Hi, I’m Hassan Zein, a seasoned media producer with extensive experience leading productions across the Middle East and beyond. I’ve managed everything from TV series and streaming projects to university theatre and festival productions, coordinating casting, pre-production, production logistics, and post-production to deliver polished outcomes on schedule. I enjoy building strong teams, streamlining workflows, and turning complex creative visions into tangible, on‑screen results. Based in Beirut, I collaborate with broadcasters, universities, and brands to create engaging content, documentaries, and performing arts experiences. I’m passionate about storytelling, mentorship, and driving efficient production cycles that maintain high quality while meeting deadlines and budget goals.

Hassan Zein

Hi, I’m Hassan Zein, a seasoned media producer with extensive experience leading productions across the Middle East and beyond. I’ve managed everything from TV series and streaming projects to university theatre and festival productions, coordinating casting, pre-production, production logistics, and post-production to deliver polished outcomes on schedule. I enjoy building strong teams, streamlining workflows, and turning complex creative visions into tangible, on‑screen results. Based in Beirut, I collaborate with broadcasters, universities, and brands to create engaging content, documentaries, and performing arts experiences. I’m passionate about storytelling, mentorship, and driving efficient production cycles that maintain high quality while meeting deadlines and budget goals.

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Hi, I’m Hassan Zein, a seasoned media producer with extensive experience leading productions across the Middle East and beyond. I’ve managed everything from TV series and streaming projects to university theatre and festival productions, coordinating casting, pre-production, production logistics, and post-production to deliver polished outcomes on schedule. I enjoy building strong teams, streamlining workflows, and turning complex creative visions into tangible, on‑screen results.

Based in Beirut, I collaborate with broadcasters, universities, and brands to create engaging content, documentaries, and performing arts experiences. I’m passionate about storytelling, mentorship, and driving efficient production cycles that maintain high quality while meeting deadlines and budget goals.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Producer at Abu Dhabi TV – In Media Plus
January 1, 2019 - Present
Produced Repeat After Me, Seasons 1 & 2, overseeing influencer/celebrity onboarding, briefing for each episode, and full show production. Responsible for pre-production planning and post-production delivery of each episode on time, coordinating across Beirut, Abu Dhabi, and Cairo.
Producer, Media Department at American University of Middle East & Phoenicia University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Launched the entire production department for both universities (AUM in Kuwait and PU in Lebanon), established the theatre department, and produced university documentaries and social media content.
Casting Director & Assistant Producer at Different Productions / In Media Plus
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023
Contributed to productions for Dubai Sports TV, SaudiTV, AlAan TV, and related video clips. Credits include Million Dollar Listing UAE (Starz Play) as Assistant Producer/Location Manager, Chopped (Dubai TV) as Assistant Producer, Home & Away online videos, Champions League as Line Producer, Dubai Bling (Netflix) as Assistant Producer, No Body Wants The Night (Robert Bosch, Berlin) as Executive Producer, Sadapack Cosmetics TV ad and Saco KSA TV ad as Production Manager, Law Kont (Haifa Wehbe ft. Akram Hosny) as Assistant Production Manager, Let’s Ask Saudi as Casting Producer, Nojoum Bila Hodoud S2 as Assistant Producer, and The Victorious S2 coordinating with contestants.
Associate Producer; Theatre Production at Theatre Production Lab / LAU; Ithra Theatre
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2025
Associate producer for Ithra theatre; oversaw production logistics, international touring coordination, and on‑ground execution for cultural and performing arts. Produced and directed a play at LAU, led the LAU theatre festival production team for two years, directed/produced a play at Al Madina Theatre, launched and managed Mishkal theatre festival, and line produced Majnoun Yehki with Lina Khoury and Ziad Al Rahbani.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts (Radio/TV/Film) at Lebanese American University (LAU)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Lebanese Baccalaureate at Rawdah High School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services