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Hi, I’m Jana, a filmmaker and storyteller who loves shaping everyday moments into cinematic experiences. I began storytelling as a personal form of self-expression, inspired by the simplicity of life and the honesty of daily occurrences. My work gravitates toward portraying real-life events with emotional nuance, much like the art of cinema. I’m passionate about writing and visual storytelling, and I enjoy collaborating across editing, scripting, and art direction to bring bold ideas to life.
Over the years I’ve honed my craft across short films, documentaries, music videos, and promotional content. I aim to keep growing as a writer and director, refining narrative pacing, character development, and visual storytelling while staying curious about new formats and opportunities to tell meaningful stories.
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Language
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Work Experience
Editor / Script Writer / Art Director at Jana Ahmad Zeineldeen Cinema and Television
January 1, 2024 - PresentEdited 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 - PresentDeveloped 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 - PresentConceptualized 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 - PresentCollaborated 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, 2023Wrote 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 - PresentDevelop 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 - PresentConceptualize 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 - PresentCollaborated 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, 2023Wrote 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 - PresentEdited 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 - PresentDeveloped 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 - PresentConceptualized 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 - PresentCollaborated 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, 2023Wrote 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 - PresentDeveloped 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, 2023Wrote 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 - PresentDeveloped 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 - PresentCollaborated 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 - PresentDevelop 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 - PresentConceptualize 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, 2023Wrote 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, 2020Wrote, 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, 2022Wrote, 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, 2023Wrote, directed, and edited a 20-minute drama short; visual storytelling focused on intimate, everyday moments.
Writer-Director-Editor at Nebulae (Independent Short Film)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Wrote and directed the screenplay for Nebulae, a psychological/emotional 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; 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 at Iraq Future Television – Badaro Street
January 1, 2024 - PresentDeveloped original concepts and adapted ideas into compelling scripts for television formats, including drama, talk shows, and episodic series. Structured scripts for TV-documentaries; cut, trimmed, and assembled footage with purpose and rhythm; shaped raw material into emotionally engaging narratives using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Art Director at Cruiser Shoes Brand (Commercial)
October 1, 2023 - PresentCollaborated with a team of producers and directors to create a commercial; crafted the commercial script and voiceover; managed post-production editing, led color correction and audio mixing; utilized After Effects and Premiere Pro; produced a series of social media videos; handled project management, video editing, storytelling, sound synchronization, color editing, and motion graphics templates.
Podcast Entertainment Art Program-Editor at Podcast Entertainment
October 1, 2023 - PresentConceptualized 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 that align with the creative vision and narrative goals.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Cinema and Television at Lebanese University-Institute
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Bachelor’s degree in Cinema and Television at Lebanese University-Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026Bachelor's degree in Cinema and Television at Lebanese University-Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026Bachelor’s degree in Cinema and Television at Lebanese University-Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Bachelor's degree in Cinema and Television at Lebanese University-Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Bachelor’s degree in Cinema and Television at Lebanese University-Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Bachelor's degree in Cinema and Television at Lebanese University-Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026Qualifications
Emotional Intelligence Level 1 Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Festival Award - Lebanese Film Festival in Latin America (Festival de Cine Libanes)
July 20, 2025 - December 21, 2025Beirut International Children and Family Film Festival Award
October 25, 2024 - December 21, 2025Egyptian American Film Festival Award
October 15, 2024 - December 21, 2025Beirut Shorts International Film Festival Award
October 7, 2024 - December 21, 2025Lebanese Film Festival of France (festival de film libanais de france) Award
July 21, 2024 - December 21, 2025Seattle Arab Film Festival Award
June 30, 2024 - December 21, 2025First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Volume 5
May 9, 2024 - December 21, 2025LebanonCinema Days
April 5, 2024 - December 21, 2025Top 10 selection for Short Film 'Like Grandpa' at Cinemaiyat Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Emotional Intelligence Level 1
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026Certificate: Daaw program shoot (4 episodes)
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026Internship: Eagle Films Production (Till Death Series)
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026Workshop: Art of Journalism, Midad academy
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026Emotional Intelligence Level 1 Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026Certificate of Attendance: Daaw program (4 episodes)
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026Workshop: Art of Journalism, Midad Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026Internship: Eagle Films Production
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026Internship in film production (Eagle Films) - Till Death Series
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Volume 5
May 9, 2024 - January 8, 2026Workshop Art of Journalism at Midad academy
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Emotional Intelligence Level One
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Top 10 selection, Cinemaiyat Film Festival for short film LIKE GRANDPA
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Emotional intelligence level one
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Internship with Eagle Films Production – Till Death Series (Director Philippe Asmar)
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Observed tasks of all crew members on set (First Assistant Director, Second Assistant Director, Sound Engineer, Director of Photography, etc.)
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Lebanese Film Festival in Latin America - Festival de Cine Libanes
July 20, 2025 - April 3, 2026Beirut International Children and Family Film Festival
October 25, 2024 - April 3, 2026Egyptian American Film Festival
October 15, 2024 - April 3, 2026Beirut Shorts International Film Festival
October 7, 2024 - April 3, 2026Lebanese Film Festival of France - festival de film libanais de france
July 21, 2024 - April 3, 2026Seattle Arab Film Festival
June 30, 2024 - April 3, 2026First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Volume 5
May 9, 2024 - April 3, 2026LebanonCinema Days
April 5, 2024 - April 3, 2026Emotional Intelligence Level 1
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Emotional Intelligence Level One Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026Workshop - Art of Journalism (Midad Academy)
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026Certificate - First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Volume 5
May 9, 2024 - April 21, 2026Internship - Eagle Films Production (Till Death Series)
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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