Ali Ali

Ali Ali is a prominent director known for his work in the advertising industry. Originally from Egypt, he began his academic journey studying Computer Engineering at the American University in Cairo. However, he shifted his focus to Art Direction at the Miami Ad School, leading to a successful career in creative roles. He has worked as an art director and creative director for renowned agencies such as Leagas Delaney, JWT, Leo Burnett, and DDB Berlin.

Ali's directorial debut, "Never Say No to Panda," garnered significant acclaim, winning a Cannes Gold Lion Award and achieving over 100 million views on YouTube. This campaign was recognized by The Guardian as one of the most watched viral campaigns of all time. Throughout his career, he has directed over 70 commercials for major brands like Vodafone, Google, Coca-Cola, Budweiser, and Amazon. His accolades include multiple awards, such as the D&AD Yellow Pencil for Best Director and another Cannes Gold Lion in 2019 for his work with Diesel. Recently, he was named one of the top ten most awarded film directors globally by The Gunn Report, alongside notable figures like Taika Waititi.12