ZAYD LAHHAM
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Filmmaker and Designer
Ward Productions
Los Angeles & Amman
03.2014 - Current
- Directed and edited the short film 'Jabal', which premiered at both the Chicago Palestine Film Festival and IndieLisboa Film Festival.
- Developed, wrote, shot, directed, edited, and produced hundreds of short-form videos reaching hundreds of thousands of viewers across social media platforms.
- Produced marketing photos, graphics, and animations to help brands increase engagement on social media.
- Directed and edited multiple viral music videos for independent artists.
Social Media Specialist
Arab Studies Institute
Fairfax, VA
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented new YouTube playlist structure for improved organization and accessibility.
- Optimized content discoverability and audience interaction by integrating informative info cards, end cards, and relevant links within descriptions to enhance video engagement and viewer experience.
- Implemented standardization of titling, branding templates, and thumbnail designs to foster cohesive brand identity and enhance channel recognition.
Design Trainee
eyen
Amman, JO
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Created a summary of the company's 2023 workshop in an internally produced documentary.
- Utilized Adobe Premiere to edit 4 videos and successfully pitched a marketing campaign for a client.
- Used Adobe InDesign to rectify formatting errors with client's book publication.
- Designed 3 drawings for a wedding invitation in Adobe Illustrator.
Assistant to the Program Coordinator
Middle East Media Initiative
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated daily programming for over 20 participants visiting Los Angeles from around 10 countries.
- Adapted quickly to crises such as a Covid outbreak and logistic emergencies, reliably addressing issues with composure.
- Contacted institutions to organize activities for participants, managing both event planning and finances.
- Contributed to writer's rooms on a variety of scripts, by pitching ideas and translating between English and Arabic.
Production Intern
Dubomedy Arts
Dubai, UAE
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Created 50 pieces of content for all different channels of social media for the company and its employees, reaching hundreds of thousands of viewers.
- Directed visuals, lights, and sounds for Mina Liccione's 3-Hour One-Woman-Show, 'Growing Up Ringside.'
- Consulted for multiple comedy sketches and TV pilot scripts in English and Arabic.
- Organized a digital inventory of clients, footage, and content.
Education
B.S. Business of Cinematic Arts -
University of Southern California
08.2023
Timeline
Social Media Specialist
Arab Studies Institute
03.2024 - Current
Design Trainee
eyen
03.2024 - 04.2024
Assistant to the Program Coordinator
Middle East Media Initiative
06.2022 - 08.2022
Production Intern
Dubomedy Arts
11.2020 - 05.2021
Independent Filmmaker and Designer
Ward Productions
03.2014 - Current
B.S. Business of Cinematic Arts -
University of Southern California
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