Jad Shahrour
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Zeina Nasser
Jad is a highly skilled Communication Officer I would recommend, not only for his professional abilities in driving change but also for his smooth way of building long-lasting relations with whom he works with. I have communicated with Jad, on a personal level, as part of causes related to freedom of speech in Lebanon, and also as an interviewed person, I quoted in my articles (in Arabic and English) for Lebanon's Annahar wesbite. He has maintained an objective tone which distinguishes him from others in his field. Jad's ethics are the top 1 quality any recruiter would hope for, as he is a passionate activist caring about human rights causes.
Mohamed Ansaihi
His fluency in English and French did not pull him away from his love to the Arabic language, so he wrote for us. He didn't just write, but he proved he's a creative person by always trying to understand the brand essence and DNA and the brief objectives before saying a word. Working with him was a pleasure also due to his elegant manners and professionalism.
Zeina Nasser
Jad is a highly skilled Communication Officer I would recommend, not only for his professional abilities in driving change but also for his smooth way of building long-lasting relations with whom he works with. I have communicated with Jad, on a personal level, as part of causes related to freedom of speech in Lebanon, and also as an interviewed person, I quoted in my articles (in Arabic and English) for Lebanon's Annahar wesbite. He has maintained an objective tone which distinguishes him from others in his field. Jad's ethics are the top 1 quality any recruiter would hope for, as he is a passionate activist caring about human rights causes.
Mohamed Ansaihi
His fluency in English and French did not pull him away from his love to the Arabic language, so he wrote for us. He didn't just write, but he proved he's a creative person by always trying to understand the brand essence and DNA and the brief objectives before saying a word. Working with him was a pleasure also due to his elegant manners and professionalism.
Zeina Nasser
Jad is a highly skilled Communication Officer I would recommend, not only for his professional abilities in driving change but also for his smooth way of building long-lasting relations with whom he works with. I have communicated with Jad, on a personal level, as part of causes related to freedom of speech in Lebanon, and also as an interviewed person, I quoted in my articles (in Arabic and English) for Lebanon's Annahar wesbite. He has maintained an objective tone which distinguishes him from others in his field. Jad's ethics are the top 1 quality any recruiter would hope for, as he is a passionate activist caring about human rights causes.
Mohamed Ansaihi
His fluency in English and French did not pull him away from his love to the Arabic language, so he wrote for us. He didn't just write, but he proved he's a creative person by always trying to understand the brand essence and DNA and the brief objectives before saying a word. Working with him was a pleasure also due to his elegant manners and professionalism.
Zeina Nasser
Jad is a highly skilled Communication Officer I would recommend, not only for his professional abilities in driving change but also for his smooth way of building long-lasting relations with whom he works with. I have communicated with Jad, on a personal level, as part of causes related to freedom of speech in Lebanon, and also as an interviewed person, I quoted in my articles (in Arabic and English) for Lebanon's Annahar wesbite. He has maintained an objective tone which distinguishes him from others in his field. Jad's ethics are the top 1 quality any recruiter would hope for, as he is a passionate activist caring about human rights causes.
Mohamed Ansaihi
His fluency in English and French did not pull him away from his love to the Arabic language, so he wrote for us. He didn't just write, but he proved he's a creative person by always trying to understand the brand essence and DNA and the brief objectives before saying a word. Working with him was a pleasure also due to his elegant manners and professionalism.
Credentials
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Safeguarding Freedom in the Digital World
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for FreedomOct, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Capacity building for NGOs in electronic government
e-Governance AcademyMar, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World
CourseraSep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Training: Gender Based Violence - Syria Crisis, reporting.
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)Jul, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World
SOAS University of LondonAug, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Samir Kassir Foundation
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Lebanon
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Officer
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Mar 2017 - Present
Duties Include:Managing the public relations with local and international media outletsActing as spokespersonExtending the relations with local and international human rights organizations and stakeholders.Planning and strategy for social media pagesmanaging the communication plan for the European Union's award, The Samir Kassir Award for freedom of the press.Creating human rights campaignsDeveloping training for media outlets on communications and business models Duties Include:Managing the public relations with local and international media outletsActing as spokespersonExtending the relations with local and international human rights organizations and stakeholders.Planning and strategy for social media pagesmanaging the communication plan for the European Union's award, The Samir Kassir Award for freedom of the press.Creating human rights campaignsDeveloping training for media outlets on communications and business models
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Solo Films
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director / Writer / Producer
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Jan 2016 - Present
Developed and wrote several ads and documentaries as a director, writer, and producer. Developed and wrote several ads and documentaries as a director, writer, and producer.
