Summary

Tarek Albaba is an Arab American filmmaker with over 20 years of experience producing series, branded content and specials for premium networks, studios and agencies. I am passionate about true crime series, social justice issues and narrative biopics.

Credits

8/15 – Current

Executive Producer (EP) 36 SECONDS: Portrait of a Hate Crime

Film (Feature-length) — Full Disclosure Films, LLC
8/15 – Current
8/15 – Current

Director 36 SECONDS: Portrait of a Hate Crime

Film (Feature-length) — Full Disclosure Films, LLC Details
8/15 – Current

I developed this documentary from concept to completion. I wore many hats including: Director, Executive Producer, Camera, editing, and post supervision.

2/22 – 6/22

Field Producer How America Works (Season 3)

Fox Business — TV — Warm Springs Productions, LLC
2/22 – 6/22
12/21 – 3/22

Field Producer How America Works (Season 2)

Fox Business — TV — Warm Springs Productions, LLC Details
12/21 – 3/22

I produced two episodes on season 2. I was involved in pre-production, logistics, story outlining and all filming in the field.

5/21 – 11/21

Associate Director Something Bit Me (Season 1)

National Geographic — TV — Clean Sweep Entertainment Details
5/21 – 11/21

I was the AD on set. I also had the opportunity to do some 2nd unit directing on a few episodes.

5/21 – 11/21

Producer Something Bit Me (Season 1)

National Geographic — TV — Clean Sweep Entertainment Details
5/21 – 11/21

I produced the recreation scenes for the majority of the episodes in Season 1. I was also the associate director (AD) in the field.

10/19 – 11/19

Producer/Shooter CKP (Pilot)

Netflix — TV — STX Entertainment Details
10/19 – 11/19

I was hired to Produce and Shoot a pilot for Netflix. In pre-production, I assisted the Showrunner and development executive with creative, logistics and scheduling before we flew out to location. I also prepped gear with our DP and conducted interviews with supporting crew members. In the field, I shot all scene work and helped our Showrunner with story elements needed for the pilot.

7/19 – 9/19

Field Producer Healthier For You Vending

YouTube — Digital — H4U Vending Details
7/19 – 9/19

Worked one on one with the client to create branded 1.5 minute scripts that intro the company, explain their training program, their location services and high quality machines. I prepped the shoot, hired all crew and executed our shot list in the field.

Orgs

  • Filmmakers Collaborative
  • ISF Allum

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: Middle Eastern or North African
  • Gender: Man

Recos

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Education

Class of '06

San Diego City College

AS Video/Film Production

My Gear

  • Panasonic Varicam LT
  • Sony FS7
  • Sony FS700
  • Audio Kit
  • G&E Package
  • Media Kit
  • Zeiss Prime Lens set

Skills

  • Arabic
  • Producing
  • AVID Media Composer
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Casting
  • Writing
  • Story Producer
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Sound
  • Camera Operator
  • Lighting
  • Production Manager
  • production coordinator
  • Media Managing