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I am Sara Elias, an award-winning film and media producer and educator. I lead media projects from concept to post-production, with a focus on multimodal storytelling, AI-enabled workflows, and impactful social content.
As a lecturer and research-driven practitioner, I mentor teams, develop digital campaigns, and explore the intersection of cinema, AI, and education across global settings.
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Language
Arabic
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English
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Spanish; Castilian
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French
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Turkish
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Work Experience
Associate professor at British University of Egypt (BUE)
January 1, 2015 - June 12, 2024Teaching courses including Film, Directing, Screenwriting, Advanced Cinematography, Film Production, Digital Editing, History of International Cinema, Introduction to Film, and supervising graduation projects.
Founder at Maseera Studio
January 1, 2015 - June 12, 2024Founded an award-winning media and training studio offering full-service film production for fiction films and documentaries.
Online Film Editing Instructor at Lessonpal (US)
January 1, 2014 - June 12, 2024Instructing students in online film editing courses.
Film Researcher and Content Producer at Story Lab (UK)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Conducting film research and producing content related to film storytelling.
TV Program Screenwriter at VCI Production
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018Screenwriter for a TV program focused on youth and women (26 episodes).
Cameraman, Editor at Hayat TV Channel
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2020Shooting and editing 3 complete episodes per month for television.
Film Instructor at Art Lounge, Excellence, Diwan Bookstores
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Providing film instruction to students and participants.
Media Designer and Marketing Specialist at 360 Solutions & Aspire Co.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Developing media design and marketing strategies.
Creative Director and Marketing Specialist at Terraco Co.
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Directing and designing TV advertisements and other multimedia promotional projects, including short demonstrative videos and longer illustrated versions.
Associate Professor at British University of Egypt (BUE)
January 1, 2015 - June 9, 2024Teaching courses in Film Directing, Screenwriting, Advanced Cinematography, Film Production, Digital Editing, History of International Cinema, Introduction to Film, and supervising graduation projects.
Founder at Maseera Studio
January 1, 2014 - June 9, 2024Founded an award-winning media and training studio providing full-service film production for fiction films and documentaries.
Online Film Editing Instructor at Lessonpal (U.S.)
January 1, 2014 - June 9, 2024Providing instruction on film editing techniques and software in an online format.
Film Researcher and Content Producer at Story Lab (UK)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Conducting film research and producing content within the Story Lab, focusing on multimodal storytelling.
TV Program Screen Writer at VCI Production
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018Screenwriting for a TV program targeting youth and women, creating 26 episodes.
Associate Professor at British University of Egypt (BUE)
January 1, 2015 - June 6, 2024Teaching courses including Film Directing, Screenwriting, Advanced Cinematography, Film Production, Digital Editing, History of International Cinema, and Introduction to Film. Supervising graduation projects and mentoring students to develop their skills in filmmaking and media production.
Founder at Maseera Studio
January 1, 2015 - June 6, 2024Established an award-winning media and training studio providing full-service film production for fiction films and documentaries. Leading production, creative direction, and client relations while fostering a creative environment for storytelling and media training.
Online Film Editing Instructor at Lessonpal (U.S)
January 1, 2014 - June 6, 2024Delivering online instruction in film editing techniques, guiding students through software tools and storytelling best practices to improve their editing skills.
Film Researcher and Content Producer at Story Lab (UK)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Conducting film research and producing content related to storytelling, film trends, and media production innovations to support academic and professional projects.
TV Program Screenwriter at VCI Production
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018Writing scripts for TV programs targeted at youth and women, including developing 26 episodes, crafting engaging narratives and dialogues that align with program objectives.
Cameraman and Editor at Hayat TV Channel
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2020Operating cameras and editing video content, shooting and editing 3 complete episodes per month. Collaborated with production teams to deliver high-quality broadcasts.
Film Instructor at Art Lounge, Excellence, Diwan Bookstores
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Instructing aspiring filmmakers in various aspects of film production and digital editing to enhance their practical skills and understanding of cinematic techniques.
Media Designer and Marketing Specialist at 360 Solutions & Aspire Co.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Designed media and marketing materials, contributed to promotional projects, short videos, and multimedia content to support company marketing objectives.
Creative Director and Marketing Specialist at Terraco Co.
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Directed and designed TV advertisements and other multimedia promotional projects, including short demonstrative videos and illustrated versions, enhancing brand visibility and product promotion.
Associate Professor at British University of Egypt
January 1, 2015 - June 18, 2024Teaching film directing, screenwriting, advanced cinematography, film production, digital editing, history of international cinema, introduction to film, and supervising graduation projects.
Founder at Maseera Studio
January 1, 2014 - June 18, 2024Founded an award-winning media and training studio offering full-service film production, focused on fiction films and documentaries.
