Summary

I am devoted to storytelling and the production of creative and unique narratives. I am hardworking, focused and enjoy all aspects of filmmaking. I am eager to learn as much as possible and if you hire me I can assure the utmost diligence and enthusiasm.

Credits

1/16 – 6/16

Production Assistant

Staff Position — 4th Row Films Details
1/16 – 6/16

- Acted as a Production Assistant (PA) or additional camera on shoots - Correspond with clients and industry contacts. - Log and Capture footage, complete research. - Read scripts and write comprehensive coverage. - Maintain film databas, order equipment, create cash reports and call sheets. - Oversaw incoming interns.

4/16 – 4/16

Production Assistant Tribeca Film Festival

Live/Special Event — The Tribeca Film Festival Details
4/16 – 4/16

- Made sure guests and talent knew where they had to be. - Oversee ticket and pass requests. - Ushered guests to their seats for film screenings. - Help arrange and organise venues for screenings.

5/09 – 8/09

Intern CNN

CNN — TV — AMS Pictures Details
5/09 – 8/09

- Arranged, conducted and transcribed interviews for broadcast. - Assisted in coverage coordination with editors on CNN's International Desk in Atlanta. - Researched potential stories and successfully pitched stories to reporters. - Worked as a field producer. - Assisted anchors and producers during tapping of segments.

Orgs

  • CNN

Recos

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Education

Class of '14

The New School University

Culture and Media, focus on filmmaking and scriptwriting
Class of '09

American University Cairo

Arabic
Class of '08

John Cabot

Photography and Philosophy

Skills

  • Social Media
  • Development
  • Research
  • Microsoft Word
  • Photographer
  • Customer Service
  • Screenwriter
  • Production Assistant
  • microsoft exel