Mazen El Motagawel is an Egyptian cinematographer, director, and lighting designer, with a professional career spanning more than 25 years. His career began at the age of 23, when he became the youngest cinematographer in the Arab world after taking on the role for the film The Seventh Sense.

El Motagawel graduated from the Higher Institute of Cinema in 2004 and quickly gained recognition for his artistic vision and technical expertise. His cinematography career includes several major films, including all three installments of Welad Rizk, for which he received the Best Cinematography Award in recognition of his exceptional work. His credits also include El Kheleyya (The Cell), one of the most notable action films in Egyptian cinema.
In the advertising industry, El Motagawel has collaborated with international agencies and major global brands. His work has taken him to more than 20 countries, including Spain, Italy, the United States, Brazil, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Russia. In 2021, he gained global acclaim for directing, shooting, and designing the lighting for the Royal Mummies Parade. His latest work is directing the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum.