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I am a very enthusiastic, passionate and creative professional with over 20 years in the media industry. My forte is in content development, film programming and producing film festivals. In a nutshell, I support creatives in their journey. Throughout my career, I have been involved in launching and managing film festivals and film projects internationally, supporting emerging talents and working across different cultures and countries. I have a strong background in film and video studies and have developed narrative feature films and series, while also mentoring filmmakers and advising on international strategies. Fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, I bring a multicultural approach to my work, coupled with strong PR skills and broad industry knowledge.…I am a very enthusiastic, passionate and creative professional with over 20 years in the media industry. My forte is in content development, film programming and producing film festivals. In a nutshell, I support creatives in their journey. Throughout my career, I have been involved in launching and managing film festivals and film projects internationally, supporting emerging talents and working across different cultures and countries. I have a strong background in film and video studies and have developed narrative feature films and series, while also mentoring filmmakers and advising on international strategies. Fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, I bring a multicultural approach to my work, coupled with strong PR skills and broad industry knowledge.

Chad Izen Eddine

Film Director, Film Producer, Screenplay Writer, +2

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I am a very enthusiastic, passionate and creative professional with over 20 years in the media industry. My forte is in content development, film programming and producing film festivals. In a nutshell, I support creatives in their journey. Throughout my career, I have been involved in launching and managing film festivals and film projects internationally, supporting emerging talents and working across different cultures and countries. I have a strong background in film and video studies and have developed narrative feature films and series, while also mentoring filmmakers and advising on international strategies. Fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, I bring a multicultural approach to my work, coupled with strong PR skills and broad industry knowledge.…I am a very enthusiastic, passionate and creative professional with over 20 years in the media industry. My forte is in content development, film programming and producing film festivals. In a nutshell, I support creatives in their journey. Throughout my career, I have been involved in launching and managing film festivals and film projects internationally, supporting emerging talents and working across different cultures and countries. I have a strong background in film and video studies and have developed narrative feature films and series, while also mentoring filmmakers and advising on international strategies. Fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, I bring a multicultural approach to my work, coupled with strong PR skills and broad industry knowledge.

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I am a very enthusiastic, passionate and creative professional with over 20 years in the media industry. My forte is in content development, film programming and producing film festivals. In a nutshell, I support creatives in their journey. Throughout my career, I have been involved in launching and managing film festivals and film projects internationally, supporting emerging talents and working across different cultures and countries.

I have a strong background in film and video studies and have developed narrative feature films and series, while also mentoring filmmakers and advising on international strategies. Fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, I bring a multicultural approach to my work, coupled with strong PR skills and broad industry knowledge.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Arabic

Advanced

French

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Director of Projects Development and International Relations at Arabia Pictures Group

January 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025

Launched the first European Film Festival in Riyadh and other film events including the upcoming Bollywood Film and Music Festival. Oversaw the development of feature fiction projects such as “Zyriab,” “Hotel,” and “#gawwezni.” Responsible for all press releases and communication strategy, managing international relations and propelling the company globally.

MENA Consultant for Film AlUla at Film AlUla

July 1, 2023 - Present

Engaged producers, directors, and companies to initiate dialogue with potential film opportunities in AlUla locations or studios. Responsible for reading and evaluating projects and working on guidelines.

Film Programmer and Festival Manager at Cairo International Film Festival

December 31, 2021 - August 29, 2025

Managed film programming and festival operations, contributing to the growth and international presence of the festival.

Advisor, Film Financing and Grants at Doha Film Institute

December 31, 2018 - August 29, 2025

Advised film financing and grants departments, served on the selecting committee, and supported over 70 films that won at Cannes, Venice, Toronto, and were Oscar-nominated including 'Capernaum,' 'Theeb,' 'Mustang,' and 'The Salesman'.

Filmmaker at Walt Disney International Studios, USA

December 31, 2010 - August 29, 2025

Signed contract and relocated to Los Angeles to develop 'The Last of the Storytellers' as the first Arabic language title under supervision of Jason Reed and Michael Andreen. Directed narrative feature film 'Falling from Earth' screened in over forty festivals including Dubai, Rotterdam, Paris, and New Directors/New Films in New York.