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I am an experienced artist and filmmaker with a well-established portfolio in the creative industry. I am proficient in cinematography, video production, video editing, photography, and visual storytelling. Having earned my Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Damascus University, I am dedicated to my craft and passionate about telling compelling stories through visual media.
Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, I have directed and filmed numerous projects, including documentaries and live music concerts. I enjoy working collaboratively and leading teams to create meaningful and engaging content that highlights cultural projects and social initiatives.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Work Experience
Lead Filmmaker at Contrast Productions
January 1, 2018 - PresentLeading filmmaking efforts including directing, cinematography, and video editing on various projects since 2018.
Director & Cinematographer & Video Editor at Canadian Arabic Orchestra
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025Directed and filmed the 'Roots' documentary highlighting the orchestra's 2019 tour in Canada. Led multi-camera directing, videography, and video editing for live music festivals from 2020 to 2023.
Director & Cinematographer & Video Editor at Jump Start Refugee & Angel Investors Ontario
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025Filmed and directed video highlighting the Re-invest Project in collaboration with Jump Start Refugee & Angel Investors Ontario Organizations in 2022.
Director & Cinematographer & Video Editor at Environics Institute
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025Filmed and directed a short film highlighting the study of the Syrian Refugee Lived Experience in Canada, a project in collaboration with the Environics Institute in 2023.
Director & Cinematographer at ABRAR Trauma and Mental Health Services
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025Directed and filmed the video highlighting the Brave Space Project in collaboration with ABRAR Trauma and Mental Health Services in 2023.
Guest Speaker, Digital Media Productions Trainer at Operation Springboard
May 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025Provided training on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, videography, filmmaking, and web design from April 2019 to May 2019.
Lead Filmmaker at Contrast Productions
January 1, 2018 - PresentDirected and led filmmaking projects from 2018 to present, including managing the complete creative process and production.
Director & Cinematographer & Video Editor at Canadian Arabic Orchestra, Root Documentary
December 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025Filmed and directed 'Roots,' a documentary highlighting the tour of the Canadian Arabic Orchestra in Canada in 2019.
Multi-cam Director & Videographer & Video Editor at Canadian Arabic Orchestra, Festival of Arabic Music & Arts
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025Led and directed a team of videographers in live music concerts of the Canadian Arabic Orchestra from 2020 to 2023.
Director & Cinematographer & Video Editor at Jump Start Refugee & Angel Investors Ontario
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025Filmed and directed a video highlighting the Re-invest Project in collaboration with Jump Start Refugee & Angel Investors Ontario organizations.
Director & Cinematographer & Video Editor at Environics Institute
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025Filmed and directed a short film highlighting the study of the Syrian Refugee Lived Experience in Canada project in collaboration with the Environics Institute.
Director & Cinematographer at ABRAR Trauma and Mental Health Services
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025Filmed and directed a video highlighting the Brave Space Project in collaboration with ABRAR Trauma and Mental Health Services.
Guest Speaker, Digital Media Productions Trainer at Operation Springboard
May 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025Provided training on Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), videography, filmmaking, and web design from April to May 2019.
Education
Bachelor's degree at Damascus University, Syria
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016Qualifications
Digital Media Productions Trainer
April 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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