Experience
Founder and Executive Creative Director, Al Rawi Productions – Doha, Qatar 2013 – Present
Based in Doha, Qatar, Al-Rawi productions is a dedicated company for creative, fresh and impressive storytelling.
Al Rawi Team is a team of young, innovative, dynamic and extremely passionate film makers. Film making and storytelling for Al Rawi team is a culmination of our passion, love and creativity brought to life with deep enthusiasm and personal attention to every single aspect. Simple ideas and perfect casting is Al Rawi team’s forte. Each project is handled with a lot of affection, enthusiasm and proficiency – that’s what makes us unique.
My roles include:
•Supervising and managing the whole production process for our projects
• Director and cinematographer for commercials, corporate films and documentaries
• Planning our marketing strategies and approaches.
• Account manager for new and on-going projects
Head of Film and Video Division, Qvision Doha, Qatar 2009 – 2013
Qatar Vision is a multi-media company that specializes in the production of live events, commercials and other visual projects. As head of the film and video division, Kareem manages and directs all aspects of the company’s live production and post-production responsibilities.
Kareem’s roles include:
– Technical director of video production for live shows
– Director and cinematographer for commercials, corporate films and documentaries
– Senior editor
– Account manager for new and on-going projects
Some of the projects Kareem worked on include:
– Ras Laffan Safety and Emergency College Promotional film, September 2013 – Director, Cinematograpger and Video editor
-Naser Sahem “Ajmal Insana” music video, September 2013 – Cinematographer
-Awsaj Academy Promotional Film, April 2013 – Director, Cinematographer and Video editor
– Qatar Petrochemical Company Club Inauguration Film, January 2013 – Director and Cinematographer
– Fumée Fashion Promotional Video, September 2012 – Cinematographer
– Primary Health Care Corporation PSA, September 2012 – Director, Cinematographer and Video editor
– Qatar Petrochemical Company LDPE3 Inauguration Ceremony Film, September 2012 – Cinematographer and Video editor
– Qatar Petrochemical Company Corporate Film, August 2012 – Cinematographer and Video editor
– Qatar Leadership Academy Film, May 2012 – Director, Cinematographer and Video editor
– Qatar Academy Recruitment Film, December 2011 – Director, Cinematographer and Video editor
– Qatar General Electricity And Water Corporation TV and radio commercials, June 2011 – Director, Cinematographer and Video editor
– Jay Sean and Karl Wolf Concert, AFC Asian Cup, January 2011 – Video production technical director and Video editor
– Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Opening Ceremony, December 2010 – Video production technical director
– AFC Asian Cup 2011 Mascot Launch Ceremony, November 2010 – Digital content creator
– ictQATAR Digitally Open: Innovation and Open Access Conference, October 2010 – Video production technical director
– Weill Cornell Medical College 2010 Graduation Ceremony, June 2010 – Video production technical director, digital content creator and video editor
KPC, Managing Director and Founder Cairo, Egypt 2007-2009
KPC was a production studio that specialized in the production of commercials, corporate films, music clips and documentaries. As founder and managing director, Kareem was the one responsible for marketing the company and fulfilling all clients’ requests. KPC’s team included an assistant editor/producer and a visual artist.
Kareem’s concurrent roles were:
– Director, cinematographer, camera operator and video editor
Some of the projects Kareem worked on include:
– Agony Between Wings Documentary for The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN and The Canadian International Development Agency, July 2009
– Kan Abouya Music Video for Emad Saad, January 2009
– Dove Shampoo and Conditioner TVC, April 2009
– “Ala Feen” Independent Short Feature, December 2008
– Event coverage for The British Council, January – July 2008
– “The Chamber Of Sins” Short Feature, March 2008
– Emaar-Egypt Properties Corporate Film, January 2008
Freelance Assistant Director/Cinematographer/Video Editor Cairo,Egypt 2005-2009
Kareem started freelancing for filmmakers and production houses while studying in university. After graduation, he continued to take on freelance projects to gain experience and exposure in the film market.
Some of the projects Kareem worked on include:
– Al Gamaa Series by Mohamed Yassin, September to November 2009 – Assistant Director
– Kan Yama Kan Concert of El Sharea band with The Upper Egypt institution, September 2009 – Director and editor
– Aida Public Service Announcement for The Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt by Youssif Hisham, August 2009 – Assistant director and editor
– El Beet Beetak Advertising Campaign by Mohamed Yassin, August 2009 – Assistant Director
– NuvaRing Commercial by Mohamed Mostafa, January 2009 – Assistant Director
– “Censor-man” Al Jazeera English documentary for People & Power by Mohamed Maklouf, June 2008 – Assistant director
– “Smile! You are in Egypt” Al Jazeera documentary by Mohamed Maklouf, June 2008 – Assistant director
– 2026 Short Feature for Biennially Istanbul by Maha Maamoun, June 2009 – Cinematographer
– The Girl Splendid in Walking for Biennially Istanbul and The Art Institution of Amman by Doa Ali, May 2009 – Cinematographer
Assistant Director/Scriptwriter, Dream TV Cairo, Egypt 2005-2006
During Kareem’s time at Dream TV, one of Egypt’s biggest broadcasting networks, he wrote scripts for the celebrity gossip show “Hot Spot” and youth talk show “Living Room.” He was also responsible for logging tapes, preparing each episode’s guest with the production manager, and cutting promos.
Awards and Recognitions
– Nominated for “Best Film” at AMRITSA International Film Festival for “Ala Feen” Short Feature in the United Kingdom, 2009
– Screening of “The Chamber of Sins” Student Film at Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival and Market Clermont-Ferrand in France, 2008
Education
Misr University for Science and Technology, Cairo — Bachelor of Arts
Special Courses and Certificates
- Final Cut Pro Studio
- Adobe Premiere
- Filmmaking Certificate from Cinema Palace powered by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture
- Filmmaking and Writing Certificate from the Theater and Film Academy in Cairo
- Marketing Certificate from Schneider Trainings