Hi, I’m Lea Ghalayini, a Creative Producer with 7+ years of experience across production and marketing, spanning film, television, commercial production, and social media marketing, including 3+ years in the GCC market. I deliver TV series, films, and brand-led content from development to final delivery, bridging creative storytelling with strategic marketing objectives. I combine hands-on technical expertise with strong production leadership, with a track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets and delivering campaigns for global and regional brands. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and strategy, leading cross-functional teams, coordinating high-profile talent, and ensuring seamless handovers between departments. My approach blends creative vision with operational discipline to produce high-impact content that resonates with audiences and meets brand goals.

Lea Ghalayini

Hi, I’m Lea Ghalayini, a Creative Producer with 7+ years of experience across production and marketing, spanning film, television, commercial production, and social media marketing, including 3+ years in the GCC market. I deliver TV series, films, and brand-led content from development to final delivery, bridging creative storytelling with strategic marketing objectives. I combine hands-on technical expertise with strong production leadership, with a track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets and delivering campaigns for global and regional brands. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and strategy, leading cross-functional teams, coordinating high-profile talent, and ensuring seamless handovers between departments. My approach blends creative vision with operational discipline to produce high-impact content that resonates with audiences and meets brand goals.

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Hi, I’m Lea Ghalayini, a Creative Producer with 7+ years of experience across production and marketing, spanning film, television, commercial production, and social media marketing, including 3+ years in the GCC market. I deliver TV series, films, and brand-led content from development to final delivery, bridging creative storytelling with strategic marketing objectives. I combine hands-on technical expertise with strong production leadership, with a track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets and delivering campaigns for global and regional brands.

I thrive at the intersection of creativity and strategy, leading cross-functional teams, coordinating high-profile talent, and ensuring seamless handovers between departments. My approach blends creative vision with operational discipline to produce high-impact content that resonates with audiences and meets brand goals.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced

Work Experience

Producer at Felaso Productions
February 1, 2023 - Present
Drive script development with writers' teams across multiple projects; orchestrate production schedules; oversee multiple productions concurrently; manage seven-figure production budgets and cost forecasting; direct Gulf talent and lead 50-70 crew members per project across departments.
Marketing Specialist at Lari Clinic
September 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Led marketing and social media strategy for a multi-specialty clinic; developed brand personalities for individual doctors; produced end-to-end digital content and managed social channels; led community engagement to strengthen brand visibility.
Director of Photography at Lebanon (Freelance)
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Led cinematography and visual execution across narrative projects; designed camera and lighting workflows; operated and supervised camera systems and crews; collaborated with directors to shape visual language.
Camera Assistant / Focus Puller at Lebanon / International Productions (Freelance)
February 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
Supported principal photography; pulled critical focus on professional cinema cameras; collaborated with Oscar-nominated Directors of Photography and senior focus pullers; assisted camera department operations.
Casting Associate – Game Show at SBC Channel – Saudi Arabia
March 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Conducted online casting sessions for a Ramadan prime-time game show; coordinated schedules; managed databases of 300+ applicants; supported talent documentation and casting logistics.
Marketing Intern at Imajin8
January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Content research, trends analysis, built weekly content calendars; collaborated on visual identity with designers for digital campaigns.
Junior English Copywriter at Mindfield Digital
November 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Edited and refined English copy for digital content; wrote social captions; collaborated with teams to align copy with campaign objectives.
Videographer at Annahar Newspaper
December 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Developed original video concepts; shot and edited interviews, vox pops, and on-location features; delivered publish-ready pieces aligning with editorial voice.
Camera Assistant / Focus Puller at Lebanon / International Productions
February 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
Worked as a camera assistant and focus puller on narrative and commercial productions, supporting principal photography under high-pressure shooting environments. Pulled focus on professional cinema camera systems, maintaining critical focus accuracy across complex camera moves, lenses, and shooting conditions. Collaborated closely with Oscar-nominated Directors of Photography and senior Hollywood focus pullers, executing creative intent while adhering to international on-set standards. Supported camera department operations, including lens management, camera builds, troubleshooting, and on-set technical readiness.
Casting Associate – Game Show (Ramadan Season) at SBC Channel – Saudi Arabia
March 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Conducted online casting sessions with Saudi nationals for a Ramadan prime-time game show, assessing talent suitability, on-camera presence, and format requirements. Coordinated casting schedules and availability across multiple stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication between production, talent, and channel teams. Managed casting databases for 300+ applicants, overseeing data entry, organization, tracking, and shortlisting throughout the casting process. Supported the lead casting team with talent documentation and casting logistics, contributing to on-time delivery for Ramadan broadcast timelines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Television and Film - Honors at Lebanese American University (LAU)
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts - Honors at Lebanese American University (LAU)
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2023
BA in Television and Film - Honors at Lebanese American University (LAU)
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2023
BA in Communication Arts - Honors at Lebanese American University (LAU)
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

International Film Production Micro Degree
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Film Marketing for the International Audience
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
The Art & Craft of Film Producing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Gender Scholars Program
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Media Literacy in Times of Crisis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
International Film Production Micro Degree – Gritnova Global Campus
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Film Marketing for the International Audience - Saudi Film Commission
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
The Art & Craft of Film ProducING - Saudi Film Commission
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Gender Scholars Program - LAU
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Media Literacy in Times of Crisis - UNESCO
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment