Hi, I’m Tala Sleiman, a producer and assistant director with a passion for telling compelling stories through film and video. I bring hands-on production skills and a collaborative mindset to every project, from pre-production planning to post-production delivery. I edit behind-the-scenes footage to spotlight the production process and bring campaigns to life. With over three years in the film industry, I thrive on freelance and team-based work, managing locations, crews, budgets, schedules, and client expectations to ensure smooth project delivery. I love building engaging content for brands and helping teams move from concept to finished piece.

Tala Sleiman

Hi, I’m Tala Sleiman, a producer and assistant director with a passion for telling compelling stories through film and video. I bring hands-on production skills and a collaborative mindset to every project, from pre-production planning to post-production delivery. I edit behind-the-scenes footage to spotlight the production process and bring campaigns to life. With over three years in the film industry, I thrive on freelance and team-based work, managing locations, crews, budgets, schedules, and client expectations to ensure smooth project delivery. I love building engaging content for brands and helping teams move from concept to finished piece.

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Hi, I’m Tala Sleiman, a producer and assistant director with a passion for telling compelling stories through film and video. I bring hands-on production skills and a collaborative mindset to every project, from pre-production planning to post-production delivery. I edit behind-the-scenes footage to spotlight the production process and bring campaigns to life.

With over three years in the film industry, I thrive on freelance and team-based work, managing locations, crews, budgets, schedules, and client expectations to ensure smooth project delivery. I love building engaging content for brands and helping teams move from concept to finished piece.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

1st Assistant Director at MDX Studios
September 30, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Guest Room project; assisted with production, casting, scheduling; on-set coordination.
Producer at Independent Music Video - BEGIN
December 31, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Produced a short music video; managed locations, crew, casting, budgets; pre/post production.
Sound Operator at Hi-Impact (United Nations COP28)
February 28, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Managed audio systems; ensured high-quality sound for conference sessions.
Content Creator, Videographer, Editor at SwissU Life - Marketing Company
September 30, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Developed and produced engaging video content from filming to editing; promoted client brands across platforms.
Producer at Independent Documentary - HEART H
February 29, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Managed all aspects of production, coordinating logistics, overseeing budget, ensuring on-track deliverables.
Producer at Independent Music Video - STAY IN A LIVE
February 29, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Managed pre-production planning, budget, casting, locations, and permits; produced music video.
Producer at Independent Projects
September 30, 2025 - October 7, 2025
June 2025 - September 2025: Work closely with creative and production teams to produce projects from start to finish; manage proposals, quotes, casting, locations, and permits; ensure smooth coordination with clients.
Assistant Director at MDX Studios
September 30, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Assisted in production management, pre-production planning, scheduling, coordinating crew and cast; supported director and managed shoot operations.
Producer at Independent Music Video - BEGGIN
December 31, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Produced an independent music video project; coordinated planning, crew, locations and schedules; freelance work.
Sound Operator at Hi-Impact
November 30, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Managed audio systems, ensuring high-quality sound for various events and sessions at the United Nations COP29 conference.
Content Creator, Videographer, Editor at SwissU Life - Marketing Company
September 30, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Developed and produced engaging video content, from filming to editing, to promote client brands across platforms.
Assistant Director at MDX Studios - Guest Room
January 31, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Assisted with production, coordinated with crew and talents for the Guest Room shoot in Dubai.
Producer at Dream Box Creative Content
April 30, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Independent Short Film Till Death Do Us Part: produced a 23-minute short film, managed locations, crew, cast and schedules; oversaw pre-production to post-production.
Content Creator / Consultant at Dream Box Creative Content
September 30, 2025 - October 7, 2025
June 2025 - September 2025: Worked with creative and production teams to produce projects from start to finish, managing proposals, quotations, casting, locations, permits, and client coordination.
Producer at Independent Music Video - STAYIN A LIVE
February 29, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Managed entire production process for a music video project including pre-production planning, on-set coordination, and post-production deliverables.
Sound Operator at Hi-Impact
February 29, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Managed audio systems for UN COP28 conference; ensured high-quality sound for events and sessions; coordinated with speakers and AV team.
Producer, Assistant Director at Independent Short Film - Till Death Do Us Part
April 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Produced a 23-minute short film, managed locations, crew, cast and schedules; handled logistics from pre-production to post-production as a freelance producer.
Creative Consultant at Dream Box
September 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Developed and produced engaging video content from filming to editing to promote client brands across platforms.
Assistant Director, Production at MDX Studios - Guest Room (Dubai)
September 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Assisted director and production tasks; coordinated with crew, locations, cast and schedules.
Producer at Independent Music Video - BEGGIN (Dubai, UAE)
December 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Produced a music video; oversaw pre-production to production processes in Dubai, UAE.
Sound Operator at Hi-Impact - United Nations COP29
November 30, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Managed audio systems, ensuring high-quality sound for various events and sessions during COP29.
Content Creator, Videographer, Editor at Swiss Life - Marketing Company
September 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Developed and produced engaging video content from filming to editing to promote client brands across platforms.
Independent Music Video Producer at STAY IN A LIVE
February 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Managed end-to-end production for a music video, coordinating proposals, casting, locations and permits while ensuring smooth team coordination.
Producer, Independent Documentary at HEARTH, Dubai, UAE
February 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Managed all aspects of documentary production, coordinating logistics, budget oversight, and ensuring projects stayed on track.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film at Middlesex University Dubai
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts: Film at Middlesex University Dubai, UAE
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Film at Middlesex University Dubai
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education