I make art to appreciate and share Life's beauty. After completing a Bachelor's degree in International Relations, I decided to devote myself to video and art in various forms. Since 2020, I have been working mainly as a director, editor and filmmaker on a freelance basis and for audiovisual production companies. When I'm not editing and directing, I’m dancing, mainly Cuban dances, which have been part of my life for the past 10 years.

William Chalaby

I make art to appreciate and share Life's beauty. After completing a Bachelor's degree in International Relations, I decided to devote myself to video and art in various forms. Since 2020, I have been working mainly as a director, editor and filmmaker on a freelance basis and for audiovisual production companies. When I'm not editing and directing, I’m dancing, mainly Cuban dances, which have been part of my life for the past 10 years.

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I make art to appreciate and share Life’s beauty.
After completing a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, I decided to devote myself to video and art in various forms.

Since 2020, I have been working mainly as a director, editor and filmmaker on a freelance basis and for audiovisual production companies. When I’m not editing and directing, I’m dancing, mainly Cuban dances, which have been part of my life for the past 10 years.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Portuguese
Advanced

Work Experience

Vidéaste at Onestop (agence créative)
December 1, 2022 - Present
Working as a videographer at Onestop, a creative agency, producing visual content and participating in various projects.
Freelance Audiovisual Producer at Independent
November 1, 2020 - Present
Produced and participated in various audiovisual projects including web series, documentaries, and promotional videos. Worked with clients such as État de Genève and PAC(O).
Tour Guide at Freewalk Geneva
January 1, 2018 - Present
Conducted guided tours in English and Spanish for international visitors.
Oral Art Teacher at Collège du Léman
January 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Taught public speaking skills and debate to students.
Assistant Director at Documentary Film 'Elles, les (in)visibles'
April 30, 2021 - July 31, 2025
Assistant director for a documentary on undocumented women in Geneva.
Delivery Driver at IMAD (Institution Genevoise de Maintien à Domicile)
August 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Delivered meals to clients at home.
Video Producer / Editor at Step into Action
February 28, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Produced and edited two presentation videos for NGO campaigns focused on youth engagement.
Production Assistant at Poncho Sauer (Documentary and Advertising Production) - Buenos Aires, Argentina
May 31, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Assisted in production tasks for documentaries and commercials.
Director at In.somnia Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Director of the dance documentary Esto es Mío, overseeing concept development, production planning, and on-set direction.
Director/Filmmaker at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance director and filmmaker for fiction, documentaries, and promotional videos; production for the State of Geneva and La Manivelle.
Videographer & Editor at Onestop
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Editing for Swissto12 and EPFL; also served as videographer, production assistant and oratorical coach.
Director at The weight of the void
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Directed the short film The weight of the void.
Assistant Director at They, the (in)visible
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Assisted directing a documentary They, the (in)visible.
Director at The wheel is turning
January 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Directed a documentary The wheel is turning.
Director at Step Into Action (ONG)
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Directed initiatives for an NGO project.
Assistant Editor at Poncho Sauer – Buenos Aires, Argentina
May 31, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Assistant Editor for a project in Buenos Aires (5 months).
Director at In.somnia Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed the dance documentary Esto es Mío
Director - Filmmaker at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Fiction, documentaries, promotional videos; Production for the State of Geneva; Production for La Manivelle
Videographer, Editor, Production Assistant, Oratorical Coach at Onestop
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Editing for Swissto12; Editing for EPFL
Director at The Weight of the Void
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Directed short film The weight of the void
Assistant Director at They, the (in)visible
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Assistant Director on the documentary They, the (in)visible
Director at The wheel is turning
January 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Director on the documentary The wheel is turning
Director at Step Into Action
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Director on NGO project Step Into Action
Assistant Editor at Poncho Sauer
June 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Assistant Editor on project Poncho Sauer
Director at In.somnia Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Director of the dance documentary Esto es Mío
Freelance Director-Filmmaker at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Fiction, documentaries, promotional videos; Production for the State of Geneva; Production for La Manivelle
Videographer, Editor, Production Assistant, Oratorical Coach at Onestop
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Editing for Swissto12; Editing for EPFL
Director at The weight of the void
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Short film
Assistant Director at They, the (in)visible
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Documentary
Director at The wheel is turning
January 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Documentary
Director at Step Into Action (ONG)
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Director
Assistant Editor at Poncho Sauer
January 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Assistant Editor, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Co-director at IDH Bolivia
August 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Volunteering: Co-director of a documentary film on sexual diversity
Cuban Salsa Teacher at Casa Timba
January 1, 2022 - Present
Cuban Salsa teaching
Tour Guide at Freewalk Geneva
January 1, 2018 - Present
Tour guide
Public Speaking and Debate Teacher at Collège du Léman
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Public Speaking and Debate Teacher
Meal Delivery Man at IMAD
April 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Meal delivery

Education

Bachelor at Université de Genève
September 1, 2016 - February 29, 2020
Bachelor's degree in International Relations at University of Geneva
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's degree in International Relations at University of Geneva
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's degree at University of Geneva
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Maturité cantonale
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Acting direction workshop (Focal)
January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
The Editing Formula (Jordan Orme)
January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Filmmaking and Storytelling (Casey Neistat)
January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
How to Edit Trailers (Cinema Function)
January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Congo Real Cuban Folk Dance Teaching Training
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Acting direction workshop (Focal)
January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
The Editing Formula (Jordan Orme)
January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Filmmaking and Storytelling (Casey Neistat)
January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
How to Edit Trailers (Cinema Function)
January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Congo Real Cuban Folk Dance Teaching Training
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other