Online Film Editing Instructor at Lessonpal (U.S.)
January 1, 2014 - June 18, 2024Providing instruction in film editing techniques online.
Film Researcher and Content Producer at Story Lab (UK)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Conducting film research and producing content focused on storytelling and related topics.
TV Program Screenwriter at VCI Production
September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018Writing scripts for TV programs targeting youth and women, producing 26 episodes.
Cameraman and Editor at Hayat TV Channel
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2020Shooting and editing three complete episodes per month for various programs.
Film Instructor at Art Lounge, Excellence, Diwan Bookstores
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Teaching film courses and workshops.
Media Designer and Marketing Specialist at 360 Solutions & Aspire Co.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Handling media design and marketing projects, including directing and designing TV advertisements and multimedia promotional content.
Creative Director and Marketing Specialist at Terraco Co.
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Directing and designing TV advertisements and other multimedia promotional projects, producing short demonstrative and long illustrated videos.
Associate Professor at British University of Egypt (BUE)
January 1, 2015 - June 8, 2024Teaching courses related to film including Film Directing, Screenwriting, Advanced Cinematography, Film Production, Digital Editing, History of International Cinema, Introduction to Film, and supervising graduation projects.
Founder at Maseera Studio
January 1, 2015 - June 8, 2024Founded an award-winning media and training studio offering full-service film production for fiction films and documentaries.
Online Film Editing Instructor at Lessonpal (U.S)
January 1, 2014 - June 8, 2024Provided online education on film editing.
Film Researcher and Content Producer at Story Lab (UK)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Conducted film research and produced content related to film projects.
TV Program Screenwriter at VCI Production
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018Screenwriter for a TV program targeted at youth and women, contributing 26 episodes.
Cameraman and Editor at Hayat TV channel
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2020Handled shooting and editing of three complete episodes monthly.
Film Instructor at Art Lounge, Excellence, Diwan Bookstores
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Provided film instruction and education.
Media Designer and Marketing Specialist at 360 Solutions & Aspire Co.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Worked on media design and marketing activities.
Creative Director and Marketing Specialist at Terraco Co.
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Directed and designed TV ads and other multimedia promotional projects including short demonstrative videos and longer illustrated versions.
Associate Professor at British University of Egypt (BUE)
January 1, 2015 - PresentTeaching various film-related courses including Film Directing, Screenwriting, Advanced Cinematography, Film Production, Digital Editing, History of International Cinema, Introduction to Film, and supervising graduation projects.
Founder/Producer at Maseera Studio
January 1, 2015 - PresentFounded and produced content for an award-winning media production company offering full services such as corporate and cinematic media productions, media buying, Meta ads, and SEO.
Online Film Editing Instructor at Lessonpal (U.S)
January 1, 2014 - PresentInstructing students online in film editing techniques.
Film Researcher and Content Producer at Story Lab (UK)
December 31, 2022 - July 14, 2025Researching and producing film content supporting academic and creative projects.
Screenwriter of TV program for youth and women (26 episodes) at VCI Production
December 31, 2018 - July 14, 2025Wrote screenplays for TV programs targeting youth and women audiences.
Cameraman, Editor at Hayat TV Channel
December 31, 2020 - July 14, 2025Handled shooting and editing of three complete TV episodes per month.
Film Instructor at Art Lounge, Excellence, Diwan Bookstores
December 31, 2015 - July 14, 2025Teaching film courses and workshops at various institutions.
Media Designer and Marketing Specialist at 360 Solutions & Aspire Co.
December 31, 2015 - July 14, 2025Worked on media design and marketing projects.
Creative Director and Marketing Specialist at Terraco Co.
December 31, 2013 - July 14, 2025Directed and designed TV advertisements and other multimedia promotional projects including short demonstrative videos and longer illustrated versions.
Associate Professor at Bristish University of Egypt (BUE)
January 1, 2015 - PresentTaught courses including Film Directing, Screenwriting, Advanced Cinematography, Film Production, Digital Editing, History of International Cinema, Introduction to Film, and supervised graduation projects.
Founder/Producer at Maseera Studio
January 1, 2015 - PresentFounded an award-winning media production studio offering full-service content creation for corporate and cinematic productions, media buying, Meta ads, and SEO.
Online Film Editing Instructor at Lessonpal (U.S)
January 1, 2014 - PresentProvided online instruction in film editing techniques.
Film Researcher and Content Producer at Story Lab (UK)
December 31, 2022 - July 14, 2025Conducted film research and produced content for the Story Lab.
Screenwriter for TV Program at VCI Production
December 31, 2018 - July 14, 2025Screenwriter of a TV program consisting of 26 episodes focused on youth and women audiences.
Cameraman, Editor at Hayat TV Channel
December 31, 2020 - July 14, 2025Shot and edited three complete episodes per month.
