I'm a Montreal-based filmmaker with a multidisciplinary background in film production, blending production design, on-set cinematography, and editing. I’ve collaborated on student and independent projects through Concordia University’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, building a studio-from-preproduction mindset and a hands-on approach to set, lighting, and post-production. I’m passionate about telling visually compelling stories by shaping a project’s look from concept to final cut. My experience spans pre-production planning, on-set coordination, and post-production workflows, and I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life with clarity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.

Belina Benichou

I'm a Montreal-based filmmaker with a multidisciplinary background in film production, blending production design, on-set cinematography, and editing. I’ve collaborated on student and independent projects through Concordia University’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, building a studio-from-preproduction mindset and a hands-on approach to set, lighting, and post-production. I’m passionate about telling visually compelling stories by shaping a project’s look from concept to final cut. My experience spans pre-production planning, on-set coordination, and post-production workflows, and I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life with clarity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.

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I’m a Montreal-based filmmaker with a multidisciplinary background in film production, blending production design, on-set cinematography, and editing. I’ve collaborated on student and independent projects through Concordia University’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, building a studio-from-preproduction mindset and a hands-on approach to set, lighting, and post-production.

I’m passionate about telling visually compelling stories by shaping a project’s look from concept to final cut. My experience spans pre-production planning, on-set coordination, and post-production workflows, and I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life with clarity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.

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Work Experience

Production Designer, Editor at Mimi au Pays du Métal – Concordia University
April 30, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Worked as a Production Designer and Editor contributing creatively to the project from September 2023 through April 2024, supporting overall film design, editing, and visual storytelling.
Director of Photography at Have You Seen This Fish? – Concordia University
April 30, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Directed photography for this film project, managing camera operations and visual composition from September 2023 through April 2024.
1st Assistant Camera Person, Editor at Critter – Concordia University
April 30, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Served as 1st Assistant Camera Person and Editor on this project, supporting camera operations and post-production editing between September 2022 and April 2023.
Production Assistant at The Best Part About Guitar Lessons – Music & Arts, Frederick, MD
August 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Assisted production activities including supporting the crew during shoots from June 2022 to August 2022.
Production Assistant at All the Things – Music & Arts, Frederick, MD
August 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Worked as a Production Assistant, helping with various production tasks on set during the summer of 2022.
Production Assistant at Blue – C&H Productions, Reston, VA
August 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Supported production operations assisting the production team in August 2019.
Production Assistant at Music & Arts, Frederick, MD
June 30, 2023 - August 7, 2025
General production assistant supporting various tasks on set and off between March 2022 and June 2023. Worked closely with creative department's director, managed budgetary info, aided post-production and ensured communication between departments.
Personal Assistant / Administrative Assistant at Conder Inc., Baltimore, Maryland
August 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Coordinated staff for live events such as Paul McCartney and Lady Gaga, managed scheduling and labor needs, handled correspondence and client communication with major entertainment clients, supported accounts payable and receivable processes, built estimates and invoices ensuring accuracy from April 2022 to August 2022.
Director of Photography at Concordia University
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Directed photography for Have You Seen This Fish? on a Concordia University project, coordinating camera work, lighting, and shot composition for student filmmaking; collaborated with the director and crew to ensure high-quality visuals within a limited timeframe.
Production Designer, Editor at Concordia University
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Contributed production design and editing for Credits Mimi au Pays du Métal, aligning visual concepts with narrative needs and overseeing editing workflow for post-production.
1st Assistant Camera, Editor at Concordia University
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Supported camera department as 1st Assistant Camera and contributed to editing tasks on set, ensuring smooth camera operations and timely post-production input.
Production Assistant at The Best Part About Guitar Lessons
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Provided on-set support and pre-production assistance for a Frederick, MD-based project, coordinating logistics and assisting with production tasks.
Production Assistant at All the Things
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Supported on-set operations and pre-production activities for a Frederick, MD project, helping to maintain schedule and logistics.
Production Assistant at Blue
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
On-set production support for a Reston, VA project, assisting with daily production tasks and crew coordination.
Production Assistant at Freelance / Various Clients
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
March 2022 – June 2023: Worked closely with the creative department’s director to ensure proper planning during pre-production and supported on-set tasks across multiple freelance projects.
Personal Assistant / Administrative Assistant at Conder Inc.
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Baltimore, Maryland-based role providing personal and administrative support, coordinating staffing for live events, handling correspondence and scheduling, and maintaining client communications with production partners (e.g., Live Nation Entertainment, AEG).

Education

BFA, Film Production at Concordia University, Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Diploma, Specialisation in Acting at Baltimore School for the Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
BFA, Film Production at Concordia University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Diploma, Specialization in Acting at Baltimore School for the Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education