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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 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 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 Venatici Media
July 1, 2023 - PresentBayut 2023 Campaign | Social Media Content; audio capture and post-sound coordination for online campaigns.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Independent / Mabrouk
June 1, 2015 - PresentMabrouk | Independent short film; Beirut-based production with on-set audio capture for festival-bound project.
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 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.
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.
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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