also demonstrate innovative ways of connecting historical narratives with contemporary audiences through immersive technology.
What is your favourite MIPCOM memory?
This is only our second year attending MIPCOM, so our bank of memories is rather thin. However, our best memory from our inaugural market is the excitement of meeting so many talented and wonderful colleagues. It can be a bit overwhelming at first, but we quickly adjusted and created important new business relationships. The energy and passion of the people we met last year left a lasting impression and set a high bar for our future engagements. We’re excited to continue building on these connections and exploring new opportunities at this year’s market.
Company Hook:
Alexandria Project, LLC Proudly Contributes to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund:
The 2024 Children’s Fund Gala was held in Cannes during the Cannes Film Festival (Festival de Cannes). At the event honoring Magic and Cookie Johnson, Executive Producer Scott Pirnie, Producer Shorouk El-Attar, and Director Mina Nabil screened the trailer for “Alexandria: Empire of Ideas,” a six-part television series currently in development. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
