Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Volunteer Experience
Accomplishments
Software
Timeline
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NAS ELIS

Producer/Director/DP
Ottawa,Ontario
NAS ELIS

Summary

Passionate and trilingual Filmmaker and Producer with 10+ years of experience leading production teams with a deep technical understanding of the entire multimedia production process, from Producing, Directing, DPing, and Editing videos, TV shows and digital content across multiple genres.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Rogers Communications
Ottawa, ON

Tv Producer
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

Producer with the Francophone station tvRogers :

  • Producing and realizing studio and on-location shows both in live broadcast or live to tape settings.
  • Managing production staff, including producers, technical producers, volunteers and students.
  • Coordinating the selection of locations, crew, equipment, props and other resources needed for each project.
  • Creating detailed call sheets and ensuring all talent, crew and stakeholders are informed on set expectations.
  • Creating manuals and SOP for various production facets
  • Supervising and executing post-production processes such as editing, color correction, sound mixing.

Storyline Production Company
Rabat, Morocco

Director of Video Production
06.2020 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Overhauled the video production pipeline and shaped the visual storytelling language of the company.
  • Managed production personnel and equipment.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and creative team members to develop the creative vision and to understand the final scope of a video project
  • Managed pre-production & post-production activities and collaborated with different creative members such as Voice-over actors, Visual effects artists…
  • Directed and/or oversaw the technical aspects of video shoots.
  • Troubleshot on-set and post-production issues
  • Implemented and adopted new technologies within the creative team
  • Team training and coaching
  • Ensured that projects are delivered on time and within budget
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Notable Projects :

  • Royal Golf Federation: Supported the Federation’s communication needs by providing a yearly stream of video content.
  • European Union Forcap-Ue program : Created a series of branded documentary portraits to highlight the achievements of the program.
  • Lear Engineering: Created a corporate film that showcases the company’s history and success centered around the company’s core values and human resources.
  • Délégation générale à l'administration pénitentiaire et à la réinsertion du Maroc: Supported the Moroccan DGAPR in creating branded documentaries highlighting the Delegation’s achievements, goals and philosophy.

Asil Visuals
Rabat, Morocco

Co-Founder & Multimedia Producer
01.2013 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Conceptualized, developed and produced various multimedia products in support of various marketing needs.
  • Produced more than 250 high-quality video productions and photography projects from concept through completion.
  • Built and managed a strong network of creative talents and collaborators.
  • Oversaw the production of video content, including managing production schedules, budgets, and equipment needs.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the company, such as handling administrative tasks and maintaining financial records.
  • Animated a Youtube channel and maintained a social media presence to build a community and a brand name.

Notable Projects :

  • UAE Board on Books for Young people: NGO. Shot and edited 6 branded documentary videos in Morocco/Jordan/Italy/UAE where we told the story behind different UAEBBY initiatives in promoting book reading and publishing in the Arab world.
  • International Film Festival of Marrakesh: 6th edition 2016. Directed, shot and edited daily video content for the festival's Social Media presence.
  • SIEMENS GAMESA: Created highly curated images for a newly inaugurated Wind Farm project in Midelt, Morocco.
  • AXA Maroc: Created high quality videos and photography for internal communication needs ranging from facility presentation videos to event coverage.

School of Journalism and Audiovisual Communication
Fez, Morocco

Photography Instructor
09.2016 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Developed lesson plans and teaching materials for photography courses adequate for a journalism institute students
  • Prepared and delivered lectures and presentations on photography concepts and techniques.
  • Developed and delivered hands-on workshops

Education

Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University
Fez

Bachelor of Arts from French Studies
06.2013

Skills

  • Strong leadership, management, and coordination skills to effectively produce multimedia projects
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain rapport with diverse clients & collaborators through strong interpersonal skills
  • Advanced knowledge of camera equipment, lighting techniques, and video editing software
  • A strong understanding of the visual Storytelling language

Languages

French
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
C2

Volunteer Experience

Photography & Filmmaking Workshops Animator

Peace Corps, American Language Center, Institut Français, Culture Vultures / 2012-2019 

Animated various Photography & Filmmaking workshops with different organizations and for various age groups.

Musician & Concert Organizer

The Rolling Friends Band & ZAHIO Band / 2009-2012

Event Organizer

Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de Fès /2010

Member of the organization of the 5th edition of "Le Festival International du Théâtre Universitaire de Fès" 

Music Club Coordinator 

Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de Fès / 2007-2010

Founder & coordinator of Arpège Music Club

Accomplishments

  • Operated and managed a successful production company for 6 years.
  • Led a team of 8 creatives in developing video-centric solutions for numerous clients.
  • Produced and directed a documentary-style TV show for the local French speaking community.
  • Produced a documentary film for a nonprofit organization promoting arabic book reading across 5 countries.
  • Successfully trained and coached dozens of aspiring filmmakers.

Software

Adobe Premiere

Davinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro X

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Timeline

Tv Producer

Rogers Communications
09.2023 - Current

Director of Video Production

Storyline Production Company
06.2020 - 09.2023

Photography Instructor

School of Journalism and Audiovisual Communication
09.2016 - 02.2017

Co-Founder & Multimedia Producer

Asil Visuals
01.2013 - 06.2020

Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University

Bachelor of Arts from French Studies
NAS ELISProducer/Director/DP