Experience

Navigation Films

• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Post Producer/ Project Manager/Production Coordinator

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  •Partners closely with the Producer from the start of the editorial up until the final mix. The partnership includes editorial staffing, handling the schedule for previews and other work-in-progress screenings, sound design and music reviews, while supervising all final picture deliveries. •Analyses and scopes post production pipeline, calendars and on-time delivery. •Oversees and works closely with the production team and external vendors to optimize budgeting and delivery. •Evaluates and improves content management workflows. •Oversees projects from development to completion. •Supervises post production workflow. Works closely with editors with daily, weekly and project milestones. •Manages and enforces post production budgets. •Maintains staff and freelance databases. •Lives and breathes project management; tracking, key deadlines and deliverables. •Optimizes media management structure - use of server, drives and archived assets. • Supervises editorial sessions when necessary: i.e. film to tape transfer, video editing, sound mixing, music production, mixing, and VO recording. • Manages in-house aerial stock footage. ACCOUNTS MANAGED: Dubai Tourism, Atlantis The Palm, One & Only Resorts, DNATA, Air Arabia, Time Sand Studios, Fuse. Show less



Marianne Zammaria Rockstar Photography

• Lebanon / Dubai

• Freelance Photographer

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  WEBSITE: www.mariannezammaria.com PORTRAITS AND ROCKSTARS (But also Food / Interiors / Still life/ Product photography / Behind The Scenes / Engagement Sessions / Documentary / Lifestyle) WEBSITE: www.mariannezammaria.com PORTRAITS AND ROCKSTARS (But also Food / Interiors / Still life/ Product photography / Behind The Scenes / Engagement Sessions / Documentary / Lifestyle)



Sandra Chidiac Photography

• Beirut - Lebanon

• Producer / Studio Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2013

  • Forecast and control budgets for Fashion/Lifestyle photo-shoots • Scouting locations • Appointment of local production company for onsite production needs • Travel and accommodation booking for all crew and preparation of call sheets. • Selection, collection and return of all clothing, props and accessories needed for the shoot. • Styling sessions: hold fit and styling sessions in advance of photo-shoot. • Preparation of detailed shooting schedule and timed shot count. • Shipping of samples, props and wardrobe to location. • Booking models, hair & make-up, stylist and freelance photographers. • Casting models. • Working with Legal team to produce model release forms and crew video release forms. • Coordinate location logistics including booking, negotiating fees, scouting, permits, insurance, craft services, homeowner relations, damage control, talent, transportation. • Led production and functional groups to ensure appropriate scheduling of workflow while ensuring daily deadlines are met. • Collaborated with internal team members involving art direction, copy writing and image edit to ensure brand visions are met while providing proactive cost-saving suggestions. • Working with the Head of Creative Services on final image selection. • Working with Creative Services team on marking-up and retouching of selected images. • Digital filing of all signed contracts and documents. • Social Media content creator. ACCOUNTS HANDLED: Chanel, Dior, NOUN, Sorbet Mag, Zuhair Murad. Show less



Studiovision

• Lebanon
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Costume Designer / Stylist (For Najm el Khaleej)

  • 2009 - 2011

  • Script Interpretation. • Discussing ideas with the production designer, director, and make-up artist, set and light designers. • Creating costume ideas to fit the production’s concept and budget. • Researching costume styles, fabrics and designs. • Sketching costume designs. • Managing a team of costume makers. • Managing wardrobe budget. • Buying and/or hiring outfits. • Fitting, altering and adapting costumes/outfits. • Outsourcing retailers, wholesalers and magazine publications. • Responsible for having updates of upcoming trends. • Managing outfits during live shows. Show less



RDX / The Talent Brokers / AOS

• Beirut / Dubai

• Event Producer

  • 2005 - 2008

  • Market research in order to identify opportunities for events. • Liaising with clients to ascertain their precise event requirements. • Concept design and implementation. • Producing detailed event proposals for events (timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets). • Agreeing to and managing a budget. • Securing and booking a suitable venue or location. • Ensuring insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to. • Coordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire. • Organizing facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media. • Identifying and securing speakers or special guests (for corporate events). • Planning room layouts and entertainment. • Coordinating staffing requirements. • Selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners. • Liaising with marketing and PR department to promote the event. • Liaising with clients and designers to create and produce printed material for the event (tickets, posters, catalogs and sales brochures). • Coordinating with suppliers, handling client queries and troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly. • Overseeing the dismantling / removal of the event structure and clearing the venue efficiently. • Post-event evaluation (including data entry and analysis and producing reports for event stakeholders). Show less