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I'm Dalel Ziour, a multilingual Algerian documentary filmmaker and writer based between Paris, Algiers and Djanet. I have strong experience with language, audio and text—interviews, voice-over, subtitles, project documentation, grant applications and funding proposals—and over 10 years of research, transcription support, writing and editing in French, often in multilingual and intercultural contexts between France and North Africa. I thrive in remote, independent work, following detailed guidelines and delivering high-quality text with nuance, tone and accuracy. I'm currently seeking flexible, remote freelance projects in French linguistic tasks (annotation, transcription, content review, and basic voice work) to complement my documentary projects and a cultural/artisan initiative based in Djanet.…I'm Dalel Ziour, a multilingual Algerian documentary filmmaker and writer based between Paris, Algiers and Djanet. I have strong experience with language, audio and text—interviews, voice-over, subtitles, project documentation, grant applications and funding proposals—and over 10 years of research, transcription support, writing and editing in French, often in multilingual and intercultural contexts between France and North Africa. I thrive in remote, independent work, following detailed guidelines and delivering high-quality text with nuance, tone and accuracy. I'm currently seeking flexible, remote freelance projects in French linguistic tasks (annotation, transcription, content review, and basic voice work) to complement my documentary projects and a cultural/artisan initiative based in Djanet.

Dalel Ziour

Documentary Filmmaker, Film Director, Writer, +5

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I'm Dalel Ziour, a multilingual Algerian documentary filmmaker and writer based between Paris, Algiers and Djanet. I have strong experience with language, audio and text—interviews, voice-over, subtitles, project documentation, grant applications and funding proposals—and over 10 years of research, transcription support, writing and editing in French, often in multilingual and intercultural contexts between France and North Africa. I thrive in remote, independent work, following detailed guidelines and delivering high-quality text with nuance, tone and accuracy. I'm currently seeking flexible, remote freelance projects in French linguistic tasks (annotation, transcription, content review, and basic voice work) to complement my documentary projects and a cultural/artisan initiative based in Djanet.…I'm Dalel Ziour, a multilingual Algerian documentary filmmaker and writer based between Paris, Algiers and Djanet. I have strong experience with language, audio and text—interviews, voice-over, subtitles, project documentation, grant applications and funding proposals—and over 10 years of research, transcription support, writing and editing in French, often in multilingual and intercultural contexts between France and North Africa. I thrive in remote, independent work, following detailed guidelines and delivering high-quality text with nuance, tone and accuracy. I'm currently seeking flexible, remote freelance projects in French linguistic tasks (annotation, transcription, content review, and basic voice work) to complement my documentary projects and a cultural/artisan initiative based in Djanet.

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I’m Dalel Ziour, a multilingual Algerian documentary filmmaker and writer based between Paris, Algiers and Djanet. I have strong experience with language, audio and text—interviews, voice-over, subtitles, project documentation, grant applications and funding proposals—and over 10 years of research, transcription support, writing and editing in French, often in multilingual and intercultural contexts between France and North Africa. I thrive in remote, independent work, following detailed guidelines and delivering high-quality text with nuance, tone and accuracy.

I’m currently seeking flexible, remote freelance projects in French linguistic tasks (annotation, transcription, content review, and basic voice work) to complement my documentary projects and a cultural/artisan initiative based in Djanet.

Skills

Experience Level

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

French

Fluent

Arabic

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Communication Manager, Tour Guide & Translator at Dreamland Travel Agency

January 1, 2024 - Present

In charge of communication and marketing for a local travel agency in Djanet (online presence, content, promotion of circuits). Accompanying groups on Sahara trips as a guide, cultural mediator and French/English/Arabic translator. Acting as a photographer for the agency's communication: documenting tours, landscapes and encounters for social media and promotional materials. Supporting the design of responsible, small-scale tourism experiences in collaboration with local teams (drivers, guides, cooks, camel handlers).

Photography & Sahara Guide at INDJAREN Agency

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Organisation of photographic trips in the Sahara and documentation of local culture and landscapes. Creation of written and visual content in French and English for communication and social media.

