Dear Sir / Madam, My name is Samir Diab, and I am a Lebanese independent film and commercial director based in Santiago de compostela, with over 10 years of professional experience working between Lebanon, Kuwait, and Istanbul. Throughout my career, I have directed a wide range of work including TVCs, brand films, digital campaigns, short documentaries, and some social-first content for clients across different industries. I’m reaching out to introduce myself and explore the possibility of collaborating with your team on upcoming campaigns or creative projects. I bring a strong visual style, a solution-driven workflow, and deep experience in both high-end production and fast-paced digital content. I can support your team with: • Concept development & treatments • Creative direction • Cinematography • Full production directing • Remote directing for international shoots (if needed) • Post-production services and supervision I would love the chance to share my showreel and discuss how I can contribute to your future projects. If you are open to it, I’d be happy to send over some ideas tailored to your clients or jump on a quick meet at your convenience. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to the possibility of working together.

Samir Diab

Dear Sir / Madam, My name is Samir Diab, and I am a Lebanese independent film and commercial director based in Santiago de compostela, with over 10 years of professional experience working between Lebanon, Kuwait, and Istanbul. Throughout my career, I have directed a wide range of work including TVCs, brand films, digital campaigns, short documentaries, and some social-first content for clients across different industries. I’m reaching out to introduce myself and explore the possibility of collaborating with your team on upcoming campaigns or creative projects. I bring a strong visual style, a solution-driven workflow, and deep experience in both high-end production and fast-paced digital content. I can support your team with: • Concept development & treatments • Creative direction • Cinematography • Full production directing • Remote directing for international shoots (if needed) • Post-production services and supervision I would love the chance to share my showreel and discuss how I can contribute to your future projects. If you are open to it, I’d be happy to send over some ideas tailored to your clients or jump on a quick meet at your convenience. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to the possibility of working together.

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Dear Sir / Madam,

My name is Samir Diab, and I am a Lebanese independent film and commercial director based in Santiago de compostela, with over 10 years of professional experience working between Lebanon, Kuwait, and Istanbul. Throughout my career, I have directed a wide range of work including TVCs, brand films, digital campaigns, short documentaries, and some social-first content for clients across different industries.

I’m reaching out to introduce myself and explore the possibility of collaborating with your team on upcoming campaigns or creative projects. I bring a strong visual style, a solution-driven workflow, and deep experience in both high-end production and fast-paced digital content.

I can support your team with:
• Concept development & treatments
• Creative direction
• Cinematography
• Full production directing
• Remote directing for international shoots (if needed)
• Post-production services and supervision

I would love the chance to share my showreel and discuss how I can contribute to your future projects.
If you are open to it, I’d be happy to send over some ideas tailored to your clients or jump on a quick meet at your convenience.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to the possibility of working together.

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Language

Turkish
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Production at And Beyond MENA
January 1, 2022 - Present
Head of production operations, content creation, and team management for TVCs, short films, documentaries, and music videos; led script writing, pre-production, production, post-production, color grading and motion graphics; oversaw TV broadcast preparation and client meetings.
Freelance Director - Concept Creator - Producer - Post Production Director / Head Of Visuals at Senyar Group Kuwait
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2021
Managed a team of photographers, videographers and art directors; handled department workflow, briefs, pre-production, production, post-production to submission; senior editor, color grading & motion graphics; involved in TV/film campaigns and event coverage including Kuwait Football Tournament and World Cup-related projects.
Head of Production at And Beyond MENA
January 1, 2014 - Present
Content Creator, script writing, filming, and production of TV commercials, short films, documentaries, and music videos. Responsible for creating and developing ideas for TV Commercials, team management, and overseeing a department’s operations, including briefs, pre-production, production, post-production, submission, senior editorial work, color grading and motion graphics. Led the Kuwait Al-Roudan Football Tournament coverage for five years, including daily filming, live broadcast preparation, chroma/greenscreen usage, and promotional campaigns such as Pizza Hut Kuwait World Cup 2018. Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects, Photoshop, and related post-production tools; languages: Arabic, English, Turkish.

Education

Diploma at Government Diploma in Sociology & Economy - HIC School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Master's in Cinema & Television at Nișantaşı University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
B.A in Communication Arts / Radio & TV at Lebanese International University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Diploma at HIC School (Government in Sociology & Economy)
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Master's in Cinema & Television at Nişantaşı University
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts / Radio & TV at Lebanese International University
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Diploma from the government in Sociology & Economy at HIC School
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Master’s in Cinema and Television at Nişantaşı University
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
BA in Communication Arts / Radio & TV at Lebanese International University
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Turkish language at Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026

Qualifications

Diploma in Sociology & Economy (Government Diploma)
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Master’s in Cinema & Television
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
BA in Communication Arts / Radio & TV
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Turkish Language Course
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Education