Hi, I’m Jana Ahmad Zeineldeen, a 24-year-old aspiring filmmaker with a passion for storytelling through visual media. I’m skilled in video editing, scriptwriting, and cinematography, and I’ve contributed to a wide range of short films and student projects, including documentaries, music videos, social media content, and promotional videos. I began storytelling as a form of self-expression, finding inspiration in the simplicity of life. I gravitate toward portraying everyday moments as personal, cinematic experiences and aim to tell stories that resonate on an emotional level.…

Jana Ahmad Zeineldeen

Hi, I’m Jana Ahmad Zeineldeen, a 24-year-old aspiring filmmaker with a passion for storytelling through visual media. I’m skilled in video editing, scriptwriting, and cinematography, and I’ve contributed to a wide range of short films and student projects, including documentaries, music videos, social media content, and promotional videos. I began storytelling as a form of self-expression, finding inspiration in the simplicity of life. I gravitate toward portraying everyday moments as personal, cinematic experiences and aim to tell stories that resonate on an emotional level.…

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Hi, I’m Jana Ahmad Zeineldeen, a 24-year-old aspiring filmmaker with a passion for storytelling through visual media. I’m skilled in video editing, scriptwriting, and cinematography, and I’ve contributed to a wide range of short films and student projects, including documentaries, music videos, social media content, and promotional videos.

I began storytelling as a form of self-expression, finding inspiration in the simplicity of life. I gravitate toward portraying everyday moments as personal, cinematic experiences and aim to tell stories that resonate on an emotional level.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor / Script Writer / Art Director at Jana Ahmad Zeineldeen Cinema and Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited news segments, entertainment shows, and promotional videos for television and social media; used Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for post-production.
Editor / Script Writer at Lebanon Media Production
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developed original concepts and adapted ideas into compelling scripts for television formats; structured scripts for TV-documentaries; crafted visual narratives using Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Art Director at Podcast Entertainment
October 1, 2023 - Present
Conceptualized and led the visual identity across film, television, digital and print; developed mood boards, style guides, and visual treatments aligned with creative vision.
Art Director at Cruiser Shoes Brand Campaign
November 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with producers and directors to create a commercial; crafted the commercial script and voiceover; managed post-production, color correction and audio mixing using After Effects and Premiere Pro; produced a series of social media videos.
Writer / Director / Editor at Nebulae
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Wrote and directed the psychological/emotional short film Nebulae; developed story structure, dialogue, character arcs, and pacing; cast and collaborated with Director of Photography; directed post-production including editing and color grading.
Editor / Script Writer / Art Director at Iraq Future Television - Badaro Street
October 1, 2023 - Present
Develop original concepts and adapt ideas into compelling scripts for TV formats, including drama, talk shows, and episodic series. Structure scripts for TV documentaries and craft emotionally engaging visual narratives by cutting, trimming, and assembling footage.
Art Program Editor at Podcast Entertainment
October 1, 2023 - Present
Conceptualize and lead the visual identity of projects by developing cohesive art direction across film, television, digital, and print media. Design mood boards, style guides, and visual treatments aligned with narrative goals.
Art Director at Cruiser Shoes Brand
October 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with producers and directors to create a commercial; crafted the script and voice-over; managed post-production editing, color correction, and audio mixing using After Effects and Premiere Pro. Produced a series of social media videos; project management and organization.
Director / Screenwriter / Editor at Nebulae (Independent Short Film)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Wrote and directed the screenplay for Nebulae, a psychological/emotional film exploring a paternal bond. Oversaw casting, shot planning with DoP, production management, and post-production workflow including editing and color grading.
Editor at Jana Ahmad Zeineldeen Cinema and Television
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited various content for television and social media, including news segments, entertainment shows, and promotional videos. Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for post-production tasks.
Editor / Script Writer / Art Director at Iraq Future Television - Badaro Street
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed original concepts and adapted ideas into compelling scripts for TV formats (drama, talk shows, and episodic series). Structured scripts for TV documentaries and crafted visual narratives by cutting, trimming, and assembling footage with rhythm. Used tools like Premiere Pro and After Effects to shape raw material into engaging stories.
Podcast Entertainment Art Program Editor at Lebanon Media Production
October 1, 2023 - Present
Conceptualized and led the visual identity of projects by developing cohesive art direction across film, television, digital, and print media. Designed mood boards, style guides, and visual treatments aligned with the creative vision and narrative goals.
Art Director at Cruiser Shoes Commercial (Freelance)
November 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with producers and directors to create a commercial; crafted the script and voiceover; managed post-production editing, led color correction and audio mixing, and utilized After Effects and Premiere Pro. Created a series of social media videos; focused on project management, video editing, storytelling, sound synchronization, color editing, and motion graphics templates.
Director / Writer / Editor at Nebulae (Independent Short Film)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Wrote and directed Nebulae, a psychological/emotional film exploring the paternal bond between a father and his daughter. Developed story structure, dialogue, character arcs, and pacing; oversaw casting; collaborated with the Director of Photography on shot composition, lighting, and camera movement; managed time and budget; directed post-production workflow including editing and color grading.
Editor / Script Writer / Art Director (Freelance) at Lebanon Media Production
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developed original concepts and adapted ideas into compelling scripts for television formats, including drama, talk shows, and episodic series. Structured scripts for TV documentaries; cut footage to shape emotionally engaging stories.
Writer / Director / Editor at Nebulae (Independent Short Film)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Wrote and directed the screenplay for Nebulae, a psychological/emotional short film exploring the paternal bond between a father and his daughter. Developed story structure, dialogue, character arcs, and pacing from concept to final draft. Oversaw casting and auditions, ensuring alignment with character vision. Worked closely with the Director of Photography on shot composition, lighting, and camera movement. Managed time and budget constraints while maintaining high production standards. Directed post-production workflow including editing and color grading.
Editor / Script Writer / Art Director at Lebanon Media Production
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developed original concepts and adapted ideas into compelling scripts for television formats, including drama, talk shows, and episodic series. Structured scripts for TV-documentaries and shaped raw material into emotionally engaging stories using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Art Director / Post-Production Editor at Cruiser Shoes Brand (Client) / Freelance
October 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with producers and directors to create a commercial; crafted the script and voiceover; managed post-production editing, color correction, and audio mixing using After Effects and Premiere Pro. Produced a series of social media videos; handled project management, video editing, storytelling, and motion graphics templates.
Editor / Script Writer at Iraq Future Television - Badaro Street
October 1, 2023 - Present
Develop original concepts and adapt ideas into compelling scripts for television formats (drama, talk shows, episodic series); structured scripts for TV documentaries; crafted visual narratives using Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Art program-editor at Podcast Entertainment
October 1, 2023 - Present
Conceptualize and lead the visual identity of projects by developing cohesive art direction across film, television, digital, and print media; design mood boards, style guides, and visual treatments.
Writer/Director/Editor at Nebulae
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Wrote and directed a psychological/emotional film exploring paternal bonds; developed story structure, dialogue, character arcs, and pacing from concept to final draft; oversaw casting and post-production.
Writer/Director/Editor at Rama short film
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Wrote, directed, and edited an 8-minute drama short; conceptualized the relationship between a father and daughter as a central theme.
Writer/Director/Editor at Like Grandpa Short Film
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Wrote, directed, and edited an 11-minute drama short; explored intergenerational themes and personal memory.
Writer/Director/Editor at From the Window Short Film
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Wrote, directed, and edited a 20-minute drama short; visual storytelling focused on intimate, everyday moments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cinema and Television at Lebanese University-Institute
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
Bachelor’s degree in Cinema and Television at Lebanese University-Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Cinema and Television at Lebanese University-Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Cinema and Television at Lebanese University-Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Cinema and Television at Lebanese University-Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Cinema and Television at Lebanese University-Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026