Film Instructor at Art Lounge, Excellence, Diwan Bookstores
December 31, 2015 - July 14, 2025Delivered film instruction at various educational centers.
Media Designer and Marketing Specialist at 360 Solutions & Aspire Co.
December 31, 2015 - July 14, 2025Worked on media design and marketing projects.
Creative Director and Marketing Specialist at Terraco Co.
December 31, 2013 - July 14, 2025Directed and designed TV ads and other multimedia promotional projects including both short demonstrative videos and long illustrated versions.
Associate Professor at British University of Egypt (BUE)
January 1, 2015 - PresentTaught courses including Film Directing, Screenwriting, Advanced Cinematography, Film Production, Digital Editing, History of International Cinema, Introduction to Film, and supervised graduation projects.
Founder/Producer at Maseera Studio
January 1, 2015 - PresentFounder of an award-winning media production studio offering a full range of content creation services for corporate and cinematic productions, media buying, Meta ads, and SEO.
Online Film Editing Instructor at Lessonpal (U.S.)
January 1, 2014 - PresentProvided instruction in film editing techniques through online platforms.
Film Researcher and Content Producer at Story Lab (UK)
December 31, 2022 - July 14, 2025Produced film research and content for academic and industry projects.
TV Program Screenwriter at VCI Production
December 31, 2018 - July 14, 2025Screenwriter for 26 episodes of TV programs targeting youth and women.
Cameraman, Editor at Hayat TV Channel
December 31, 2020 - July 14, 2025Shot and edited 3 complete episodes per month as cameraman and editor.
Film Instructor at Art Lounge, Excellence, Diwan Bookstores
December 31, 2015 - July 14, 2025Conducted courses and workshops in film production.
Media Designer and Marketing Specialist at 360 Solutions & Aspire Co.
December 31, 2015 - July 14, 2025Handled media design and marketing projects.
Creative Director and Marketing Specialist at Terraco Co.
December 31, 2013 - July 14, 2025Directed and designed TV ads and various multimedia promotional projects including short demonstrative videos and long illustrated versions.
Associate Professor at British University of Egypt (BUE)
January 1, 2015 - PresentTaught courses such as Film Directing, Screenwriting, Advanced Cinematography, Film Production, Digital Editing, History of International Cinema, and Introduction to Film. Supervised graduation projects.
Founder/Producer at Maseera Studio
January 1, 2015 - PresentManage an award-winning media production studio offering full-service content creation for corporate and cinematic productions, media buying, Meta ads, and SEO.
Online Film Editing Instructor at Lessonpal (U.S.)
January 1, 2014 - PresentDelivered online instruction in film editing techniques and software.
Film Researcher and Content Producer at Story Lab (UK)
December 31, 2022 - July 14, 2025Produced film research and content development for various projects.
Screenwriter for TV Programs at VCI Production
December 31, 2018 - July 14, 2025Wrote screenplays for TV programs targeting youth and women with 26 episodes.
Cameraman and Editor at Hayat TV Channel
December 31, 2020 - July 14, 2025Shot and edited three complete episodes per month for television programming.
Film Instructor at Art Lounge, Excellence, Diwan Bookstores
December 31, 2015 - July 14, 2025Taught film-related courses and workshops at various institutions.
Media Designer and Marketing Specialist at 360 Solutions & Aspire Co.
December 31, 2015 - July 14, 2025Designed media content and supported marketing initiatives.
Creative Director and Marketing Specialist at Terraco Co.
December 31, 2013 - July 14, 2025Directed and designed TV advertisements and multimedia promotional projects including short demonstrative and long illustrated videos.
Founder at Maseera Studio
January 1, 2015 - PresentMedia and Training studio; award-winning full-service film production company for fiction films, social documentaries and social media content.
Online Film Editing Instructor at LessonPal
September 1, 2023 - PresentOnline film editing instructor (U.S).
Film Researcher and Content Producer at Story Lab
January 1, 2014 - PresentFilm researcher and content producer.
Screenwriter at VCI Production
December 31, 2022 - October 11, 2025TV program screenwriter.
Screenwriter at TV Program for Youth and Women
December 31, 2018 - October 11, 2025Screenwriter for a 26-episode TV program.
Cameraman, Editor at Hayat TV Channel
December 31, 2020 - October 11, 2025Cameraman and editor; shooting and editing 3 complete episodes per month.
Film Instructor at Art Lounge, Excellence, Diwan Bookstores
December 31, 2015 - October 11, 2025Film instructor delivering courses and workshops.
Media Designer and Marketing Specialist at 360 Solutions & Aspire Co.
December 31, 2013 - October 11, 2025Media designer and marketing specialist.
Creative Director and Marketing Specialist at Terraco Co.
