University Cursus:
- 1997: Audio-visuel studies – Université Saint-Joseph – Institut d’études supérieures d’audio-visuelles (IESAV)

Training:
- 2005: Script writer workshop at Résidence du festival de film de Cannes -
Candidate to write and develop the first feature – Paris, France.
-1998: Cours Florent - Paris - France.
Theater and Cinema acting courses

Professional Experiences:
2006-2007: Director, writer and actress for « Caramel » :
1st feature– 1h36 , Franco-libanese production Les Films des Tournelles and Les
Films de Beyrouth.
Film selected in the 60th edition of Cannes International Film, section Director’s Fortnight-
Cannes, France (May 2007)

2005: Actress in « Al- Bosta »:
Lebanese feature by Philippe Aractanji.
Actress in « The Seventh Dog » :
Short movie by Zeina Durra

2000 – 2006: Director of several Video Clips:
Etazalt el Gharam – Majida El Roumi
A tabtab – Nancy Ajram
Enta Eh – Nancy Ajram
Bahebbak Mot – Yuri Mrakadeh
Jaye El Hakika – StarAcademy
Beenak – Nawal El Zoghbi
Talaa Fiye – Carole Samaha
Habib Albi – Carole Samaha
Lawn Ouyounak – Nancy Ajram
Ah W Nos – Nancy Ajram
Yey – Nancy Ajram
Ya Salam – Nancy Ajram
Akhasmak Ah – Nancy Ajram
Ma Fina – Katia Harb
Al Urdun – Guy Manoukian
Bala Ma Nsami – Tania Saleh
Shouflak Hal – Noura Rahal
Yalla – Noura Rahal
Ya tayr el Gharam – Pascale Machaalani


2000 – 2004: Director of several TV ads:
Bank Audi Help Desk (Leo Burnet)
Einstein Public Debt (CSS & Grey)
Bank Al Mawarid (Leo Burnet)
Yes (Leoburnett)
Pizza Hut (Impact BBDO)
Tanmia Light Chicken (Saatchi & Saatchi)
Café Bon Brazil (Leoburnett)
Byblos Bank (CSS & Grey)
Beirut Summer Festival (Saatchi & Saatchi)
MarouchLondon
Deli Tuna (TMI)
Deli vegetables (TMI)
Children's Right (Impact BBDO)
Dove (Memac)
Sohat (Css & Grey)
Al Balad (Leo Burnet)
Fast link (Saatch & Saatchi)

2003: Art Director for "The Middle  Beast":
Theater play at La Mama  Experimental Theatre Company, off Broadway -  New York, USA

Actress in « Non-métrage Libanais »:
Short Lebanese movie by Wissam Smayra and Ghassan Koteit.

Actress in « Cendres/Ramad »:
Short movie Franco-lebanese production by Joanna Hadjithomas et Khalil Joreige

1998: Producer at Impact BBDO

1997: Director of « 11 rue Pasteur »:
Short movie – Graduation short movie. Saint-Joseph University, IESAV – Lebanon.

1995-1996: Cadreuse in « Terre Pedue / Terra Incognita »:
Documentary by Ghassan Salhab

Assistant director and assistant editor for « sur la route de la ville »:
A short movie in collaboration with la Fémis – Paris, France

   
Awards
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2007-2008: Audience award for « Caramel » at the 55th edition of San Sebastien International Film Festival– Spain

Youth award for « Caramel » at the 55th edition of San Sebastien International Film Festival– Spain

Sebastian Award for « Caramel » at the 55th edition of San Sebastien International Film Festival– Spain

Black Pearl for Best Actress for the ensemble Cast of Caramel at Middle East Internation Film Festival Abu Dhabi

Variety Middle East Filmmaker of the Year Award 2007– Abu Dhabi

New Arab Women Forum Award for the screening of 'Caramel' film – Dubai

Big Prize "Le Mascarin" for the best movie in La Réunion Film Festival – France

Big Prize of the Jury in Frasor Film, Oslo films of the South Festival – Norway

Best Actress for the ensemble Cast In Damascus International Film Festival – Syria

« Prima Opera » award for the best debut feature in Saint Luis International Film Festival - Argentine 

FIPRESCI prize (international federation of film critics) in Stockholm Film Festival – Sweden

Big prize for best movie  at the International Woman in Direction festival – Spain
Special Mention for best arab movie in Cairo International Film Festival – Egypt

Mary-Jean Mitchell Green Award for Best Narrative Feature at Bermuda International Film Festival

Special Jury Price for Caramel at the « festival du film francophone de Safi » – Maroc

2004: Phénix de la Pub for :
Bank Audi Help Desk (Leo Burnet)
Einstein Public Debt (CSS & Grey)
Yes (Leoburnett)
Tanmia Light Chicken (Saatchi & Saatchi)
Byblos Bank (CSS & Grey)
MarouchLondon
Children's Right (Impact BBDO)
Sohat (Css & Grey)

2003: Best Vidéo-clip Director - Murex d’Or
Best vidéo-clip « Ya Salam » by Nancy Ajram,  Murex d’Or

2002: Best vidéo-clip « Ma Fina » by Katia Harb, Murex d’Or

1998: Best Short movie « 11 rue Pasteur » at the biennale de cinéma arabe, at the Institut Du Monde Arabe - Paris, France.

1997: Best Short Movie « 11 rue Pasteur » at Beirut Film Festival– Lebanon

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