Filmmaker for more than a decade with experience in high end Hollywood productions.

AMINE ESSAHEL

Filmmaker for more than a decade with experience in high end Hollywood productions.

Available to hire

Filmmaker for more than a decade with experience in high end Hollywood productions.

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Audiovisual Tech at Audio Visual Systems
January 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for setting up breakout and meeting rooms for high-end clients. Operates PTZ cameras, manual and video switchers, audio mixers, microphones, and wireless systems to ensure flawless audiovisual experiences.
Camera Operator, Videographer at Freelance, DMV
August 1, 2023 - Present
Operated multi-camera live streams for conventions including jib and B-roll shots, shot and edited concert highlights, event highlights, and music videos. Provided video footage and editing services for embassy panel events and short films.
Summer Videographer at Camp Carolina, North Carolina
August 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Captured raw footage of camp activities and trips. Collaborated with the marketing team to deliver Instagram reels and edited promotional videos for the camp website.
Videographer at Opriarchy, Casablanca, Morocco
August 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Filmed a documentary for Aljazeera Documentary Channel, directed advertising campaigns, covered official events for Saudi export authorities, and provided on-site editing and content uploading for live coverage. Demonstrated Photoshop expertise by creating graphic design elements including logos and YouTube thumbnails.
Camera Operator, Lighting & Grips at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - August 5, 2025
Contributed to TV and commercial productions such as Fox’s Homeland Season 8 and Skoda commercials. Assisted director of photography with equipment setup, lens swapping, lighting positioning, and blocking shots to enhance scene coverage and optimize interview quality.
Founder & Creative Director at ArcaneDot - Creative agency
March 1, 2025 - Present
Orchestrated end-to-end branding, production, and communications for global clients; managed multi-disciplinary contractor teams, budgets, and project documentation to ensure seamless delivery. Drove visual identity for large-scale events and campaigns, and provided digital growth & agency consulting; led camera, color, and post workflows in collaboration with senior creative leads.
Video Journalist at KOORALIFE
February 1, 2019 - Present
Selected production credits for The Red Moon (Al Jazeera Documentary) and Saudi Expo Authority projects; remote video journalist responsible for on-camera reporting, directing shoots, and coordinating with editors and marketing teams.

Education

Bachelor Degree at ISMC: Institute of Professional Training in Cinema Professions
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor's Degree in Media & Film Production at Institute of Cinema - Ouarzazate
July 1, 2015 - February 3, 2026

Qualifications

Directorial Debut Award for All Hope
January 1, 2016 - August 5, 2025
5 Short Film Awards for Ghost of Spacetime
January 1, 2020 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Software & Internet