ehab ismail production cv

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Ehab Ismail Dubai, United Arab Emirates M: +971501001192 E: eze.eme@me.com

About Me A young professional with over two years of experience in film & commercial

production with a personal focus on fusing western film concepts with local culture to create new & compelling art forms in the region.

Notable Work

Director – “The Crossover” (Documentary) September 25 – Current

• Co-writer of the documentary script & production plans

• Created a dynamic shooting schedule to work around the characters busy schedules, as well as creatively crafting an efficient shooting & editing schedule to stay within

• Managing fundraising & investment

• Overseeing pre, current, & post-production

Assistant Art Director – “I Made It” Nestle TVC June 8 – 11, 2015

• Assisted art director in making creative design choices based on the recipes selected for shooting.

• Arranged various table surfaces for each recipe, hand selecting individual table settings throughout the entire production.

• Packed, labeled, and organized all inventory used in the production to maintain an efficient workflow on set.

1st AC & Gaffer – “The Diversion” June 6 – July 5, 2015

• Managing, maintaining, & storing all camera equipment & accessories for use when needed.

• Creating dynamic lighting set ups to sufficiently illuminate the action scenes without compromising light quality.

• Worked closely with D.O.P in drawing up floor plans & storyboarding, ensuring all shots are composed & tracked accurately.

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Key Grip – “Five” May 1 – 17, 2015

• Managed a small team of grips to handle the work on set

• Undertook logistical responsibilities for moving equipment to and from shoot locations

• Aided the Gaffer in setting up lighting schemes in both the rehearsals and shoot days

• Worked with the Production Designer to ensure the set was assembled & organized as required

D.O.P. – “Psychedelia November 3 – December 20, 2014

• Voted “Best Student Film Project” in AUD

• Set up the lighting schemes for all sets

• Created a unique visual aesthetic to aide in the telling of the story

1st AD & D.O.P – “World Wide Choppers” music video October 7-17, 2014

• Collaborated with a local musician to create a visual narrative for his song.

• Handled the agreements with the location owners & extras.

• Used a variety of cameras to create the dynamic look of the project

o Canon C100, Canon 5D Mark III, Go Pro, Iris+ Drone

Education B.A. in Communication & Information Studies - American University in Dubai

Major in Digital Production & Storytelling

• Worked on numerous student productions and gained an extensive background on film production & the skills necessary

• Produced over 100 experimental shorts, allowing discovery into my creative voice

• Learned essential theory of film & its core foundations as an art form and industry

Core Competencies • A proven team leader with exceptional interpersonal communication skills

• Able to take decisive action in the case of stagnation on set or team inability to reach a decision

• Proficient in Final Cut Pro X & semi-proficient in Avid Media Composer editing software

• Keen eye for detail

• Able to identify deficiencies during a production & exploit potential opportunities

• Able to learn & absorb key information, allowing for maximum competency during the project

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