Biography
Director And Producer Osama Rezg -Libya
Osama Rezg is an acclaimed director known for his distinctive contributions to the Libyan media landscape. In 2009, he received a prestigious grant from the British Cultural Center (Leader Culture Ship International) and held several directing and film production certifications from London and Scotland. Rezg's career trajectory took him to Dubai for two years, where he directed commercials and documentaries. However, he returned to his homeland in mid-2007 to become one of the founders of Allibiya Channel, directing numerous award-winning programs. His first significant documentary, "Anihum.... Sayed Alkalimat" (2008), focused on Libyan philosopher Assadeg Anihum.
His initial foray into the work of drama was with the comedy series Ala Alhawa (2008). Following this, he co-directed the drama series "Kul Youm Ehkaya" (2009) - a unique project in Libyan media, as it was the first time three directors shared directing duties on the same work.
Rezg's entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish his company, Alsora for Media Production, in 2003. The company was the springboard for various projects, including "Ala Alhawa," "kul Youm Egkaya," and numerous documentaries and commercials. He continued his entrepreneurial journey by co-founding ART Production with Walid Ellafi in 2013, which became one of Libya's most important production houses for drama and cinema.
He directed several successful works of drama, including "Phobia" (2013), "Dragunov" (2014), and "The Random" (2013), a short film that participated in over 20 film festivals and garnered several awards. He continued to create award-winning series such as "Rubik" (2017), "Zankat Arreh" (2019), and "Azza'imain" (2020).
Rezg's first full-length feature film was "Al-Baroni" (2021), depicting the life story of Libyan fighter Suleiman Al-Baroni. That same year, he directed the series "Ghassak" and was the executive producer for "Zankat Arreeh- Part Two." In 2022 and 2023, he directed the historical series "Assaraya."
Rezg's accomplishments have not gone unnoticed; in 2021, he was selected as one of Libya's 40 most influential figures under 40. As ART Production Company celebrated its tenth anniversary, it is recognized as the leading production house in Libya and the Maghreb. This is in no small part due to Rezg's effective management, relentless work ethic, and high standards of production, which have garnered praise from Arab celebrities who participated in the company's productions.
Despite working with smaller budgets than his counterparts in the Gulf countries, Egypt, and the Middle East, Rezg has managed to maintain high technical and creative standards. His ability to combine artistic vision, effective management, and intelligent production has elevated Libyan-Maghrebi productions, making them popular across the region and the Arab world. His work and the awards it has won testify to his talent, vision, and commitment to his craft.
