Maher Sabry, a notable individual, was born in Cairo, Egypt, to an upper middle-class family. He attended the esteemed Victoria College, a prestigious private school that has been frequented by many Arab and Egyptian celebrities, including renowned filmmakers such as Yousef Chahine and Shady Abdel Salam, as well as actors like Omar Shereif, Ahmed Ramzy, and Samir Sabri.
Maher Sabry's academic pursuits led him to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature and drama from Cairo University in 1993. Following his graduation, he immersed himself in the world of theatre, acting in, co-writing, and directing several plays, while also starring in student movies and independent films. In addition, he dedicated his time to teaching children drama, arts, and English, as well as publishing cartoons and poetry.
In 1998, Maher Sabry made his mark on the stage with his play "The Harem," which earned him recognition for being the first director to portray gay and lesbian love in a lyrical and sympathetic manner on stage, and indeed in the Egyptian media as a whole. His work as a gay activist for Egyptian LGBTQ individuals, including his coverage of the notorious Queen Boat arrests in 2001, led to him receiving the prestigious Felipa De Souza Award in 2002.
Maher Sabry's passion for cinema led him to study the art form in San Francisco, where he has created several short films and a documentary. His feature-length narrative film, "Toul Omry," serves as his directorial debut.
