Experience<\/p>\n
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Founder and Executive Creative Director, Al Rawi Productions – Doha, Qatar 2013 – Present<\/b><\/p>\n
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Based in Doha, Qatar, Al-Rawi productions is a dedicated company for creative, fresh and impressive storytelling.<\/p>\n
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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\u2019s forte. Each project is handled with a lot of affection, enthusiasm and proficiency – that’s what makes us unique.<\/p>\n
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My roles include:
\n\u2022Supervising and managing the whole production process for our projects
\n\u2022 Director and cinematographer for commercials, corporate films and documentaries
\n\u2022 Planning our marketing strategies and approaches.
\n\u2022 Account manager for new and on-going projects<\/p>\n
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Head of Film and Video Division, Qvision Doha, Qatar 2009 – 2013<\/b><\/p>\n
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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\u2019s live production and post-production responsibilities.<\/p>\n
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Kareem’s roles include:<\/p>\n
– Technical director of video production for live shows<\/p>\n
– Director and cinematographer for commercials, corporate films and documentaries<\/p>\n
– Senior editor<\/p>\n
– Account manager for new and on-going projects<\/p>\n
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Some of the projects Kareem worked on include:<\/p>\n
– Ras Laffan Safety and Emergency College Promotional film, September 2013 – Director, Cinematograpger and Video editor<\/p>\n
-Naser Sahem \u201cAjmal Insana\u201d music video, September 2013 – Cinematographer<\/p>\n
-Awsaj Academy Promotional Film, April 2013 – Director, Cinematographer and Video editor<\/p>\n
– Qatar Petrochemical Company Club Inauguration Film, January 2013 – Director and Cinematographer<\/p>\n
– Fum\u00e9e Fashion Promotional Video, September 2012 – Cinematographer<\/p>\n
– Primary Health Care Corporation PSA, September 2012 – Director, Cinematographer and Video editor<\/p>\n
– Qatar Petrochemical Company LDPE3 Inauguration Ceremony Film, September 2012 – Cinematographer and Video editor<\/p>\n
– Qatar Petrochemical Company Corporate Film, August 2012 – Cinematographer and Video editor<\/p>\n
– Qatar Leadership Academy Film, May 2012 – Director, Cinematographer and Video editor<\/p>\n
– Qatar Academy Recruitment Film, December 2011 – Director, Cinematographer and Video editor<\/p>\n
– Qatar General Electricity And Water Corporation TV and radio commercials, June 2011 – Director, Cinematographer and Video editor<\/p>\n
– Jay Sean and Karl Wolf Concert, AFC Asian Cup, January 2011 – Video production technical director and Video editor<\/p>\n
– Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Opening Ceremony, December 2010 – Video production technical director<\/p>\n
– AFC Asian Cup 2011 Mascot Launch Ceremony, November 2010 – Digital content creator<\/p>\n
– ictQATAR Digitally Open: Innovation and Open Access Conference, October 2010 – Video production technical director<\/p>\n
– Weill Cornell Medical College 2010 Graduation Ceremony, June 2010 – Video production technical director, digital content creator and video editor<\/p>\n
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KPC, Managing Director and Founder Cairo, Egypt 2007-2009<\/b><\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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Kareem’s concurrent roles were:<\/p>\n
– Director, cinematographer, camera operator and video editor<\/p>\n
Some of the projects Kareem worked on include:<\/p>\n
– Agony Between Wings Documentary for The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN and The Canadian International Development Agency, July 2009<\/p>\n
– Kan Abouya Music Video for Emad Saad, January 2009<\/p>\n
– Dove Shampoo and Conditioner TVC, April 2009<\/p>\n
– \u201cAla Feen\u201d Independent Short Feature, December 2008<\/p>\n
– Event coverage for The British Council, January – July 2008<\/p>\n
– \u201cThe Chamber Of Sins\u201d Short Feature, March 2008<\/p>\n
– Emaar-Egypt Properties Corporate Film, January 2008<\/p>\n
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Freelance Assistant Director\/Cinematographer\/Video Editor Cairo,Egypt 2005-2009 <\/b><\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Some of the projects Kareem worked on include:<\/p>\n
– Al Gamaa Series by Mohamed Yassin, September to November 2009 – Assistant Director<\/p>\n
– Kan Yama Kan Concert of El Sharea band with The Upper Egypt institution, September 2009 – Director and editor<\/p>\n
– Aida Public Service Announcement for The Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt by Youssif Hisham, August 2009 – Assistant director and editor<\/p>\n
– El Beet Beetak Advertising Campaign by Mohamed Yassin, August 2009 – Assistant Director<\/p>\n
– NuvaRing Commercial by Mohamed Mostafa, January 2009 – Assistant Director<\/p>\n
– \u201cCensor-man\u201d Al Jazeera English documentary for People & Power by Mohamed Maklouf, June 2008 – Assistant director<\/p>\n
– \u201cSmile! You are in Egypt\u201d Al Jazeera documentary by Mohamed Maklouf, June 2008 – Assistant director<\/p>\n
– 2026 Short Feature for Biennially Istanbul by Maha Maamoun, June 2009 – Cinematographer<\/p>\n
– The Girl Splendid in Walking for Biennially Istanbul and The Art Institution of Amman by Doa Ali, May 2009 – Cinematographer<\/p>\n
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Assistant Director\/Scriptwriter, Dream TV Cairo, Egypt 2005-2006<\/b><\/p>\n
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During Kareem’s time at Dream TV, one of Egypt\u2019s biggest broadcasting networks, he wrote scripts for the celebrity gossip show \u201cHot Spot\u201d and youth talk show \u201cLiving Room.\u201d He was also responsible for logging tapes, preparing each episode\u2019s guest with the production manager, and cutting promos.<\/p>\n
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Awards and Recognitions<\/b><\/p>\n
– Nominated for \u201cBest Film\u201d at AMRITSA International Film Festival for \u201cAla Feen\u201d Short Feature in the United Kingdom, 2009<\/p>\n
– Screening of \u201cThe Chamber of Sins\u201d Student Film at Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival and Market Clermont-Ferrand in France, 2008<\/p>\n
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Education<\/b><\/p>\n
Misr University for Science and Technology, Cairo \u2014 Bachelor of Arts<\/p>\n
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Special Courses and Certificates<\/p>\n
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