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The best of Amr Kotb’s three satirical short films: Nigel Goes East, Nigel Goes West, and Nigel Goes Biden
In 2024 Amr played the role of “Adam” in the play, Arrangements which was selected for the New York Theatre Festival. This is a short clip from the production. The play was written and co-directed by Jasmine Amjad.
“Nigel Goes West,” a short film written, directed, and starring Amr Kotb
Talk delivered to the World Affairs Council on Egypt-US Relations
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In 2024, Amr adapted his pilot, Public Servitude, to the stage as part of a one act festival. In addition to writing the piece, directed, produced, casted, and starred in it as well. This is a clip from the show.
Highlights from one of Amr’s stand up sets
“Nigel Goes Biden,” a short film written, directed, and starring Amr Kotb
“Nigel Goes East,” a short film written, directed, and starring Amr Kotb
Short film produced for VICE News on Presidential Elections in Egypt
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Short Film - “The Dotted Line”
Short Film - “The Dotted Line”
Short Film - “The Dotted Line”
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Television Script
- Recently completed a single camera dramedy about a 30-something Arab-American millennial who decides to get involved in local government after the 2016 presidential election. Pilot script is available upon request.
The Daily Orb
The Daily Orb is a satirical news website that Amr co-created and continuously writes for. Recent articles include:
- Oxford Comma Revolutionary Front Storms Offices of Grammarly
- Harvard Study: Having Black family and friends does not absolve you of racism
- Court rejects ‘morning sh*ts’ in wrongful termination case
Published Writing
In his past life as a foreign policy expert/journalist, Amr wrote numerous articles and editorials for a wide range of media, news, and academic outlets, with bylines in CNN, Huffington Post, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic Council, among others. A few noteworthy pieces include:
- CNN: Lights flicker in Egypt as 'megaprojects' sap funds
- Cairo Review of Global Affairs: My Search for Tahrir Square
- Washington Post (co-authored with N.Okail): Egypt’s authoritarian crackdown hasn’t helped in the fight against terrorism
Medium
Amr keeps a steady stream of articles/editorials/reflections on politics, society, and culture flowing on his Medium page. Recent pieces include: