Hi, I’m Ahmad, a live TV producer and director with over 10 years of experience across Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the UK. I specialize in delivering award-winning productions, coordinating multi-location shoots, and leading cross-functional teams under tight deadlines. I’m passionate about turning creative ideas into compelling on-screen stories and providing calm, hands-on leadership on busy set days. I bring hands-on expertise in live broadcasts, multi-camera setups, shooting and editing, and post-production, with a track record of delivering projects from concept to screen. I’m fluent in Arabic and English and thrive in studio and on-location environments.

Ahmad Alkhalil

Hi, I’m Ahmad, a live TV producer and director with over 10 years of experience across Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the UK. I specialize in delivering award-winning productions, coordinating multi-location shoots, and leading cross-functional teams under tight deadlines. I’m passionate about turning creative ideas into compelling on-screen stories and providing calm, hands-on leadership on busy set days. I bring hands-on expertise in live broadcasts, multi-camera setups, shooting and editing, and post-production, with a track record of delivering projects from concept to screen. I’m fluent in Arabic and English and thrive in studio and on-location environments.

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Hi, I’m Ahmad, a live TV producer and director with over 10 years of experience across Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the UK. I specialize in delivering award-winning productions, coordinating multi-location shoots, and leading cross-functional teams under tight deadlines. I’m passionate about turning creative ideas into compelling on-screen stories and providing calm, hands-on leadership on busy set days.

I bring hands-on expertise in live broadcasts, multi-camera setups, shooting and editing, and post-production, with a track record of delivering projects from concept to screen. I’m fluent in Arabic and English and thrive in studio and on-location environments.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Director, Videographer, Wedding Videographer
June 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance directing projects and wedding videography in London since June 2021. Responsible for directing various video projects, operating camera, and creating wedding videos.
Camera Operator at Short film "Two Women Can(t) Tango"
December 31, 2018 - August 28, 2025
Operated camera for the short film titled "Two Women Can(t) Tango" in 2018.
Writer, Director, Producer & Editor at Short film "Saja, Black Suits You"
January 1, 2017 - Present
Wrote, directed, produced, and edited the short film "Saja, Black Suits You," which won the Best Lebanese Short Film award at Notre Dame University International Film Festival and was presented at various other festivals.
Director, Editor & Director of Photography at Feature Documentary "Where To"
December 31, 2018 - August 28, 2025
Directed, edited, and served as director of photography for the 2018 feature documentary "Where To."
Director, Producer & Editor at Short documentary "The Stranger"
December 31, 2013 - August 28, 2025
Directed, produced, and edited the short documentary "The Stranger" in 2013.
Director, Editor and Director of Photography at "Entre-Chaîne" Theatre Play
December 31, 2017 - August 28, 2025
Directed, edited, and was director of photography for the theatre play "Entre-Chaîne," performed by dead dancers at Al Madina and Sun Flower Theatres in Lebanon during 2016-2017.
Assistant Camera at Egyptian TV Series "Al-Rehla"
December 31, 2018 - August 28, 2025
Worked as assistant camera on the 2018 Egyptian TV series "Al-Rehla."
Second Assistant Director at TV Series "Caramel"
December 31, 2017 - August 28, 2025
Worked as second assistant director for the TV series "Caramel" in 2017.
Production Manager at Short film "See You Tomorrow"
December 31, 2019 - August 28, 2025
Served as production manager for the short film "See You Tomorrow" in 2019.
Key Grip at TV Series "Crazy About You"
December 31, 2016 - August 28, 2025
Key grip for the TV series "Crazy About You" in 2016.
Second Assistant Director at TV Show "Arab Idol"
December 31, 2015 - August 28, 2025
Second assistant director on the TV show "Arab Idol" in 2015.
Key Grip at Feature Film "Vitamin"
December 31, 2015 - August 28, 2025
Key grip and lighting operator for the feature film "Vitamin" in 2015.
Assistant Director & Lighting Operator at Acsa uvel Theatre
December 31, 2016 - August 28, 2025
Assistant director and lighting operator at Acsa uvel Theatre from 2012 to 2016.
Line Producer (Pre-production) at Feature Film "Money"
December 31, 2018 - August 28, 2025
Line producer (pre-production) for the feature film "Money" in 2018.
Assistant Casting Director & Third Assistant Director at TV Ad "Ariel"
December 31, 2015 - August 28, 2025
Assistant casting director and third assistant director for the TV advertisement "Ariel" in 2015.
Director at "Chicago" Theatre Play
December 31, 2017 - August 28, 2025
Directed the theatre play "Chicago," an adaptation of the movie, in 2017.
News Videographer & Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Capturing and editing news footage for various outlets; liaising with news and economy experts; supervising live broadcasts; outdoor streaming with LiveU and Sony DXCAM.
Property Shoot Director & Photographer at Freelance
March 1, 2023 - Present
Directed and photographed several high-end property shoots; continuing ongoing property shoots into 2025.
LIVE TV PRODUCER at NuMedia
March 1, 2022 - Present
Liaised between news/economy experts at DW and RT TV channels using Arabic to organise international TV event bookings. Supervised all technical aspects of live broadcast studio (Sony DVW camera, lighting, sound equipment). Managed outdoor live streaming with LiveU and Sony DXCAM alongside producer and presenter. Edited raw video footage using Adobe Premiere.
Advertising Director & Producer at Riyadh Season
May 31, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Directed and produced several advertisements; managed shoots with different units in Manchester, Newcastle, and London.
Production Manager at See You Tomorrow
March 31, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Managed logistical aspects onsite including coordination of bookings, location permissions, ordering food, and parking.
LINE PRODUCER (PRE-PRODUCTION) at Money, Feature Film
August 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Searched for set locations, formalised permissions, booked stunt props (e.g. explosive cars).
DIRECTOR & EDITOR at Where To, Feature Documentary
May 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Created documentary after meeting a Syrian family war refugee. Filmed and edited the process, supporting the family to find jobs and convince their child to attend school.
Writer, Director, Producer & Editor at Saja, Black Suits You Short Film
December 31, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Wrote, directed, produced and edited the film, promoted internationally and won an award.
Director at Chicago Short Theatre Play
June 30, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Directed a theatre play and choreographed dance routines.
2nd Assistant Director at MBC Arabia
October 31, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Assisted the 1st Assistant Director in planning and executing daily shoot schedules. Managed talent movement between set, holding areas, and make-up/wardrobe. Liaised between production, crew departments, and post-production to ensure smooth workflow.
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER & EDITOR at Entre-Chaine Theatre Play
May 31, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Directed and produced theatre play performed by deaf dancers at Al Madina and SunFlower Theatres.
News Videographer & Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Captures and edits news footage for various outlets; liaises with news and economy experts; supervises live broadcasts; outdoor streaming with LiveU and Sony DXCAM.
Property Shoot Director & Photographer at Freelance
March 1, 2023 - Present
Directs and photographs high-end property shoots; ongoing projects extending into 2025.
LIVE TV PRODUCER at NuMedia
March 1, 2022 - Present
Liaises between news/economy experts at DW and RT Arabic-speaking channels to organise international TV event bookings; supervises all technical aspects of live broadcast studio; manages outdoor live streaming with LiveU and Sony DXCAM; edits raw footage in Premiere.
Advertising Director & Producer at Riyadh Season
May 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Directed and produced several advertisements for Riyadh Season; managed shoots with different units in Manchester, Newcastle, and London.
Production Manager at See You Tomorrow Short Film
March 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Managed logistical aspects onsite including coordination of bookings, location permissions, ordering food, and parking.
LINE PRODUCER (PRE-PRODUCTION) at Money, Feature Film
August 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Searched for set locations, formalised permissions, booked stunt props (e.g. explosive cars).
DIRECTOR & EDITOR at Where To, Feature Documentary
