I'm a multilingual video editor and motion designer with 8+ years of experience creating high-quality video content with a background in filmmaking. I excel in video editing, sound editing, motion design and video production coordination. I’ve led end-to-end productions across multiple platforms and collaborated with creative teams to deliver impactful projects, including a viral Destination Abu Dhabi video that reached 3.7 million views. I've recently found my way back to filmmaking editing short films in Montreal that participate in film festivals such as Kino Montréal.…

Vanessa Chawi

I'm a multilingual video editor and motion designer with 8+ years of experience creating high-quality video content with a background in filmmaking. I excel in video editing, sound editing, motion design and video production coordination. I’ve led end-to-end productions across multiple platforms and collaborated with creative teams to deliver impactful projects, including a viral Destination Abu Dhabi video that reached 3.7 million views. I've recently found my way back to filmmaking editing short films in Montreal that participate in film festivals such as Kino Montréal.…

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I’m a multilingual video editor and motion designer with 8+ years of experience creating high-quality video content with a background in filmmaking.

I excel in video editing, sound editing, motion design and video production coordination. I’ve led end-to-end productions across multiple platforms and collaborated with creative teams to deliver impactful projects, including a viral Destination Abu Dhabi video that reached 3.7 million views.

I’ve recently found my way back to filmmaking editing short films in Montreal that participate in film festivals such as Kino Montréal.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor at Botpress
December 1, 2024 - Present
Produce high-quality audiovisual content by coordinating in-house film shoots for educational YouTube videos, as well as editing and animating diverse video content for social media. Redesign and transform set decor for in-house tutorial videos, creating a new and visually cohesive design to enhance production quality.
Senior Video Specialist & Animator at Magnitude Digital
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Led a diverse team of four animators to produce motion graphics and video content for marketing campaigns across platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Google Ads). Coordinated with the creative lead to optimize and document production workflows between design, animation, and video production teams. Generated detailed monthly reports tracking animations produced, and presented insights at department meetings. Reduced production costs by leveraging AI tools (e.g., AI-generated voice-overs). Collaborated on video concepts that drove engagement, including a viral Destination Abu Dhabi video with 3.7M views.
Video Animator & Producer at Multiply Group
October 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Managed the entire video production process, coordinating with account managers on shooting schedules, filming and finalizing videos for beauty industry clients. Produced promotional materials for Multiply Group’s IPO listing event (photos and videos for key moments to support communications and post-event marketing). Created and edited a variety of social media videos (promo videos, interviews, events, photoshoots) to enhance online presence and reinforce client branding.
Motion Graphic Designer at Wunderman Thompson
July 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Developed motion graphics for a social media campaign for Imkan Properties (Cove Beach Abu Dhabi). Created multiple logo animation concepts and text animation templates for Jusur, contributing to the final logo animation/text template chosen for use across videos.
Video Editor at Beirut DC
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Edited and produced promotional materials for the Aya Beirut Cinema Days festival, coordinating with colleagues to create engaging director interviews and film preview templates. Edited a series of YouTube & web videos featuring professionals from various industries to improve production quality through iterative feedback and collaboration.
Offline Film Editor at Story of Fatat
March 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Organized raw footage and produced the first edit of a documentary directed by Ibrahim Harb focusing on a Syrian refugee family's journey to Europe, refining the narrative in collaboration with the director to deliver an emotional storytelling experience.
Graphic Designer / Motion Graphic Designer at Strategy DC
June 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020
Developed visually appealing 2D graphic content for social media campaigns; collaborated with brands such as Swarovski, Aston Martin, KIKO Milano, Molton Brown and L’Occitane.
Video Editor at Ayam Beirut Cinema Days
January 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
Edited and produced promotional materials for Ayam Beirut Cinema Days festival; collaborated with fellow editors to craft engaging director interviews and film preview templates.
Video Editor at Nooreed
October 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
Edited a series of YouTube and web videos for Nooreed show, featuring interviews with professionals from various industries; enhanced production quality through iterative feedback and collaboration with the creative team.
Scripwriter, Producer, Director, Editor at Overcast (Student Film)
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Wrote, produced, directed, and edited the final project film 'Overcast', graduating with honors.

Education

Bachelor of Performing Arts at Saint Joseph University of Beirut (IESAV)
September 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Performing Arts, Audio Visual Option at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, IESAV
September 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Performing Arts at Saint Joseph University of Beirut
September 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Performing Arts, Audio Visual Option at Saint Joseph University of Beirut
September 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

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