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Daraj Media
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Lebanon
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Journalist
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Feb 2018 - Present
As a freelance journalist with Daraj.com, I produced investigative reports and opinion articles. Developed weekly opinion videos and articles on media, freedom of expression, digital rights, and journalist safety on Daraj.com.Arabic: https://daraj.com/author/b198b16df3a942d99089c4eda5084a72/English: https://daraj.com/en/author/b198b16df3a942d99089c4eda5084a72 As a freelance journalist with Daraj.com, I produced investigative reports and opinion articles. Developed weekly opinion videos and articles on media, freedom of expression, digital rights, and journalist safety on Daraj.com.Arabic: https://daraj.com/author/b198b16df3a942d99089c4eda5084a72/English: https://daraj.com/en/author/b198b16df3a942d99089c4eda5084a72
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Al Jazeera Media Network
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Qatar
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Content Producer
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Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
I wrote one episode for Al Jazeera English’s new series “Generation Change,” looking at young people pushing for change worldwide.I acted as an interview producer too. I wrote one episode for Al Jazeera English’s new series “Generation Change,” looking at young people pushing for change worldwide.I acted as an interview producer too.
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Al Jazeera Media Network
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Qatar
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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TV script writer
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May 2020 - Apr 2021
1- I wrote an episode of the "للقصة بقية" program that dealt with the challenges of Arab cinema, as Arab platforms seek to compete with their global counterparts in attracting Arab viewers so that access to the world would be the dream of Arab filmmakers. 1- I wrote an episode of the "للقصة بقية" program that dealt with the challenges of Arab cinema, as Arab platforms seek to compete with their global counterparts in attracting Arab viewers so that access to the world would be the dream of Arab filmmakers.
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ALEF act for human rights
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Lebanon
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Specialist
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Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
Duties Included:Planned social media calendarCreated social media content, including "short videos, posts, graphical posts"Extended their media presence.https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=857297828134595https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=204779640745678https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=897679234066094https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=306625290515332 Duties Included:Planned social media calendarCreated social media content, including "short videos, posts, graphical posts"Extended their media presence.https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=857297828134595https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=204779640745678https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=897679234066094https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=306625290515332
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SKOUN
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Lebanon
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Communications Specialist
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
Duties Included:Planned social media calendarCreated social media content, including "short videos, posts, graphical posts."Developed public relations with media. Duties Included:Planned social media calendarCreated social media content, including "short videos, posts, graphical posts."Developed public relations with media.
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Interesting Times
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Lebanon
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Creative Copywriter
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Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
Clients: RedBull, Cadillac and Ooredoo Kuwait Clients: RedBull, Cadillac and Ooredoo Kuwait
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Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE)
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Lebanon
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Creative Copywriter
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Jan 2017 - Oct 2017
Awareness campaign for women empowerment. Awareness campaign for women empowerment.
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Freelance Creative Copywriter
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Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
Writing a creative Arabic text about donation for UNHCR. Writing a creative Arabic text about donation for UNHCR.
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Freelance Creative Copywriter
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Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
Qatar Shopping Festival, One touch Qatar Shopping Festival, One touch
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Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE)
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Lebanon
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Creative Copywriter
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Nov 2016 - Nov 2016
TVC campaign about electoral system TVC campaign about electoral system
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The New Arab
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United Kingdom
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Journalist / Editor
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Feb 2014 - Oct 2016
Responsible for editorial supervision of all content of Al Araby al-Jadeed's website during the daily night shift. Writing about influential media news (socio-political stories). Responsible for editorial supervision of all content of Al Araby al-Jadeed's website during the daily night shift. Writing about influential media news (socio-political stories).
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Creative MENA
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Türkiye
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Advertising Services
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Freelance Creative Copywriter
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Mar 2016 - Mar 2016
Copywriter for TVC & Online campaign for a new mobile app. Copywriter for TVC & Online campaign for a new mobile app.
