Selma Al-Faqih

Established The Surf Channel brand, as one of the original team members. Produced, directed, wrote over 300 videos ranging from one hour in-depth broadcast television shows to short form viral YouTube videos. Supervised simultaneous projects from conception through delivery, restructuring staff responsibilities daily as company priorities changed. • Developed, produced, directed three branded web series, generating over two million views on the YouTube channel and driving website traffic. • Principal contributor to YouTube channel growth; Zero to over 10 million total channel views and a subscriber base from zero to over 40K subscribers in four years. • Created and maintained production budgets ranging from $1,500 to $200,000+. • Produced two feature films that generated over $90k+ in revenue and marketing value during economic crisis. • Hired and supervised 40+ production and marketing staff over five years. • Maintained knowledge of latest production equipment, hardware and software. • Negotiated business costs saving our startup company over $300k in five years. • Designed, directed, photographed several of the all-time most popular “featured news” articles, driving website traffic. • Applied solution-oriented attitude and resourcefulness to resolve problems quickly and effectively. • Demonstrated flexibility and alacrity essential to success in fast-paced environment with demanding multiple deadlines. • Contributed strong communication skills by leading weekly planning and strategy meetings between executive, broadcast, marketing and production departments. • Established track record of pleasing clients with creativity, and consistently completing projects on time and within budget. • Received multiple promotions and raises for exceptional productivity that delivered high-value results.

Produced/Directed a one hour special. Hired all staff, worked on location and supervised post team. Managed two camera crews in the field, ran interviews, wrote script, budgeted, directed VO, graphics and delivered to FOX Sports.

• Managed actor releases, shooting permits, legal documents and contracts. • Processed incoming footage, notated and prepared footage to be edited. • Assisted story producer by giving creative feedback on episodes.

All logistics concerning pre production, shooting- permits, research, travel plans, contacting interview subjects for documentary, shooting, still photography and on - set coordinating.