Experience

Vertigo Films
• United Arab Emirates
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Partner & Producer

  • Dec 2021 - Present


SOCIALEYEZ

• United Arab Emirates
• Advertising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head of Production

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2021

  Promoted to a Director position and launched a new department under the Video Team which specializes in Creative Productions. My responsibilities include:- Leading a team of filmmakers and video producers.- Overseeing all projects across the team while ensuring individual project deliveries on time.- Assigning tasks and managing the team’s schedule in the most planned and efficient manner.- Setting workflows and processes to be followed within the team and agency.- Creating rate cards, packages and cost estimates for upcoming projects and pitches.- Responding to client needs and requests and attending briefs.- Brainstorming, ideation, developing mood-boards and pitching to clients.- Producing, Directing and Filming projects across a portfolio of 40+ clients.- Sourcing production requirements like freelancers, actors, crew, locations, props, etc..- Managing all pre-production requirements and overseeing all activities on shoot.- Maintaining budgets, project profitability and department profitability.- Negotiating with suppliers and sourcing best rates in the market.- Building a database of freelancers around the nation and the Middle East. Show less

• Video Content Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Promoted to a Manager position where my responsibilities increased towards supporting the Production Director in leading the team. In addition to my previous responsibilities, this includes:- Estimating project costs and sourcing production suppliers.- Presenting and pitching ideas to clients.- Directing, filming and editing projects.- Overseeing the quality of the projects of my team.- Planning and drawing up production schedules and ensuring delivery in a timely manner- Planning international productions and sourcing freelancers across all Middle Eastern countries.- Hiring freelance editors, overseeing and guiding their work to ensure the highest standards.- Mentoring new joiners and interns. Show less

• Filmmaker

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

  Creating compelling and engaging video content on multiple social media platforms. This includes:- Brainstorming, inspiring ideas and creating mood-boards.- Filming, lighting and editing small to medium productions.- Covering live events and activities including governmental activations.- Location scouting, and developing production plans, including calls sheets.- Setting up, managing and operating production equipment including cameras, grips, lights, sound.- Liaising with the Production & Creative Directors to ensure alignment with the brand identity and to maintain a consistent brand representation.- Managing multiple projects at a time. Show less



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Filmmaker / Video Producer

  • May 2015 - Nov 2021

  Taking on freelance video projects which include Producing, Directing, Filming, and Editing. Taking on freelance video projects which include Producing, Directing, Filming, and Editing.



LBCI

• France
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Segment Director

  • Mar 2014 - Oct 2015

  Directing segments of an automotive TV show called "Quick Shift". My responsibilities included filming creative content on shoot, overseeing the post-production and directing the video editor working on the show. Directing segments of an automotive TV show called "Quick Shift". My responsibilities included filming creative content on shoot, overseeing the post-production and directing the video editor working on the show.