I'm Serge Fadi Alhelayel, an award-winning director/videographer and senior editor. I love telling stories through film, music videos, and documentary work, collaborating with artists and brands to craft visuals that resonate with audiences. I bring hands-on experience in directing, cinematography, and post-production, thriving in creative, fast-paced environments. I continue to develop my craft through independent projects and collaborations, with a focus on storytelling, craft, and delivering polished, impactful content.

Serge Fadi Alhelayel

I'm Serge Fadi Alhelayel, an award-winning director/videographer and senior editor. I love telling stories through film, music videos, and documentary work, collaborating with artists and brands to craft visuals that resonate with audiences. I bring hands-on experience in directing, cinematography, and post-production, thriving in creative, fast-paced environments. I continue to develop my craft through independent projects and collaborations, with a focus on storytelling, craft, and delivering polished, impactful content.

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I’m Serge Fadi Alhelayel, an award-winning director/videographer and senior editor. I love telling stories through film, music videos, and documentary work, collaborating with artists and brands to craft visuals that resonate with audiences. I bring hands-on experience in directing, cinematography, and post-production, thriving in creative, fast-paced environments.

I continue to develop my craft through independent projects and collaborations, with a focus on storytelling, craft, and delivering polished, impactful content.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Director / Producer / Editor at Self-employed / Independent Filmmaker
October 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Awarded 14 awards worldwide for indie film INVISIBLE SCARS.
Director of Photography at Samer Khouzami
September 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
DoP for the 8th anniversary campaign.
Photographer / Artist at Self-employed
August 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Launching analogue photography exhibition and selling master pieces.
Cinematographer / Videographer at Samer Khouzami
July 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Event shooting for Beiruts Master Class event.
Director of Photography at Maryline Naaman
April 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
DoP for Maryline Naaman photoshoot.
Director of Photography at Abeer Nehme
March 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
DoP for Ehssasy music video.
Director / DoP at Roland Mhanna
December 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Co-directed, filmed & edited Coulisse Docu Series – Season 2.
Director & DoP at Roland Mhanna
September 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Directed & DoP for music video “Min el Akher”.
Senior Editor at Georges Wassouf
July 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Senior editor for Raksa Espani music video.
Co-Director / Editor / Cameraman at Coulisse Docu Series
May 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Co-directed, filmed & edited Coulisse Docu Series – Season 1.
DoP & Editor at Lebanese Red Cross
April 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Documentary DoP & editing for Red Cross project.
Photographer / Exhibitor at ART DISTRICT HOUSE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
February 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Launched first analogue exhibition.
Director & DoP at Roland Mhanna
February 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Roland Mhanna’s music video MAKHNOUK (Director & DoP).
Director of Photography at RUST DUO
January 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Masar album visuals (DoP).
Director / Writer at Independent
October 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
Wrote and directed independent short film INVISBLE SCARS.
Senior Video Editor at Salim Assaf
September 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
Senior editor for Albi Hadid music video.
Senior Editor at Salim Assaf
August 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
Senior editor for Jamelo music video.
Senior Editor at Haitham Dassouki
July 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
Layli El Saeidi music video editing.
Senior Editor at Majdi El Moussali
May 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
Batal music video editing.
Senior Editor at Tiara Waheb
May 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
Tiara Waheb music video editing.
Director / DoP at Roland Mhanna
November 1, 2022 - November 27, 2025
Bayn El Alben music video (Director / DoP).
Director / DoP at Rolland Mhanna
July 1, 2022 - November 27, 2025
Hazzi Fik music video (Filmed & directed).
Senior Filmmaker & Senior Editor at Samer Khouzami
October 1, 2021 - November 27, 2025
Senior filmmaker and editor on various projects; involved in fashion ads (Gucci, Chanel, Tiffany & Co, Richard Mille).
Director / DoP at Roland Mhanna
July 1, 2021 - November 27, 2025
Directed and DoP for two music videos.
Photographer / Director at Elias Laba
August 1, 2021 - November 27, 2025
Filmed a cover video for Elias Laba - Badi Hada Hebou.
Senior Video Editor at Gucci / Chanel / Tiffany & Co / Richard Mille (fashion ads)
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Senior editor for multiple high-end fashion brand ads.
Cameraman at JR TV Production
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Cameraman for JR TV Production.
Cameraman at Feghaly Production
December 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Cameraman for Feghaly Production.
Videographer / Editor at Kolja Digital Works
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Freelance video editor; worked on Lebanese TV series and programs.
Cameraman at JR TV Production
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Cameraman for JR TV Production.
Photographer / Public Campaign at EGA
August 1, 2018 - November 27, 2025
Official photographer for Gaucher Day campaign.
Freelance Videographer / Editor at Alis Fashion Line
June 1, 2018 - November 27, 2025
Freelance videography and editing for fashion launch.
Freelance Editor at Falling Light
May 1, 2018 - November 27, 2025
Edited short film Falling Light for FIFAK festival.
Instructor / Tutor at Self-employed
April 1, 2018 - November 27, 2025
Private courses in video editing across Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc.
Camera Assistant at Freelance
July 31, 2017 - July 31, 2017
Freelance camera assistant.
Film Editor at Self-employed
June 1, 2017 - November 27, 2025
Edited short film Tali3 La Khalo (Like Uncle, Like Son).
Film Editor (Documentary) at Self-employed
April 1, 2017 - November 27, 2025
Edited Jam3iyet Al 7amir (Donkeys’ Organization) documentary.
Photographer at Wedding / Engagement Clients
March 1, 2017 - November 27, 2025
Wedding and engagement photography sessions.
Cameraman at JR TV Production
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Cameraman for JR TV Production.
Documentary Filmmaker at Victoria Project
May 31, 2012 - May 31, 2012
Filmed first short documentary 'Victoria'.
Cameraman at Feghaly Production
December 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Cameraman for Feghaly Production.
Director of Photography / Filmmaker at Independent Projects / Samer Khouzami
September 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Directed and photographed multiple campaigns, music videos, and events; collaborated with artists and brands; led post-production workflows.
Exhibition Curator / Photographer at Self-initiated analogue exhibition
August 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Launched and curated an analogue photography exhibition featuring original master pieces.
Event Photographer / Videographer at Samer Khouzami
July 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Shot and produced content for the 8th anniversary campaign and related events.
Director of Photography at Abeer Nehme – Ehssasy
March 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
DoP for Ehssasy music video.
Co-Director / Editor at Coulisse Docu Series
December 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Co-directed, filmed & edited Season 2 of Coulisse Docu Series.
Director / Director of Photography at Roland Mhanna
September 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Directed & DoP for the music video Min el Akher.
Co-Director / Editor at Coulisse Docu Series
May 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Co-directed, filmed & edited Season 1 of Coulisse Docu Series.
Exhibition Launch Coordinator / Photographer at ART DISTRICT HOUSE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
February 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Launched first analogue exhibition.
Director / Writer at Independent Film
October 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
Wrote and directed the independent short film INVISBLE SCARS.
Senior Video Editor at Salim Assaf
August 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
Senior editor for Jamelo music video.
Director / DoP at Roland Mhanna
July 1, 2022 - November 27, 2025
Hazzi Fik music video.
Senior Video Editor at Various Fashion Brands
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Senior editor for fashion ads including Gucci, Chanel, Tiffany & Co, Richard Mille.
Filmmaker / Editor at Kolja Digital Works
September 30, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Freelance video editor; worked on Lebanese TV series SAKAT EL WARAK, BERDENE ANA, RAHO; Carpool Karaoke, Dardashat, Celebrity Escape Room etc.
Filmed / Cameraman at Victoria (Short Documentary)
May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012
Filmed first short documentary Victoria.

