Elie Chahine
Filmmaker - Cinematographer
Berlin
Summary
Creative and experienced cinematographer, film director,
Video maker, color grader, and photographer.
With five years of experience in the film industry
Adept at overseeing all aspects of film production,
Strong expertise in cinematic elements: scene composition, choice of camera along with lenses, filters, camera placement, camera movement, camera angles, lighting setup, exposure, focus, and special effects. And various technological matters that affect the overall visual outcome of the film.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Filmmaker-Cinematographer- Commercial Filmmaker
Freelance
01.2023 - Current
Cinematographer - Commercial Filmmaker
TBD Media Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
Filmmaker - Photographer
Freelance
01.2021 - 01.2022
Photographer-filmmaker-Color Grading
Freelance
01.2014 - 01.2020
Film Director
Final Film "The Holy Pole'"
01.2016 - 06.2016
Camera Operator
Mbc Group Arab Got Talent
01.2017 - 03.2017
DOP -Web Series Assistant Director
Volunteer
04.2015 - 07.2015
Documentary - Camera Operator
Volunteer
07.2014 - 08.2014
First Assistant Camera
Retina Films
03.2014 - 07.2014
Camera Operator
Télé Lumière
01.2014 - 03.2014
Education
Master of Arts - Cinematography
MET FILM SCHOOL
Berlin - Germany 10.2020 - 01.2021
Workshop-Color Grading -
Hands-on Film School
Sliema - Malta 06.2018 - 08.2018
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - CINEMA AND TELEVISION
USEK
Kaslik-Lebanon 09.2013 - 07.2016
Workshop Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Directing, Cinematography, Editing -
Prague Film School
Prague-Czech Republic 06.2015 - 09.2015
Skills
Techniques: Lighting, Framing, Cinematography Language, Color Grading, Image Capturing, Videography Camera Equipment: DSLR, Mirrorless, Digital Medium Format, Film Cameras, Large Format Cameras
The discipline of filmmaking: Excellent Knowledge of film and video projects from inception to completion Expertise in all aspects of the technical work of a film Project and time management skills On-set team management skills Good interpersonal and communication skills
Computer skills and operating systems : Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8) Mac Portfolio Microsoft Office, World, PowerPoint Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects Adobe Photoshop Final Cut Pro Avid Media Composer Davinci Resolve
Awards and Honors
- February 2017
- New Filmmakers Los Angeles NFMLA Monthly Film Festival
"The Holy Pole" film has been selected to screen as part of New Filmmakers.
- July 2017
- Hollywood Just4Shorts Film and Screenplay Competition
“The Holy Pole” by Film Director Elie Chahine has been selected as an official finalist in the festival and has
achieved a high standard of quality.
- November 2017
- Toronto Independent Film Festival
“The Holy Pole” by Film Director Elie Chahine has been selected to be included in the festival.
- October 2016
- Beirut International Film Festival
“The Holy Pole” by Film Director Elie Chahine won the third prize for the best short film.
Portfolio
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliechahine13
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxwn0IC4psfdTTei-
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• vimeo.com/user59312470
• Instagram: @Eliechahinez
Timeline
Filmmaker-Cinematographer- Commercial Filmmaker
Freelance
01.2023 - Current
Cinematographer - Commercial Filmmaker
TBD Media Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
Filmmaker - Photographer
Freelance
01.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Cinematography
MET FILM SCHOOL
10.2020 - 01.2021
Workshop-Color Grading -
Hands-on Film School
06.2018 - 08.2018
Camera Operator
Mbc Group Arab Got Talent
01.2017 - 03.2017
Film Director
Final Film "The Holy Pole'"
01.2016 - 06.2016
Workshop Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Directing, Cinematography, Editing -
Prague Film School
06.2015 - 09.2015
DOP -Web Series Assistant Director
Volunteer
04.2015 - 07.2015
Documentary - Camera Operator
Volunteer
07.2014 - 08.2014
First Assistant Camera
Retina Films
03.2014 - 07.2014
Camera Operator
Télé Lumière
01.2014 - 03.2014
Photographer-filmmaker-Color Grading
Freelance
01.2014 - 01.2020
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - CINEMA AND TELEVISION
USEK
09.2013 - 07.2016