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Get Me Out ProductionsAssistant Editor/Archival Researcher/ Translator
Mar. 2024 - Dec. 2024United States and SpainConducted research on news coverage and archival material in Spanish, En ish, and Thai for a docu-series A Recipe For Murder, a new Spanish documentary about the murder of Edwin Arrieta at the hands of Daniel Sancho. Created a detailed timeline of events, mapping the sequence of occurrences. Authored daily news reports and compiled biographies of key individuals, facilitating interviews. Collaborated on managing an archival sheet and translated materials from Spanish to English. Led main assembly and editing of a chapter, organizing edit assemblies with detailed markers in Premiere Pro of all the interviews conducted.
CIEE College Study AbroadProfessor of Communications: Film Culture and Art Activism
Feb. 2023Madrid, Community of Madrid, SpainDesigned and executed comprehensive course outlines for two classes: Art & Activism: Guided students in exploring a wide array of artists and artistic expressions, encouraging them to transcend mere aesthetics and advocate for diverse rights, often pushing societal boundaries. Media, Gender & Identity: Facilitated discussions on Feminism, with a specific emphasis on Feminism within the Arab World. This paved the way for an in-depth study of influential Arab women filmmakers, reshaping the global perception of Arab women's identity. Coordinated guest lectures and workshops featuring industry experts and organized extracurricular activities relevant to each class, enhancing students' learning experiences.
LingokidsSongwriter, Scriptwriter and Music Composer
May. 2022 - Mar. 2023I am a freelance Songwriter, Music Composer and Singer for Lingokids, a Play Learning App for young children.
Hidden Truth Films LLCArchival Researcher, Archival & Script Translator
Feb. 2022 - Dec. 2022California, United States- Applied successful research techniques to collect, analyze, and organize archival materials from Lebanon and the United States for the acclaimed four-part series 'Ghost of Beirut,' now airing on Showtime.
-Proficiently translated Arabic archives, seamlessly integrating them into a montage with translated subtitles using Avid editing software.
-Collaborated in translating sections of the script from English to Levantine Arabic, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural authenticity.
Universidad Francisco de VitoriaProfessor of Arabic Culture and Language
Sep. 2021 - Aug. 2023Madrid, Community of Madrid, SpainDesigned and delivered a curriculum exploring diverse cultures within the Arab region, concurrently introducing International Relations Studies students to the fundamentals of the Arabic alphabet.
Rain MediaDocumentary Translator
Dec. 2020 - Mar. 2021Translation of film interviews for the independent documentary production company Rain Media
Personal collection of Painter Sandra CavanaghProducer and Digital Curator
Nov. 2019 - Nov. 2020Digitizer of the painter's artworks, creator her website on Squarespace and manager of the digital strategy.
Director and editor of a short video portraying the artist's works and work process.
Film at Lincoln CenterTeaching Artist and Editor
Oct. 2019 - Feb. 2020New York, New York, United StatesPart-time teaching artist and film editor at the Lincoln Center, teaching the craft of filming to young students and editing 8 short student films.
Capital K PicturesAssistant Editor
Sep. 2019 - Nov. 2019New York, New York, United StatesAssistant Editor and subtitle Translator on the documentary called An Act of Worship, a film about Muslim-American civil rights in the US seen through the eyes of different Muslim American women.
FreelanceAssociate Producer and Assistant Editor
Jan. 2019 - Feb. 2021Associate Producer on a feature documentary currently in development called We Never Left.
Archival Researcher and assistant editor
Doha Film InstituteProduction Coordinator
Oct. 2018 - Dec. 2018Doha, QatarProduction Coordinator for the Ajyal Film Festival Assisted in the organization of the festival by conducting creative research about the chosen films, writing speeches and creating hub activities Coordinated with the event production team for all necessary material/ equipment needed for Jurors’ Hub and workshops Assisted with the preparation of youth film workshops leading up to the Ajyal Festival Co-Created Jury schedules for each jury section (for the entire length of the festival) Assisted jurors throughout the festival
M&C SAATCHI MENA Khabbaz Kids Uber Lebanon Kaydamous Freelance Singer, Composer and Songwriter for several different projects
Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2019LebanonIn collaboration with music producer, I wrote, composed and sang different songs for different brands in Lebanon.
The Nawaya NetworkCommunication Specialist
Jan. 2017 - Feb. 2018LebanonCreative Coordinator, Manager and Producer in the development of documentary filmmaking, writing, photography and design projects. Carried out interviews, photographs, documentaries and other graphic material for the youth projects for online and offline content
M&C SAATCHI MENACopywriter
Sep. 2016 - Jan. 2017BeirutGenerated creative video content and participated in the development of creative content strategies Assisted in the brainstorming process and production of video projects
Wellspring Learning CommunityFilm/Screenwriting Teaching Artist
Aug. 2015 - Aug. 2016Beirut LebanonCreated and delivered twelve film curriculums for MYP student Taught courses ranging from photography to filmmaking and scriptwriting for MYP students Produced a singing performance for the students’ final year project
FreelancerProducer / Writer/Teacher
Jan. 2015 - Nov. 2019New York, United StatesFreelance projects: NationsWell- Connected Communities video: Assisted in the creation of the short informative video about Connected Communities, a group whose mission is to teach the elderly in retirement homes, how to use Alexa to help them in their daily tasks Producer of Inspired by you (a series of short documentaries highlighting inspirational stories of day to day people in Lebanon). Co-directer of a documentary made for the tourism project of the Shouf Biosphere reserve in Lebanon Co-wrote the feature animation Alwan Beirut (the colors of Beirut) / Lent my voice to the character Tarbouche Played the main character in the short film In White, a film by Dania Bdeir that has screened in different festivals all over the world while also winning awards. Played the role of Sophia in a Lebanese series called Awake (Aired on Sang 40 original short songs for children for the NGO Seenaryo (French and English) Carried out singing performances for the length of one month during Christmas time with Cats Production Lebanon
Ladies and Gentlemen Productions – LebanonAssistant Director and Production Coordinator
Jan. 2014 - Mar. 2014UndeterminedCoordinated the creation and delivery of all creative and technical content for a short movie celebrating the 15th anniversary of the largest restaurant chain in Lebanon . Organizing all the meetings and presentations of the Production House Ladies and Gentlemen.
International Medical Corps (IMC) – LebanonPhotographer
Jan. 2014 - Feb. 2014LebanonCarried out a photography project to raise awareness around the condition of Syrian refugees. Planned and managed the implementation of an exhibition
Havas WorldwideCreative intern
Nov. 2013 - Dec. 2013Creative
Training on Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator Developed layouts and designs for magazines/Assisted in Advertising shoots
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