December 31, 2013 - October 11, 2025Directing and designing TV ads and other multimedia promotional projects.
Founder/Multimedia Producer/Director at Maseera Studio
January 1, 2015 - PresentAward-winning media company offering full-service video production (B2B/B2C), fiction films, social documentaries and social media content.
Senior Video Producer & AI Trainer at INVISIBLE
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Led high-profile media productions and AI-enabled training initiatives, overseeing end-to-end video workflows and team collaboration.
Content Lead Video Producer & AI Annotator at MICRO
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013Directed video production and AI annotation efforts, integrating AI tools for content labeling and data workflows.
Media Contractor & Digital Media Annotator
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011Provided freelance media production and digital annotation services across multiple projects.
Founder / Multimedia Producer at Maseera Studio
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007Founded a full-service media production house delivering corporate and social media content, fiction, social documentaries, and AI-enabled ads.
Associate Professor at British University in Egypt (BUE)
September 1, 2023 - November 13, 2025Taught Film Directing, Screenwriting, Advanced Cinematography, Film Production, Digital Editing, and History of International Cinema.
Online Film Editing Instructor at LessonPal
January 1, 2014 - November 13, 2025Delivered online Film Editing coursework to international students, covering editing techniques and software workflows.
Film Researcher & Content Producer at Story Lab
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022Conducted film research and produced content for multimodal storytelling projects.
Screenwriter / AI Producer at VCI Production
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020Screenwriter for TV programs for youth and women; AI producer; involved in 26 episodes.
Cameraman / Editor at Hayat TV
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013Cameraman and editor; shot and edited multiple episodes monthly.
Media Designer & Marketing Specialist at 360 Solutions & Aspire Co.
January 1, 2017 - November 13, 2025Designed media assets and led marketing initiatives across multimedia campaigns.
Creative Director & Marketing Specialist at Terraco Co.
January 1, 2025 - November 13, 2025Directed creativity for TV ads and multimedia promotional projects.
Education
PhD at Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023MA at University of Bristol - United Kingdom
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013BA at German University in Cairo
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011IGSCE International General Certificate of Secondary Education at St.Ftaima Language school
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007PhD at Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023MA at University of Bristol - United Kingdom
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013BA at German University in Cairo
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011IGSCE at St.Ftaima Language school
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007PhD at Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023MA at University of Bristol
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013BA at German University in Cairo
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011IGSCE International General Certificate of Secondary Educations at St.Ftaima Language school
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007PhD at Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023MA at University of Bristol
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013BA at German University in Cairo
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011IGSCE International General Certificate of Secondary Educations at St.Ftaima Language school
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007PhD at Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023MA at University of Bristol - United Kingdom
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013BA at German University in Cairo
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011IGSCE at St.Ftaima Language school
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007PhD at Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023MA at University of Bristol - United Kingdom
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013BA at German University in Cairo
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011IGSCE at St.Ftaima Language school
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007PhD at Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023MA at University of Bristol
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013BA at German University in Cairo
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011IGSCE International General Certificate of Secondary Educations at St.Ftaima Language school
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007PhD in Film Production - Multimodal Storytelling at Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023MA in Film And TV Production (with Distinction) at University of Bristol, United Kingdom
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013BA in Applied Sciences and Arts – Media Design at German University in Cairo
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011IGSCE International General Certificate of Secondary Education at St. Fatima Language School
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025PhD in Film Production - Multimodal Storytelling at Anglia Ruskin University
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025MA in Film And TV Production (with Distinction) at University of Bristol, United Kingdom
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025BA in Applied Sciences and Arts – Media Design at German University in Cairo
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025IGSCE International General Certificate of Secondary Education at St. Fatima Language School
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025PhD in Film Production - Multimodal Storytelling (Storylab) at Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023MA in Film And TV Production (with Distinction) at University of Bristol
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013BA in Applied Sciences and Arts – Media Design at German University in Cairo
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011IGSCE International General Certificate of Secondary Education at St. Ftaima Language School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007PhD in Film Production - Multimodal Storytelling at Anglia Ruskin University (Storylab)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023MA in Film and TV Production (with Distinction) at University of Bristol
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013BA in Applied Sciences and Arts – Media Design at German University in Cairo
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011IGSCE / International General Certificate of Secondary Education at St. Ftaima Language School
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025PhD at Anglia Ruskin University
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025MA in Film And TV Production (with Distinction) at University of Bristol
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025BA in Applied Sciences and Arts – Media Design at German University in Cairo
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025IGSCE International General Certificate of Secondary Education at St.Ftaima Language school
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025Qualifications
IGSCE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007PhD in Film Production - Multimodal Storytelling (Storylab)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Software & Internet, Telecommunications
Thiz is my phd research film projections, where I worked as the producer/ writer/ director/ video editor of this award winning feature film with over 30 international awards.
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