A dedicated and detail oriented filmmaker, I am passionate about storytelling and visual composition, with strong skills in script writing, film directing, editing production and post-production. Informed about all aspects of the filmmaking process, with a comprehensive understanding of departmental workflows, I am currently seeking creative opportunities in writing, editing, or roles related to management and coordination in pre-production, on-set production, or with directing teams.

Maria Sayegh

A dedicated and detail oriented filmmaker, I am passionate about storytelling and visual composition, with strong skills in script writing, film directing, editing production and post-production. Informed about all aspects of the filmmaking process, with a comprehensive understanding of departmental workflows, I am currently seeking creative opportunities in writing, editing, or roles related to management and coordination in pre-production, on-set production, or with directing teams.

Available to hire

A dedicated and detail oriented filmmaker, I am passionate about storytelling and visual composition, with strong skills in script writing, film directing, editing production and post-production.

Informed about all aspects of the filmmaking process, with a comprehensive understanding of departmental workflows, I am currently seeking creative opportunities in writing, editing, or roles related to management and coordination in pre-production, on-set production, or with directing teams.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Editor (Part-Time) at ICI Beyrouth
October 1, 2025 - Present
Editing, storytelling and coordination across pre-production and on-set production; editing and writing for various projects.
Creative Editor (Part-Time) at Spectrum
March 1, 2026 - Present
Creative editing, project coordination and production support.
Film Festival Submitter and Coordinator (Student Job) at ALBA
September 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted in film submissions, coordinated festival tasks, and supported event logistics.
Co-Writer and Co-Director at Wa Raw a
August 1, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Collaborated with another director on writing and directing a short film for an international 48-hour film project.
Screenwriter, Director and Editor at "5226"
November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Wrote, directed and edited a short film project.
Screenwriter, Director and Editor at "Souk Tafeh om"
April 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Wrote, directed and edited a short film.
Assistant Director at "500" by Ralph Serhal
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Assistant director on a short film production.
Assistant Director at "Toilet Paper" by Rami Serhal
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Assistant director on a short film project.
Film Selection Committee Member at Cabriolet Film Festival
October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Member of the film selection committee and contributor to festival programming.
Editor (Part-Time) at ICI Beyrouth
October 1, 2025 - Present
Editing and coordinating production across projects; responsible for on-set and post-production tasks.
Co-writer and Co-Director at Wa Rawa (روى و)
August 1, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Collaborated with another director on writing and directing a short film for a 48-hour film project; worked under strict duration, time and genre constraints.
Screenwriter, Director and Editor at 5226
November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Wrote, directed and edited a short film as part of a project; multiple roles involved.
Assistant Director at 500 (Ralph Serhal)
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Assisted director on the project '500' by Ralph Serhal.
Assistant Director at Toilet Paper (Rami Serhal)
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
On-set assistance for the project 'Toilet Paper' by Rami Serhal.
Editor (Part-Time) at ICI Beirut
October 1, 2025 - Present
Script Writer, Director and Editor at 5226 (Film Project)
November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Co-written and directed and edited the short film project 5226 (November 2024 – January 2025).
Script Writer, Editor at Souk Tafehom
April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Line-Production Workshop Participant at University of Balaman d
September 1, 2025 - Present
Co-Writer and Co-Director at Wa Raw a (روى و)
August 1, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Collaborated with another director on writing and directing a short film for the 48h film project, an international film challenge where teams create a complete film in just 2 days, working with strict duration, time and genre constraints.
Screenwriter, Director and Editor at Souk Tafehom
April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Wrote, directed and edited the film 'Souk Tafehom'.
Assistant Director at Ralph Serhal's 500
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Assistant director for the film '500' by Ralph Serhal.
Assistant Director at Toilet Paper
July 1, 2024 - Present
Assistant director for the film 'Toilet Paper' by Rami Serhal.

Education

Master’s Degree in Film Directing at Libanaises des Beaux-Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Film Directing at Libanaises des Beaux-Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Film Directing at Ecole Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (Dekwaneh)
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Master's Degree in Film Directing at Ecole Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (Dekwaneh)
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Master’s Degree in Film Directing at Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Film Directing at Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
French General Baccalaureate at Oeuvres des Saints Coeurs, Achrafieh
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Master’s Degree in Film Directing at Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Film Directing at Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

Qualifications

Line-Production Workshop
September 1, 2025 - May 6, 2026
Line-Production Workshop Certification
September 1, 2025 - May 6, 2026
Line-Production Workshop
September 1, 2025 - May 6, 2026
Line-Production Workshop
September 1, 2025 - May 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other