Lebanese-Canadian filmmaker and photographer with a passion for storytelling, both personal and documentary. Dedicated to capturing authentic narratives through visual media.…

Ralph Bassim

Lebanese-Canadian filmmaker and photographer with a passion for storytelling, both personal and documentary. Dedicated to capturing authentic narratives through visual media.…

Available to hire

Lebanese-Canadian filmmaker and photographer with a passion for storytelling, both personal and documentary.

Dedicated to capturing authentic narratives through visual media.

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Content Editor at Freelance
October 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Created original video content, animations, and graphics for social media using Adobe Creative Suite to boost engagement. Led post-production: editing, subtitling, basic animations, and visual fixes. Developed videos from raw footage in line with brand and client vision. Designed supporting graphics for both video and image content.
Photographer & Videographer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced editorial, lifestyle, and product content for brands across fashion, food, and wellness sectors. Developed creative concepts and led execution from pre-production to delivery. Clients include CYRA, Eiido The Label, Maison Harouki, Jean Pierre Khoury, Elio Abou Fayssal, various social media influencers, as well as some F&B clients.
Producer, Production Coordinator & Production Manager at On-Set Production & Coordination
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led logistics, budgeting, scheduling, and on-set coordination to ensure seamless production across departments. Scouted and secured diverse filming locations across Lebanon to meet creative and technical demands. Assisted as a Lighting Technician on photography and videography sets.
Motion Content Editor at Sunday
October 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Created original video content, animations, and graphics for social media using Adobe Creative Suite to boost engagement.
On-Set Producer / Production Coordinator at Documentary Portrait
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led logistics, budgeting, scheduling, and on-set coordination; scouted filming locations across Lebanon; supported lighting, DOps and gaffers.
Festival Programmer / On-site Coordinator at Cabri olet Film Festival
June 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Reviewed 100+ films and helped curate the final screening lineup; contributed to installation art and worked on-site at the festival.
Volunteer / CSR Network Coordinator at CSR N – Crisis Network
December 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Coordinated post-Beirut Port explosion relief efforts between Lebanese NGOs and CSR N; remote coordination.
Volunteer / Animal Rescue at Animal Rescue
January 1, 2014 - Present
Active in rescuing and fostering stranded animals; contributed to awareness and community outreach.
Motion Content Editor at Sunday
October 20, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Created original video content, animations, and graphics for social media using Adobe Creative Suite to boost engagement.
Freelance Producer / Content Creator at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced editorial, lifestyle, and product content for brands across fashion, food, and wellness sectors. Developed creative concepts and led execution from pre-production to delivery. Clients included CYRA, Eid o The Label, Maison Harouki, Jean Pierre Khouri, Elio Abou Fayssal, various social media influencers, and several F&B clients.
Volunteer Coordinator at CSR N - Crisis Student Response Network
December 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Coordinated between Lebanese NGOs and CSR N to provide pro-bono consulting following Beirut Port explosion.
Volunteer at Lebanon Animal Rescue
January 1, 2014 - Present
Active in rescuing and fostering abandoned cats and dogs across the country.
Motion Content Editor at Freelance / Self-employed
October 20, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Lead post-production: editing, subtitling, basic animation and visual fixes. Developed videos from raw footage in line with brand and client vision. Designed supporting graphics for video and image content.
On-Set Production & Coordination at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced and coordinated a range of film sets, from senior student films to professional productions. Responsible for logistics, budgeting and scheduling; secured diverse filming locations; contributed on-set in lighting and cross-department coordination.
Volunteer / CSR Initiatives at Gestures From The Heart
January 1, 2015 - Present
Distributed food and essential services to elderly and displaced individuals; collaborated on community awareness and support events.

Education

BFA in Filmmaking at Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
BFA in Integrated Media (Not Completed) at Ontario College of Arts and Design University
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
BFA in Filmmaking at ACADÉMIE LIBANAISE DES BEAUX-ARTS
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
BFA in Integrated Media (Not Completed) at Ontario College of Arts and Design University
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
BFA in Filmmaking at Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
BFA in Integrated Media (Not Completed) at Ontario College of Art and Design University
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
BFA in Filmmaking at Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
BFA in Integrated Media at Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD University)
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

Getting Your Film Off the Ground (Coursera – Michigan State University)
January 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Getting Your Film Off the Ground
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization