I'm someone who believes the best creative work comes from real relationships. Before diving into a project, I'd much rather sit down with a coffee, get to know the people I'm working with, and build something genuine — that honesty and trust always shows up in the final cut. I thrive in open, energetic environments where people say what they mean. In a creative field especially, honest feedback isn't criticism — it's how you get to the best version of the work. I bring that same directness to every collaboration. Outside of editing, I decompress by hiking and running — I find the same rhythm in a long trail that I find in a well-paced edit. I invest in long-term friendships and bring that same loyalty to the teams I work with.

Taha Assina

I'm someone who believes the best creative work comes from real relationships. Before diving into a project, I'd much rather sit down with a coffee, get to know the people I'm working with, and build something genuine — that honesty and trust always shows up in the final cut. I thrive in open, energetic environments where people say what they mean. In a creative field especially, honest feedback isn't criticism — it's how you get to the best version of the work. I bring that same directness to every collaboration. Outside of editing, I decompress by hiking and running — I find the same rhythm in a long trail that I find in a well-paced edit. I invest in long-term friendships and bring that same loyalty to the teams I work with.

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I’m someone who believes the best creative work comes from real relationships. Before diving into a project, I’d much rather sit down with a coffee, get to know the people I’m working with, and build something genuine — that honesty and trust always shows up in the final cut. I thrive in open, energetic environments where people say what they mean. In a creative field especially, honest feedback isn’t criticism — it’s how you get to the best version of the work. I bring that same directness to every collaboration.

Outside of editing, I decompress by hiking and running — I find the same rhythm in a long trail that I find in a well-paced edit. I invest in long-term friendships and bring that same loyalty to the teams I work with.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Writer, Director, Editor, Self-shot Cinematography at Zona Heaster Case (Independent)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Written, directed, edited and self-shot a cinematic true crime documentary in Arabic (Darija + Modern Standard Arabic). Delivered full motion graphics package including collage animation, paper textures and vintage overlays. Produced self-shot B-roll including investigation sequence and jail reconstruction; handled all post-production tasks: edit, sound design, color grading, and narration pacing.
Researcher, Scriptwriter, Editor, Narrator, End-to-End Producer at AI Companions & Dating Chatbots (Independent)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Researched, scripted, and edited a short-form investigative reel targeting Arabic-speaking audiences. Created end-to-end: script, narration, and visual design with stylized vintage collage motion graphics; produced final cut.
Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Narrator, Motion Graphics Designer at Son of a Spy (Self-Produced)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Feature-length English-language documentary in production. Provides full creative control: direction, cinematography, editing, narration and motion graphics. Builds a cinematic narration-driven structure blending investigative storytelling with dramatic reconstruction and Cold War archival aesthetic.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer and Editor at After Effects Motion Graphic Toolkit Campaign (Independent)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Designed and animated a full promotional package for a motion graphics product. Built a custom collage-driven graphic system for multi-platform content; delivered end-to-end visuals to support campaign.

Education

Bachelor's Degree — Cinematography & Editing at Film School
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree — Cinematography & Editing
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment