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Youssef Yousry

Doha

Summary

Dynamic film maker with a proven track record of delivering compelling visual narratives for regional and international brands. Expert in cinematography and production management, I excel in leading teams and utilizing innovative techniques to enhance storytelling. Successfully managed budgets and timelines, ensuring high-quality content that resonates with audiences.

Overview

2023
2023
years of professional experience

Work History

FILM MAKER

Self-employeed
  • Conceptualized, directed, shot, and edited campaigns for regional and international brands.
  • Worked closely with marketing managers to translate campaign goals into strong visual narratives.
  • Integrated AI tools into production and post-production workflows to enhance efficiency and creativity.
  • Led and managed teams of videographers, editors, and production crew to deliver projects on schedule and within brand guidelines.
  • Coordinated with production team to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
  • Directed actors and crews to create vision for videos and bring scripts to life.
  • Used dialogue, sound effects and music to create soundscapes for videos.
  • Produced videos according to client specifications, including desired length, style and pace.
  • Operated cameras, lighting equipment, and audio gear proficiently to produce high-quality footage in various environments.
  • Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop creative concepts and deliver engaging video content tailored to their unique needs.
  • Delivered polished videos on time by efficiently managing post-production tasks such as color grading, sound mixing, and visual effects creation.
  • Filmed live events and promotional videos, capturing memorable moments for a wide array of clientele.
  • Managed client contact, shoot scheduling and product deliveries.
  • Negotiated contracts with talent and crew, securing competitive rates while ensuring the availability of skilled professionals for each project.
  • Streamlined editing process for faster turnaround times by utilizing professional software and techniques.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure all projects were completed within financial constraints.
  • Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
  • Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to overcome challenges faced during the filmmaking process.

Production Manager

Socialite Marketing
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Used Davinci Resolve to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
  • Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Istanbul Sehir University
Turkey
05-2020

Skills

  • Video editing
  • Cinematography
  • Film directing
  • Film editing
  • Color grading
  • Production management
  • Storyboarding
  • Visual storytelling
  • Social media promotion
  • Pitching ideas
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Directing actors
  • Film budgeting
  • Lighting techniques

Timeline

Production Manager

Socialite Marketing
10.2021 - 12.2022

FILM MAKER

Self-employeed

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Istanbul Sehir University

AWARDS

  • 2020Best Film Award, Limitless Festival
  • 2020People’s Choice Award, Limitless Festival

Work experience

Apple USA

  • iPhone 15 Pro Launch – Creative Director & Videographer
    Directed and managed a team of videographers and photographers.
    Ensured Apple branding guidelines were met in both filming and editing stages.
    Conceptualized and edited the final project, submitted to Apple USA.

Banyan Tree

  • Royals Night Campaign
  • JARDIN Opening Campaign

Doha Oasis

  • Printemps Opening Campaign
  • Doha Quest Snow Campaign

Doha Festival City

  • Back to School Campaign

Floward

  • Kaka x Floward Campaign
  • Valentine’s Day Campaign

Villagio Mall

  • Andiamo Campaign

Doha Gossip

  • The Pre-Campaign

ODaaT Productions

  • Rendezvu Season II
  • Rendezvu Season III

Pullman Hotels

  • Experience Campaign

M7

  • White Fashion Week
  • The Collective – M7 x Printemps

Al Fardan Exchange

  • Qatar National Day Campaign
  • World Cup Campaign
  • Money Exchange Campaign

Al Asmakh

  • AKG Campaign
  • Paramount Campaign
  • Your House Not Your Home – Ongoing

Mr. Valet

  • Mr. Valet Story Campaign – Ongoing

Qatar Foundation

  • Biology Diabetes Summit – Event Coverage
  • WISE – Event Coverage

HOBBIES

  • Fire Eating
  • Science books
  • Fine dine cooking
  • Piano
  • Darabuka
  • Painting
  • VR Gaming
  • Astronomy
  • Boxing
  • Martial Arts weapons