Im a documentary and tv producer director with 20 years of experience in the MENA and GCC region

Eliane mouarkesh

Im a documentary and tv producer director with 20 years of experience in the MENA and GCC region

Available to hire

Im a documentary and tv producer director with 20 years of experience in the MENA and GCC region

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer / Director / Editor at MediaMania – Abu Dhabi
July 1, 2018 - Present
Producer, director and editor on major projects including the Burjeel Al Dannah hospital documentary; coverage of the Sharjah classic cars festival and museum; Al Helem docu-series (13 episodes) with the Ministry of Culture; over 50 Presidential Court Majalis videos and a Police Academy graduation wrap/teasers.
Head of Production / Producer / Director at Bidaya Media / Iftah Ya Simsim – Abu Dhabi
June 30, 2018 - October 9, 2025
In charge of every aspect of production for Iftah Ya Simsim, from budgeting and scripting to shooting and editing; produced Ramadan shows, social media segments, dubbing supervision, and talent direction.
Director at Endemol Shine Middle East / Star Academy
January 31, 2016 - October 9, 2025
Director of the daily episodes of Star Academy 11, handling the production flow and daily activities across the series.
Producer / Director / Editor at Qatar TV / TV Support and development committee
November 30, 2014 - October 9, 2025
Producer/Director and Editor for multiple programs including Al Helo Alayna and Zikrayat Min Daou; contributed to cooking shows, photography docu-mags, and other regional formats.
Story Producer / Editor at Baynounah Media Group
March 31, 2011 - October 9, 2025
Story Producer on HADREEN: Reality show about volunteering in UAE; later roles included editor/segment director on various programs.
Editor in Chief / Story Producer / Segment Director / Editor at Various (Endemol ME / ITV-Lebanon / LBCI)
December 31, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Led content development and editing for major regional formats; supervised dubbing, translation, and delivery for shows including The Voice Senior, Guesstimation, Ton of Cash, and Perfect Bride.
Freelancer / Avid Editor at Star Academy 3 Middle East / PAC - LBCI
April 30, 2006 - October 9, 2025
Directed and edited daily episodes, oversaw dubbing and live-action/animation segments for the Star Academy franchise.
Producer / Director at Baynounah TV / Ministry of Interior
January 31, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Producer/Director and Editor for the 50th Jubilee Heritage Games competition coverage for Baynounah TV.
Producer / The Selfie Challenge at Highways Arabic – Abu Dhabi
October 31, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Produced The Selfie Challenge (Ta7addi El Selfie) for AD TV during 2021, with on-air production.

Education

B.A., Audiovisual and Photography at USEK, Lebanon
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
Lebanese baccalaureate part II, Humanities at St. Joseph, Antoura
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services