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producer / copywriter
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Apr 2015 - Apr 2015
"Bayda" is a 30-second video that aims at reminding Lebanese citizens of the importance of elections, and sheds light on the right to vote through casting a blank ballot, which signifies rejection of the political status quo in the country. Rejecting the extension of the term of the parliament does not negate the right to vote. This video is by the researcher Lina Khatib, journalist Jad Shahrour, and director Zein El Cheikh. It is an individual effort with no affiliation to any organization or charity or political party.
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Publicis
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Creative Copywriter
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Dec 2013 - Dec 2013
Creative Copywriting Creative Copywriting
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Business Unit Manager / Producer
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Apr 2013 - Sep 2013
Managing clients and employees at " JUST SHOOT IT.A business unit specialized in Masthead TV commercials and corporate videos provided in partnership with global brand communications experts, NOW SCREEN.Managed the ad agencyDeveloped the Marketing teamset the strategy for the potential clientsMonitored all the ads projects Managing clients and employees at " JUST SHOOT IT.A business unit specialized in Masthead TV commercials and corporate videos provided in partnership with global brand communications experts, NOW SCREEN.Managed the ad agencyDeveloped the Marketing teamset the strategy for the potential clientsMonitored all the ads projects
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VML
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Creative Copywriter
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Mar 2013 - May 2013
Creative Copywriting Creative Copywriting
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LBCI
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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400 - 500 Employee
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Writer - Comedy Show
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Oct 2013 - 2013
Writer for comedy show on LBCI, titled "Super Lebnani " Writer for comedy show on LBCI, titled "Super Lebnani "
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Filmmaker- Writer
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2007 - Dec 2012
FILMMAKER: - Short Video Reports (Low Budget) for News Website (Janoubia.com) - (2011)- Documentary “Youth organizations-the face of change “: Broadcasted in a Political Conference representing all the political Organizations in Lebanon. - (2008)WRITER :- Short film" You just wished that everything was not" Broadcasted on “LBCI” Channel. (2008) FILMMAKER: - Short Video Reports (Low Budget) for News Website (Janoubia.com) - (2011)- Documentary “Youth organizations-the face of change “: Broadcasted in a Political Conference representing all the political Organizations in Lebanon. - (2008)WRITER :- Short film" You just wished that everything was not" Broadcasted on “LBCI” Channel. (2008)
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Filmmaker / Writer
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Feb 2011 - Apr 2012
as a writer: The Team Series |13 episode| co-writer for 3 episodesas filmmaker/writer: Story behind the Story Documentary Series. as a writer: The Team Series |13 episode| co-writer for 3 episodesas filmmaker/writer: Story behind the Story Documentary Series.
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Search for Common Ground
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Writer and Filmmaker
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2011 - 2012
FILMMAKER and WRITER :- Documentary Series "Story Behind the Story" – 13 Episodes - : discussing socio-political issues in the Lebanese society. - (2012) | Produced by "Search for common Ground| & GREEN S.A.R.L- "The Team": a socio-political serial about the sectarian regime in Lebanon. (2011) Broadcast on “LBCI” Channel. | Produced by "Search for common Ground|& GREEN S.A.R.L FILMMAKER and WRITER :- Documentary Series "Story Behind the Story" – 13 Episodes - : discussing socio-political issues in the Lebanese society. - (2012) | Produced by "Search for common Ground| & GREEN S.A.R.L- "The Team": a socio-political serial about the sectarian regime in Lebanon. (2011) Broadcast on “LBCI” Channel. | Produced by "Search for common Ground|& GREEN S.A.R.L
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Janoubia News
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Lebanon
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Online Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Journalist
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May 2007 - Jul 2011
produced Short Video Reports (Low Budget) for News Website (Janoubia.com) - (2011)Created and directed a Documentary “Youth organizations-the face of change “: Broadcasted at a Political Conference representing all the political Organizations in Lebanon. - (2008)Wrote articles about southern affairs and municipalities' work.Developed training for activists about journalism and democracy produced Short Video Reports (Low Budget) for News Website (Janoubia.com) - (2011)Created and directed a Documentary “Youth organizations-the face of change “: Broadcasted at a Political Conference representing all the political Organizations in Lebanon. - (2008)Wrote articles about southern affairs and municipalities' work.Developed training for activists about journalism and democracy
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Education
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2007 - 2010
Lebanese University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinema / TV Directing and Producing
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