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Hi, I’m Lara Zakhour, a seasoned sound engineer with over 14 years on-set experience across onshore, offshore, and documentary shoots. Based in the UAE with a TwoFour54 Abu Dhabi freelance visa, I’ve worked on international projects ranging from Netflix documentaries to corporate films, bringing clean on-location audio and strong field recording to every set.
Beyond sound, I’ve produced small to medium-scale productions and often coordinate logistics on set, ensuring smooth workflows from capture to post-production. I’m fluent in English, Arabic and Spanish with experience across Europe, the Middle East, and the broader region.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Sound Engineer at Whisper Films Limited
September 1, 2023 - PresentOn Netflix documentary SAUDI PRO LEAGUE: Kickoff, followed six clubs in Saudi Arabia; responsible for on-set location sound recording, wireless mic management, and sound delivery coordination across a year-long production for a Netflix series.
Sound Engineer at Kepler Mission Films
January 1, 2021 - PresentVerborgene Räume | ANQA documentary; observational shoot in Jordan addressing honor killings; managed location sound recording, ambient capture, and coordination with post-production; world premieres at Berlinale 2023 and IKSV Istanbul Film Festival.
Sound Engineer at EVAMOTION
January 1, 2016 - PresentHuda Beauty Podcast; on-location and studio sound capture, mix planning, and ongoing audio support for a lifestyle podcast project.
Sound Engineer at HOP DWC LLC
November 1, 2022 - PresentPAN Home | Ramadan 2025 TVC; Ramadan TVC and activation filmed for PanHome, handling on-set sound capture and post-production sound coordination.
Sound Engineer at Global Creative Video | APCO
November 1, 2024 - PresentADIPEC | ADIPEC Live Studio; sound desk operation for live studio streams, from booth build to broadcast days.
Sound Engineer at Navigation Films
November 1, 2022 - PresentSurf Abu Dhabi | Documentary Film; contributed to on-set sound recording during the development of the Surf Abu Dhabi facility from construction to operation.
Sound Engineer at First & Ten Productions
April 1, 2023 - PresentMichelin Guide Chef Tour in Abu Dhabi | Corporate Films; responsible for on-set sound capture across multiple episodes featuring Michelin-star chefs.
Sound Engineer at Vice Arabia
August 1, 2021 - PresentAdidas Originals | Social Media Content; audio support for a campaign shoot and on-location sound for social content.
Sound Engineer at Venatici Media
July 1, 2023 - PresentBayut 2023 Campaign | Social Media Content; audio capture and post-sound coordination for online campaigns.
Sound Engineer at At Your Service Productions
July 1, 2022 - PresentThe Vuse x Driven by Change and The Vuse x Femme Fest | Social Media Content; on-set sound capture for diverse on-location shoots and artist profiles.
Sound Engineer at Need A Fixer
December 1, 2021 - PresentCarrefour Anniversary 2023 TVC; on-set sound recording for a major regional campaign. Optomen TV – Tommy Fury | Netflix reality documentary style film (on-set sound); supported post-production.
Sound Engineer at Saluki Media
February 1, 2020 - PresentADNOC Onshore, Offshore, LNG & Distribution | Corporate Films; National Geographic’s Falcon Documentary (May 2022 – ongoing) | Borouge Abu Dhabi | Corporate Film; on-set sound capture and coordination across multiple projects.
Sound Engineer at Karim Kassem’s Independent
September 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Only The Winds | Observational/Experimental Feature Film; Lebanon/NY shoot; on-set sound capture amidst challenging production environments.
Sound Engineer at Prodigious ME
May 1, 2019 - PresentCadillac TVC; Cartoon Network x UNICEF Bullying Social Experiment; OSN Women’s Day TVC; on-set audio capture and sound design coordination for multiple campaigns.
Sound Engineer at Stoked FZ LLC
July 1, 2020 - PresentCartier EXPO2020 | Event & Social media content; BEE’AH | Camel racing awareness campaign; on-site sound capture for events and campaigns.
Sound Engineer at Boutique Media
February 1, 2021 - PresentCome Dine With Me (Season 2) | Reality cooking show; on-set audio capture for the Arabic edition across 24 episodes in a condensed schedule.
Sound Engineer at Sugar Rush Productions
June 1, 2015 - PresentLouvre Abu Dhabi vs National Day; Action Ya Ayal | Campaign content; on-set sound capture for multiple regional campaigns and series.
Sound Engineer at Natural Star Productions
August 1, 2015 - Present"Bukra Ahla / Togetherness" | Documentary / Reality TV; Amal Seasons 1 & 2; on-site sound for TV series and social content.
Sound Engineer at Road2Films Productions
June 1, 2009 - PresentExotica; Abaad, Min el Felten | Social experiments and documentary campaigns; diverse on-location field recording across multiple shoots in Lebanon and the region.
Sound Engineer at Independent / Mabrouk
June 1, 2015 - PresentMabrouk | Independent short film; Beirut-based production with on-set audio capture for festival-bound project.
Sound Engineer at Atwi Productions
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015Ma3 Rabab | Reality fashion show; on-set sound capture across multiple European and Arab countries.
Sound Engineer at Prodigious ME
January 1, 2014 - PresentAdditional early-career projects covering various on-location shoots across the region in 2019-2020.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television and Film Studies at American University of Science and Technology (AUST), Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
January 1, 2014 - April 3, 2026Terminal (Government Degree) in Sociology and Economics at Sagesse, Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
January 1, 2009 - April 3, 2026Qualifications
BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training)
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026H2S Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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