I'm a hands-on audio-visual production professional with a background in lighting design, on-set coordination, and creative direction. I’ve led lighting and crew for BA senior projects and master-level productions, directed and produced short films, and managed production logistics from concept to post-production. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative concepts into tangible screens over multiple shorts and web series. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and eager for new challenges in audio-visual production. I’m open to roles as a Gaffer, Producer, or Director and bring strong skills in logistics, budgeting, multi-team coordination, and on-set problem solving to deliver high-quality outputs on time.

Joseph Chakhtoura

I'm a hands-on audio-visual production professional with a background in lighting design, on-set coordination, and creative direction. I’ve led lighting and crew for BA senior projects and master-level productions, directed and produced short films, and managed production logistics from concept to post-production. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative concepts into tangible screens over multiple shorts and web series. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and eager for new challenges in audio-visual production. I’m open to roles as a Gaffer, Producer, or Director and bring strong skills in logistics, budgeting, multi-team coordination, and on-set problem solving to deliver high-quality outputs on time.

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I’m a hands-on audio-visual production professional with a background in lighting design, on-set coordination, and creative direction. I’ve led lighting and crew for BA senior projects and master-level productions, directed and produced short films, and managed production logistics from concept to post-production. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative concepts into tangible screens over multiple shorts and web series.

I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and eager for new challenges in audio-visual production. I’m open to roles as a Gaffer, Producer, or Director and bring strong skills in logistics, budgeting, multi-team coordination, and on-set problem solving to deliver high-quality outputs on time.

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Language

French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head Gaffer at ALBA Senior Projects
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Led lighting and camera setup for BA Senior Projects and Master 2 Projects; supervised crew; contributed to pre-production and post-production decisions.
Studio Production Intern at Studio Vision - MTV TV
August 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted in TV production including on-set lighting and camera setup, and post-production workflow support.
Production Manager at RIVER PAINTS (ALBA Senior Projects)
May 1, 2025 - Present
Senior projects coordination, production management; oversaw logistics, budgeting, and on-set/off-set coordination for multiple short films and a web series.
Head Gaffer at BA Senior Projects & Master 2 Projects
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led lighting design and on-set lighting operations, crew coordination, and on-set adjustments; supervised lighting across four short films and a web series.
Production Intern at Studio Vision - MTV Production
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Assisted with lighting and camera setup, on-set support, pre-production coordination, and general crew tasks for MTV production work and related projects.
Production Manager at Rivter Paints
April 1, 2025 - Present
Managed production logistics for senior projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality outputs across multiple productions.

Education

Master’s Degree in Audio Visual Directing - First Year (M1) at ALBA - University of Balamand
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
French Baccalaureate - Economics & Sociology Specialty at Lycée Français Libanais Naher Ibrahim
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Directing – Cinema at ALBA - University of Balamand
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Master’s Degree in Audio Visual Directing - First Year (M1) at ALBA - University of Balamand
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Audio Visual Directing – Cinema at ALBA - University of Balamand
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
French Baccalaureate - Economics & Sociology at Lycée Franco-Libanis Nahr Ibrahim
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet