Hi, I’m Jehad—Doha-based filmmaker and production professional with a strong background in pre-production, coordination, and creative collaboration across departments. I’ve grown by building production plans, coordinating location permits, and shaping shoot schedules, all while keeping a friendly, proactive approach on set and in meetings with multiple teams. Over the years I’ve contributed to short and feature projects through roles such as writer-director, cinematographer, and assistant director, working with Katara Studios, Doha Film Institute, and Northwestern University-affiliated projects. I’m excited to continue developing dynamic stories from the Middle East to international audiences, with a passion for collaborative storytelling and hands-on problem-solving on set.

Jehad Nael Al-Hallaq

Hi, I’m Jehad—Doha-based filmmaker and production professional with a strong background in pre-production, coordination, and creative collaboration across departments. I’ve grown by building production plans, coordinating location permits, and shaping shoot schedules, all while keeping a friendly, proactive approach on set and in meetings with multiple teams. Over the years I’ve contributed to short and feature projects through roles such as writer-director, cinematographer, and assistant director, working with Katara Studios, Doha Film Institute, and Northwestern University-affiliated projects. I’m excited to continue developing dynamic stories from the Middle East to international audiences, with a passion for collaborative storytelling and hands-on problem-solving on set.

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Hi, I’m Jehad—Doha-based filmmaker and production professional with a strong background in pre-production, coordination, and creative collaboration across departments. I’ve grown by building production plans, coordinating location permits, and shaping shoot schedules, all while keeping a friendly, proactive approach on set and in meetings with multiple teams.

Over the years I’ve contributed to short and feature projects through roles such as writer-director, cinematographer, and assistant director, working with Katara Studios, Doha Film Institute, and Northwestern University-affiliated projects. I’m excited to continue developing dynamic stories from the Middle East to international audiences, with a passion for collaborative storytelling and hands-on problem-solving on set.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Associate Producer at Katara Studios
March 1, 2024 - Present
Works in pre-production with booking crew, filing for location permits, creating production breakdowns for creatives, creating recce schedules, and other pre-production processes.
Feature-Length Screenplay Consultant at Syneastes Films
February 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Consulted award-winning filmmaker Rana Kazkaz on her feature screenplay Hakawati’s Daughter.
Research Assistant at Northwestern University
December 1, 2020 - March 31, 2023
Filed observational footage weekly as part of the production of a documentary; documented 30+ short Arab films as part of research; conducted audio interviews.
Short Script Lab Participant at Doha Film Institute
December 1, 2025 - Present
Went through a rigorous writing restructuring with mentors and participants; produced a short script after two weeks of intensive sessions on scripting.
Youth Film Workshop Participant at Doha Film Institute
February 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Attended workshop sessions that delve into identifying one’s visual language; attended sessions on directing actors, sound design, and editing; collaborated with workshop participants to bring my short film to life.
Writer & Director at Doha Film Institute
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
T-Shirts & Cakes. Short Film (MedFilm Festival, Canada Shorts - Honorable Mention).
Cinematographer at Studio 20Q Production
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Al Sayyad (2023) Cinematographer for a short film.
Production Coordinator at Katara Studios/Ambient Films
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Blue 52 (2023) – Feature Film (Qatar Shoot).
Writer & Director at Studio 20Q Production
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
A wal Yom ‘Aza (2022) Short Film.
Assistant Director (AD) Department Intern at Philistine Films
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Stranger’s Case (2022) – Feature Film (Jordan Shoot).
First Assistant Director at Doha Film Institute
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Somewhere the Sun Never Sets (2026) – Short Film.
First Assistant Director at Doha Film Institute
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Ghafla (2025) – Short Film.
3rd Assistant Director at Doha Film Institute
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Sari & Amira (2024) – Short Film.
3rd Assistant Director at Katara Studios
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Where’s Sa3ood (2024) – Feature Film.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Qualifications

RED RAPTOR Training Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Student Leadership Award for Class of 2023
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Six Dean’s List Honors
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

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