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I’m Leila Hafez, a creative filmmaker, visual storyteller, and video editor based in Cairo. With a B.A. in Film and a background in Fine Arts, I love shaping ideas into polished visual narratives—whether I’m working on short films, commercial projects, or branded content. Across the production pipeline, I handle editing, color grading, dialogue cleanup, sound design, and final exports, and I also support production planning with scripting and cinematography. I enjoy collaborating on projects and translating creative direction into clear, engaging results that connect with audiences.…I’m Leila Hafez, a creative filmmaker, visual storyteller, and video editor based in Cairo. With a B.A. in Film and a background in Fine Arts, I love shaping ideas into polished visual narratives—whether I’m working on short films, commercial projects, or branded content. Across the production pipeline, I handle editing, color grading, dialogue cleanup, sound design, and final exports, and I also support production planning with scripting and cinematography. I enjoy collaborating on projects and translating creative direction into clear, engaging results that connect with audiences.

Leila Hafez

Photographer, Video Editor, Film Director, +5

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I’m Leila Hafez, a creative filmmaker, visual storyteller, and video editor based in Cairo. With a B.A. in Film and a background in Fine Arts, I love shaping ideas into polished visual narratives—whether I’m working on short films, commercial projects, or branded content. Across the production pipeline, I handle editing, color grading, dialogue cleanup, sound design, and final exports, and I also support production planning with scripting and cinematography. I enjoy collaborating on projects and translating creative direction into clear, engaging results that connect with audiences.…I’m Leila Hafez, a creative filmmaker, visual storyteller, and video editor based in Cairo. With a B.A. in Film and a background in Fine Arts, I love shaping ideas into polished visual narratives—whether I’m working on short films, commercial projects, or branded content. Across the production pipeline, I handle editing, color grading, dialogue cleanup, sound design, and final exports, and I also support production planning with scripting and cinematography. I enjoy collaborating on projects and translating creative direction into clear, engaging results that connect with audiences.

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I’m Leila Hafez, a creative filmmaker, visual storyteller, and video editor based in Cairo. With a B.A. in Film and a background in Fine Arts, I love shaping ideas into polished visual narratives—whether I’m working on short films, commercial projects, or branded content.

Across the production pipeline, I handle editing, color grading, dialogue cleanup, sound design, and final exports, and I also support production planning with scripting and cinematography. I enjoy collaborating on projects and translating creative direction into clear, engaging results that connect with audiences.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Arabic

Fluent

Work Experience

Co-English Teacher & Winter Camp Organizer at STEAMulation Hub

December 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024

Co-taught English and helped organize creative educational camps, supporting learning through hands-on, creative STEAM-based activities.

Freelance Photographer & Videographer at Self-Employed

October 1, 2020 - Present

Produced photo and video content from concept to delivery. Captured professional video and audio for interviews, events, and branded content, ensuring a consistent creative result from planning through final output.

Filmmaker & Editor at Self-Employed

October 1, 2020 - Present

Managed end-to-end post-production for short films and commercial projects. Edited footage, performed color grading, cleaned up dialogue, designed sound, and prepared final video exports. Also supported scripting and cinematography, contributing to production planning and delivery.

Independent Creative Practitioner (Photography, Film & Editing) at Self-employed

October 1, 2020 - Present

Independent, self-directed practice developing exploratory short films, immersive editing, atmospheric photography, and conceptual portraits, with a focus on color theory, natural lighting, and the emotional weight of fine arts.

Social Media Specialist at Target Life Training & Consultancy

January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019

Supported social media efforts for a training and consultancy organization, contributing to day-to-day digital content and campaign activity.

Gallery Curator & Fine Artist at Synagogue Gallery, Groningen

May 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018

Managed spatial design, prepared original artworks for display, built and maintained exhibition spaces, and contributed to color-driven digital color grading foundations.