Khalil Drey fus Zaarour

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Hello! I'm Khalil Drey fus Zaarour, a Lebanese filmmaker, trainer, and creative content director weaving stories for film, television, and education.

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Hello! I’m Khalil Drey fus Zaarour, a Lebanese filmmaker, trainer, and creative content director weaving stories for film, television, and education. Over two decades, I’ve built a career blending storytelling with hands-on training, developing projects from concept to screen, and mentoring aspiring filmmakers across Lebanon and the region.

My work spans feature documentaries, short films, and impactful campaigns that educate and empower. I’ve led productions like Nour (2017) and The Birds have left Beirut, and I currently train and advise at Equality Now MENA and various partners to amplify voices and tell meaningful stories.

  • 25 years' experience
  • Joined April 2024

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Government

Work experience· 51 roles

Producer / Director · 66 DAYS (feature documentary)Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Producer/Director of the feature documentary film, in post-production; Stories from the last war on Lebanon.

Producer/Director · The Birds have left BeirutDec 2023 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

Short film about the August 4 Beirut explosion; won multiple awards and nominations worldwide.

Producer / Director · The Birds have left Beirut (short film)Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr

Producer/Director of the short film about the August 4 Beirut explosion; won multiple awards and nominations worldwide.

Producer/Director · 66 DAYSJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos
Producer / Writer / Director – Creative Content Films · Codebrave OrganizationOct 2022 – Oct 2022 · 1 mo
Producer/Writer/Director · CodebraveOct 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs
Producer/Writer/Director · National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW) with UNICEF and EUDec 2021 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Producer / Director – Awareness Campaign · National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW) / UNICEF / EUDec 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 mo

Education· 9

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film Production/Directing (Terminal Degree) · USEK - Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon2002 – 2006
Summer Intensive: Scriptwriting, Creative Content · Chapman University, Orange County, California2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Radio/TV/Film · Lebanese American University (LAU), Byblos, Lebanon1996 – 2001
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film Production / Directing · USEK - Holy Spirit University of Kaslik2002 – 2006

Certifications and awards

LAU President Award of Excellence2018 – 2025
LAU President Award of Excellence2018
LAU President Award of Excellence2018 – 2026

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