Ahmed Amin
Dubai
Summary
Innovative Producer with 11 years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business manager with demonstrated to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning and production.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
FOUNDER & VIDEO PRODUCER & CASTING DIRECTOR
Dayer Entertainment
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.
- Interfaced with clients to define project scopes of work, budgets, creative vision and deliverable schedules.
- Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Negotiated contract agreements with actors, with agents or between actors and agents or production companies.
- Orchestrated casting for productions by holding auditions and securing ideal talent.
STUDIO DIRECTOR & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ZAT Studio
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful films.
- Created production schedules for every step of video production.
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Represented ZAT and promote the studio’s programs in international film festivals markets such as Berlin, Venice, Dubai, El Gouna, and Malmo.
LINE PRODUCER
Arabica Music
10.2012 - 09.2015
- Liaised with studio, crew and producers while effectively addressing on-location crises and issues.
- Worked with director, production manager and department head to prepare video clip's final budget, shooting schedule and production dates.
- Obtained insurance for production and managed pre-production processes.
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Scheduled and organized recording sessions with musicians and vocalists.
Theatre Manager
Al Houssaper Theatre
02.2009 - 01.2011
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Administration & Business
2011
Skills
- Video Storytelling
- Script Writing
- Video Camera Operation
- Actor Selection and Auditioning
- Budgetary Controls
- Adobe Systems Adobe Premiere Pro
- Film Directing
- Sound Design
- Legal Document Preparation
- Solve Production Problems
- Active Listening
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
FOUNDER & VIDEO PRODUCER & CASTING DIRECTOR - Dayer Entertainment
09.2018 - 04.2022
STUDIO DIRECTOR & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - ZAT Studio
05.2016 - 07.2018
LINE PRODUCER - Arabica Music
10.2012 - 09.2015
Theatre Manager - Al Houssaper Theatre
02.2009 - 01.2011
Cairo University - Bachelor’s degree, Administration & Business
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