Education

B.A in Filmmaking (audio-visual) at Antonine University (UA), Baabda
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2014
Lebanese Official Bacc. II (Socio-economic) at Besançon – Baabda
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
B.A in Filmmaking (audio-visual) at Antonine University (UA), Baabda
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2014
Lebanese Official Bacc. II (Socio-economic) at Besançon – Baabda
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2010

Qualifications

Winner Best foreign language short film, Best indie short, Best male director, best cinematography, best sound design, best actress at Independent Shorts Awards (Los Angeles) for INVISIBLE SCARS
February 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Winner best short film & best director at Paradise Film Festival 2024 for INVISIBLE SCARS
February 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Finalist at Prisma Rome Independent Film Awards 2024 for INVISIBLE SCARS
February 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Finalist at World Film Festival in Cannes 2024 for INVISIBLE SCARS
February 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Winner Best Local Short Documentary for The Lebanese Independent Film Festival (LIFF) – Victoria
February 9, 2019 - November 27, 2025
Semi-Finalist nominee at Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards – Victoria
August 25, 2018 - November 27, 2025
Gold Award Winner and Certificate of Excellence in Filmmaking – Spotlight Documentary Film Awards (Victoria)
December 16, 2017 - November 27, 2025
Officially selected for Star Film Festival – Sisak, Croatia (Victoria)
September 1, 2016 - November 27, 2025
Officially selected for Cabriolet Film Festival – Beirut, Lebanon (Victoria)
May 29, 2015 - November 27, 2025
Officially selected for NDU Film Festival – Beirut, Lebanon (Victoria)
November 12, 2013 - November 27, 2025
Winner Best foreign language short film, Best indie short, Best male director, best cinematography, best sound design, best actress at Independent Shorts Awards
February 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Winner best short film & best director at Paradise Film Festival
February 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Finalist at Prisma Rome Independent Film Awards
February 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Finalist at World Film Festival in Cannes
February 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Winner Best Local Short Documentary – The Lebanese Independent Film Festival (LIFF)
February 9, 2019 - November 27, 2025
Semi-Finalist Nominee – Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards
August 25, 2018 - November 27, 2025
Gold Award – Spotlight Documentary Film Awards
December 16, 2017 - November 27, 2025
Officially selected – Star Film Festival (Sisak, Croatia)
September 1, 2016 - November 27, 2025
Officially selected – Cabriolet Film Festival (Beirut, Lebanon)
May 29, 2015 - November 27, 2025
Officially selected – NDU Film Festival (Beirut, Lebanon)
November 12, 2013 - November 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet