Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

With over 25 years of experience in film and television, my main asset is versatility. I master fiction and documentary directing, as well as shooting and editing, in 3 languages: Arabic, French, and English. I can provide clients with media training, quality writing acquired at ARTE, and travel easily between Beirut and various cities worldwide thanks to my command of 3 major languages. I can deliver quality corporate projects to clients in Europe or the Gulf. My openness to current events and culture gives me a "Senior" global vision that allows me to adapt to projects and clients regardless of their mindset, thanks to my experience working in stressful environments with tight deadlines. I can also offer masterclasses in journalism and cinema, which I regularly practice at universities like Paris Dauphine or renowned festivals where retrospectives have been organized for me, such as at Clermont Ferrand or Poitiers.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
Arabic
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km)

ARTE
REPORTER / DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY / EDITOR
FILM AND AV
October 1998 - January 2026 (27 years and 3 months)
Beyrouth, Lebanon
Cameraman and news and culture journalist in various regions such as the Middle East, Darfur, North Korea, Haiti. I have experience in difficult terrains. I shoot on Sony Alpha 7 IIIs and edit on Adobe Premiere. I shoot, edit, and write content for reports ranging from 2 to 52 minutes, respecting the often very tight television broadcast deadlines.
Adaptability Language Proficiency French Language Expertise Stress Resistance Versatility
ARTE Journal:
Reports
FILM AND AV
January 1999 - Today (27 years and 5 months)
Paris, France
Coverage of conflicts in Afghanistan, Algeria, North Korea, Ivory Coast, Darfur, Egypt, Kosovo, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Pakistan, Syria, Sudan. I have covered news in countries where journalists are rarely admitted, giving me a rare insight and experience into global events and the practice of journalism in hostile environments.
Stress in Hostile Environments Security Foreign Languages Adaptability Professional Filming
ARTE Journal.
Correspondent
FILM AND AV
January 2007 - Today (19 years and 5 months)
Beirut, Lebanon
Lebanon Correspondent. I cover hot news and cultural events in Lebanon and the region. As Lebanon is subject to regular security events, I know how to adapt to highlight human-interest stories about people's daily lives and their personal stories within the news.
Adaptability Security Arabic Language Cultural Sector Reporting