Photographe & accompagnatrice guide saharien at Agences de tourisme – Djanet & Tamanrasset

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Connaissance fine du terrain saharien, documentation photographique, médiation culturelle.

Photographer & Sahara Guide at INDJAREN Agency

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Organisation of photographic trips in the Sahara and documentation of local culture and landscapes. Creation of written and visual content in French and English for communication and social media.

Freelance Documentary Filmmaker & Writer

January 1, 2012 - Present

Research, writing and development of documentary film projects on social and cultural issues in the Sahara and North Africa. Regular work with interviews, transcripts, subtitles and voice-over texts in French, Arabic, Tamashaq, English. Writing and editing of synopses, treatments, funding applications and production proposals in French and English. Review and correction of written materials for clarity, coherence and natural style.

Freelance Documentary Filmmaker & Writer at Self-employed (Freelance)

January 1, 2012 - Present

Assistante réalisatrice at Laïth Média

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Sujet Andalucía 63' ; Étude du sujet, recherches de lieux, de musiciens et d’archives musicales; Coordination du tournage et participation au montage, structuration des matériaux et de l’arborescence du film.

Monteurse – Traductrice at CNRS Images – Maroc / France

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Participation au montage d’un documentaire musical et ethnographique. Travail sur la narration, la cohérence des sources et les sous-titrages (arabe / français).

Assistant Director & Fixer at Various International Productions

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2021

Coordination of production for documentaries, TV and fiction (logistics, schedules, contact with participants and local authorities). Support on interview preparation, transcription support and basic translation assistance (FR/EN/AR) for international crews. Close collaboration with producers, directors and editors to ensure that spoken content and subtitles match in meaning, tone and rhythm.

Responsable accueil & communication at Forum des Images

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010

Lieu clé de la politique cinématographique de la Ville de Paris (salles, festivals, vidéothèque, production). Interface entre le public, les programmateurs, les services de documentation et la vidéothèque. Participation à la médiation autour de fonds d’archives et de programmations thématiques.

Organisatrice d’événements culturels & festivals at Kosmocollectif, Fabrica de Sonhos

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012

Programmation de films, débats, concerts, expositions, avec sélection d’archives et documents pour accompagner les événements.

Workshop Coordinator & Documentary Director at Algeria & Europe Workshops

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2018

Artistic coordinator and documentary director for international youth workshops, guiding participants through the entire process from idea to completed short documentary film. Trained European participants in documentary shooting and editing (camera, sound, interviews, story structure and basic editing techniques). Designed and delivered all classes, instructions and feedback in English in a multicultural group setting.

Coordinatrice artistique – éducation à l’image at Ateliers cinéma Les Cinémas du Palais

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009

Conception et animation d’ateliers autour des images d’archives et du documentaire. Accompagnement de jeunes cinéastes dans la recherche de sources, l’écriture documentaire et l’analyse d’images.

Workshops & Artistic Mentoring (Documentary Film) at Arts Workshops (Algeria & Europe)

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2018

Artistic coordinator and documentary director for international youth workshops, guiding participants through the entire process from idea to completed short documentary film. Trained young European participants in documentary shooting and editing (camera, sound, interviews, story structure and basic editing techniques). Designed and delivered all classes, instructions and feedback in English in a multicultural group setting.

Coordinatrice documentaire & Mentorat at Borders / UNESCO / festivals

January 1, 2004 - Present

Réalisation et montage de films documentaires (Ex-Yougoslavie, Algérie), nécessitant enquêtes de terrain, recherches historiques et vérification des faits. Travail sur les questions de mémoire collective, migrations, et guerres.

Coordinatrice documentaire & Mentorat at Borders / UNESCO / festivals

January 1, 2004 - Present

Photographe & accompagnatrice guide saharien at Agences de tourisme – Djanet & Tamanrasset

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003

Connaissance fine du terrain saharien, documentation photographique, médiation culturelle.

Marketing Research – Cinema at SEGA Marketing

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

Conducted market studies for major film clients (e.g. film distributors and studios). Analysis and reporting in French, with strong attention to data accuracy and written presentation.