Firas Chadid
Montréal,QC
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 14 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager & VFX Editor
Rodeo FX
Montréal, QC
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Conducted thorough fact-checking to ensure accuracy and credibility of published information.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
- Provided artists with editorial information such as, cut lengths, re-speed info, etc
- Organized directories and files in a logical and organized manner
- Prepared and create output media as required for the on-time delivery of visual effects in context for both temp and final deliveries
- Created and updated demo reels representing VFX material for specific needs as assigned by Marketing and Production.
VFX Editor
STIBAN VFX
Montréal, QC
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided artists with editorial information such as, cut lengths, re-speed info, etc
- Updated sequences with any changes to the cut from client editorial and communicate these changes to the team
- Assisted in setting up shows ensuring editorial formats of the pipeline are in place.
- Organized directories and files in a logical and organized manner.
- Prepared and create output media as required for the on-time delivery of visual effects in context for both temp and final deliveries.
- Maintained database logs as required to efficiently track the status of all work.
TV director and video editor
Noursat Canada network
Dorval, QC
01.2016 - 10.2021
- TV director and video editor (television programs, documentaries, sports, social and advertising).
- Wide-ranging knowledge of film and video projects from inception to completion.
- Effective at organizing and coordinating shoots; experience using production equipment.
- Competent in film and sound editing.
- Work on all Video switchers and install all television broadcasting equipment and cameras.
Graphic designer and Interviews Director
Newspaper alakhbar
Dorval, QC
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Senior Graphic designer, main responsibilities include: Advertisement designer, Newspaper Layout
- Interview Director: Full equipment installation, Filming, Editing and content submission.
TV director
Syrian TV network
Damascus
02.2010 - 12.2015
Education
DCS / DEC - Computer Science
Damascus university
Skills
- Project Planning
- Project management
- Video Editing
- Client Relations
- Videography
- Advanced problem solving
- Project tracking
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Suite
- Photoshop
- DaVinci resolve
- After effects
- Shotgun
- Video Production
- Photography
- Social Media Management
- Avid
Accomplishments
Important VFX / Hollywood Movies Projects:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12244597/?ref_=ext_shr
Certificate (THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD):
The longest time to continuously present a talk show programme on broadcast TV by team is 70 hr 5 min on Talaqie TV in Damascus, Syria, from 18 to 21 November 2014.
Awards abroad (Middle East):
Best Documentary Program Award 2015 in The Syrian General Assembly Of Broadcasting And TV (The film is Damascene roses). - (Several local awards in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq).
Local Achievement:
Canadian Armed Forces 150th Anniversary Event Director (Laval, Quebec)
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager & VFX Editor
Rodeo FX
11.2021 - 07.2024
VFX Editor
STIBAN VFX
01.2020 - 11.2021
Graphic designer and Interviews Director
Newspaper alakhbar
02.2017 - 01.2020
TV director and video editor
Noursat Canada network
01.2016 - 10.2021
TV director
Syrian TV network
02.2010 - 12.2015
DCS / DEC - Computer Science
Damascus university