Qualifications

Emotional Intelligence Level 1 Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
Festival Award - Lebanese Film Festival in Latin America (Festival de Cine Libanes)
July 20, 2025 - December 21, 2025
Beirut International Children and Family Film Festival Award
October 25, 2024 - December 21, 2025
Egyptian American Film Festival Award
October 15, 2024 - December 21, 2025
Beirut Shorts International Film Festival Award
October 7, 2024 - December 21, 2025
Lebanese Film Festival of France (festival de film libanais de france) Award
July 21, 2024 - December 21, 2025
Seattle Arab Film Festival Award
June 30, 2024 - December 21, 2025
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Volume 5
May 9, 2024 - December 21, 2025
LebanonCinema Days
April 5, 2024 - December 21, 2025
Top 10 selection for Short Film 'Like Grandpa' at Cinemaiyat Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
Emotional Intelligence Level 1
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Certificate: Daaw program shoot (4 episodes)
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Internship: Eagle Films Production (Till Death Series)
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Workshop: Art of Journalism, Midad academy
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Emotional Intelligence Level 1 Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Certificate of Attendance: Daaw program (4 episodes)
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Workshop: Art of Journalism, Midad Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Internship: Eagle Films Production
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Internship in film production (Eagle Films) - Till Death Series
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Volume 5
May 9, 2024 - January 8, 2026
Workshop Art of Journalism at Midad academy
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Emotional Intelligence Level One
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Top 10 selection, Cinemaiyat Film Festival for short film LIKE GRANDPA
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Emotional intelligence level one
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Internship with Eagle Films Production – Till Death Series (Director Philippe Asmar)
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Observed tasks of all crew members on set (First Assistant Director, Second Assistant Director, Sound Engineer, Director of Photography, etc.)
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Lebanese Film Festival in Latin America - Festival de Cine Libanes
July 20, 2025 - April 3, 2026
Beirut International Children and Family Film Festival
October 25, 2024 - April 3, 2026
Egyptian American Film Festival
October 15, 2024 - April 3, 2026
Beirut Shorts International Film Festival
October 7, 2024 - April 3, 2026
Lebanese Film Festival of France - festival de film libanais de france
July 21, 2024 - April 3, 2026
Seattle Arab Film Festival
June 30, 2024 - April 3, 2026
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Volume 5
May 9, 2024 - April 3, 2026
LebanonCinema Days
April 5, 2024 - April 3, 2026
Emotional Intelligence Level 1
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

Skills

Experience Level