I am a filmmaker and storyteller driven by passion to produce and create impactful content and visual storytelling. I am eager to contribute to the media industry by applying and showcasing my technical skills and creativity. With a strong foundation in video production, editing, content creation and development, and writing, I bring great value and experience to the field. I have experience producing content and editing for live events, social media, and television segments, and I hold a Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies with magna cum laude honors from the American University in Dubai.

Elie Safi

I am a filmmaker and storyteller driven by passion to produce and create impactful content and visual storytelling. I am eager to contribute to the media industry by applying and showcasing my technical skills and creativity. With a strong foundation in video production, editing, content creation and development, and writing, I bring great value and experience to the field. I have experience producing content and editing for live events, social media, and television segments, and I hold a Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies with magna cum laude honors from the American University in Dubai.

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I am a filmmaker and storyteller driven by passion to produce and create impactful content and visual storytelling. I am eager to contribute to the media industry by applying and showcasing my technical skills and creativity. With a strong foundation in video production, editing, content creation and development, and writing, I bring great value and experience to the field. I have experience producing content and editing for live events, social media, and television segments, and I hold a Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies with magna cum laude honors from the American University in Dubai.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Social Media Producer & Editor – Internship at Charisma Group – Entertainment Tonight Bel Arabi
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Edited social media reels and content, assisted in scriptwriting reports, filmed content and coverage in live events such as the 1 Billion Followers Summit.
Editor & Content Creator – Freelance Contract at Distinctive International Arabs Festival Awards 2024 Ceremony (DIAFA)
October 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Edited all honoree reports and the official promo, produced live social media content during the red carpet and awards ceremony, collaborated with the Creative Director.
Production Intern – Internship at MBC Group
June 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Edited reports on Avid, supported producers, and wrote interview questions for on-air segments.
Editor & Content Creator – Freelance Contract at The Emigala Awards 2024 Ceremony
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Created promos, teasers, and event coverage content for social media platforms.
Editor & Content Creator – Freelance Contract at Distinctive International Arabs Festival Awards 2023 Ceremony (DIAFA)
September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Edited all honoree reports and the official promo, produced live social media content during the red carpet and awards ceremony, collaborated with the Creative Director.
Junior Content Producer & Social Media Producer and Editor at Charisma Group – Entertainment Tonight Bel Arabi
March 1, 2025 - August 14, 2025
Edited social media reels and content, assisted in scriptwriting reports, filmed content and coverage in live events such as the 1 Billion Followers Summit.
Editor & Content Creator at Distinctive International Arabs Festival Awards 2024 Ceremony (DIAFA)
December 1, 2024 - August 14, 2025
Edited all honoree reports and the official promo, produced live social media content during the red carpet and awards ceremony, and collaborated with the Creative Director.
Production Intern at MBC Group
July 1, 2024 - August 14, 2025
Edited reports on Avid, supported producers, and wrote interview questions for on-air segments.
Editor & Content Executive at The Emigala Awards 2024 Ceremony
May 1, 2024 - August 14, 2025
Created promos, teasers, and event coverage content for social media platforms.
Editor & Content Creator at Distinctive International Arabs Festival Awards 2023 Ceremony (DIAFA)
December 1, 2023 - August 14, 2025
Edited all honoree reports and the official promo, produced live social media content during the red carpet and awards ceremony, and collaborated with the Creative Director.
Junior Content Producer & Social Media Producer and Editor at Charisma Group – Entertainment Tonight Bel Arabi
March 1, 2025 - August 28, 2025
Edited social media reels and content, assisted in scriptwriting reports, filmed content and coverage in live events such as the 1 Billion Followers Summit.
Editor & Content Creator at Distinctive International Arabs Festival Awards 2024 Ceremony (DIAFA)
December 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Edited all honoree reports and the official promo, produced live social media content during the red carpet and awards ceremony, and collaborated with the Creative Director.
Editor & Content Executive at The Emigala Awards 2024 Ceremony
May 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Created promos, teasers, and event coverage content for social media platforms.
Editor & Content Creator at Distinctive International Arabs Festival Awards 2023 Ceremony (DIAFA)
December 1, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Edited all honoree reports and the official promo, produced live social media content during the red carpet and awards ceremony, and collaborated with the Creative Director.
Junior Content Producer & Social Media Producer and Editor at Charisma Group – Entertainment Tonight Bel Arabi
March 1, 2025 - August 28, 2025
Edited social media reels and content, assisted in scriptwriting reports, filmed content and coverage in live events such as the 1 Billion Followers Summit. Part-time role based in Dubai.
Editor & Content Creator at Distinctive International Arabs Festival Awards 2024 Ceremony (DIAFA)
December 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Edited all honoree reports and the official promo, produced live social media content during the red carpet and awards ceremony, and collaborated with the Creative Director in Dubai.
Production Intern at MBC Group
July 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Edited reports on Avid, supported producers, and wrote interview questions for on-air segments during internship in Dubai.
Editor & Content Executive at The Emigala Awards 2024 Ceremony
May 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Created promos, teasers, and event coverage content for social media platforms in Dubai on freelance contract.
Editor & Content Creator at Distinctive International Arabs Festival Awards 2023 Ceremony (DIAFA)
December 1, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Edited honoree reports and official promo, produced live social media content during red carpet and awards ceremony, collaborating with the Creative Director in Dubai on freelance contract.

Education

Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies at American University in Dubai – Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Communication
August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025

Qualifications

UAE Driver’s License
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Content Creator

    I was the content creator for DIAFA and the EMIGALA, 2 award shows held annually in Dubai.
    Instagram handles to check my content:

    1. diafaofficial
    2. theemigala