May 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Created documentary after meeting a Syrian family war refugee. Filmed and edited the process, supporting the family to find jobs and convince their child to attend school.
Writer, Director, Producer & Editor at Saja, Black Suits You Short Film
December 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Wrote, directed, produced and edited the film, promoted internationally and won an award.
Director at Chicago Short Theatre Play
June 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Directed a theatre play and choreographed dance routines.
2nd Assistant Director at MBC Arabia, Lebanon
October 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Assisted the 1st Assistant Director in planning and executing daily shoot schedules; managed talent movement between set, holding areas, and make-up/wardrobe; liaised between production, crew departments, and post-production to ensure smooth workflow.
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER & EDITOR at Entre-Chaine Theatre Play
May 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Directed and produced theatre play performed by deaf dancers at Al Madina and SunFlower Theatres.
News Videographer & Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Capture and edit news footage for various outlets, liaise with news and economy experts, supervise live broadcasts, and manage outdoor streaming with LiveU and Sony DXCAM.
Property Shoot Director & Photographer at Freelance
March 1, 2023 - Present
Direct and photograph high-end property shoots; manage ongoing shoots through 2025, coordinating multi-location shoots and client requirements.
LIVE TV PRODUCER at NuMedia
March 1, 2022 - Present
Liaise between news/economy experts for international TV event bookings; supervise technical aspects of live broadcast studio; manage outdoor live streaming with LiveU and DXCAM; edit raw footage in Premiere.
Advertising Director & Producer at Riyadh Season
May 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Directed and produced advertisements; managed shoots with multiple units in Manchester, Newcastle, and London.
Production Manager at See You Tomorrow Short Film
March 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Managed onsite logistics including bookings, location permissions, catering, and parking.
LINE PRODUCER (PRE-PRODUCTION) at Money, Feature Film
August 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Searched for set locations, secured permissions, and booked stunt props (e.g., explosive cars).
DIRECTOR & EDITOR at Where To, Feature Documentary, Lebanon
May 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Created documentary after meeting a Syrian family war refugee; filmed and edited the process to support employment and schooling.
Writer, Director, Producer & Editor at Saja, Black Suits You Short Film, Lebanon
December 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Wrote, directed, produced, and edited the film; promoted internationally and won an award.
Director at Chicago Short Theatre Play, Lebanon
June 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Directed a theatre play and choreographed dance routines.
2nd Assistant Director at MBC Arabia, Lebanon
October 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Assisted the 1st Assistant Director in planning and executing daily shoot schedules; managed talent movement and liaised across departments.
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER & EDITOR at Entre-Chaine Theatre Play, Lebanon
May 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Directed and produced a theatre play performed by deaf dancers at Al Madina and SunFlower Theatres.
News Videographer & Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Capture and edit news footage for multiple outlets; liaise with news and economy experts; supervise live broadcasts; outdoor streaming using LiveU and Sony DXCAM.
Property Shoot Director & Photographer at Freelance
March 1, 2023 - Present
Direct and photograph high-end property shoots; building a portfolio and continuing ongoing property shoots into 2025.
LIVE TV PRODUCER at NuMedia
March 1, 2022 - Present
Liaised between DW and RT TV channels using Arabic to organise international TV event bookings. Supervised all technical aspects of the live broadcast studio (Sony DVW camera, lighting, sound). Managed outdoor live streaming with LiveU and Sony DXCAM alongside producer and presenter. Edited raw video footage using Adobe Premiere.
Advertising Director & Producer at Riyadh Season
May 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Directed and produced several advertisements for Riyadh Season. Managed shoots with different units in Manchester, Newcastle, and London.
Production Manager at See You Tomorrow Short Film
March 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Managed onsite logistics including coordination of bookings, location permissions, ordering food, and parking.
LINE PRODUCER (PRE-PRODUCTION) at Money, Feature Film
August 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Searched for set locations, formalised permissions, booked stunt props (e.g., explosive cars).
DIRECTOR & EDITOR at Where To
May 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Created documentary after meeting a Syrian war refugee; filmed and edited the process, supporting the family to find jobs and convince their child to attend school.
Writer, Director, Producer & Editor at Saja, Black Suits You Short Film
December 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Wrote, directed, produced and edited the film, promoted internationally and won an award.
Director at Chicago Short Theatre Play
June 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Directed a theatre play and choreographed dance routines.
2nd Assistant Director at MBC Arabia
October 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Assisted the 1st Assistant Director in planning and executing daily shoot schedules; managed talent movement between set, holding areas, and makeup/wardrobe. Liaised between production, crew departments, and post-production to ensure smooth workflow.
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER & EDITOR at Entre-Chaine Theatre Play
May 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Directed and produced theatre play performed by deaf dancers at Al Madina and SunFlower Theatres.

Education

BA in Communication Arts - Radio & TV at Notre Dame University, Lebanon
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
BT in Computer Accounting at Al Afaaq Institute, Lebanon
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
BA in Communication Arts - Radio & TV at Notre Dame University, Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
BT in Computer Accounting at Al Afaaq Institute, Beirut, Lebanon
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
BA in Communication Arts - Radio & TV at Notre Dame University, Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
BT in Computer Accounting at Al Afaaq Institute, Beirut, Lebanon
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
BA in Communication Arts - Radio & TV at Notre Dame University, Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
BT in Computer Accounting at Al Afaaq Institute, Beirut, Lebanon
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
BA in Communication Arts - Radio & TV at Notre Dame University, Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
BT in Computer Accounting at Al Afaaq Institute, Beirut, Lebanon
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Other