| Amjad Qafeiti
Director/Editor
P.O.Box 5846 Dubai, UAE
Mobile (Dubai): (+97150) 6500031
aqafeiti@gmail.com
Work Experience
Operations Manager, Rotana TV & Charisma Productions
Dubai, UAE
January 2009-present
Managing Director, Q-Vision Productions
Dubai,UAE
August 2008-Present
www.theqvision.com
info@theqvision.com
Director & Editor, Freelancer
Dubai, UAE - Beirut, Lebanon
February 2008 – January 2009
Examples:
•TV Program for Rotana Khaleejiah “Sayidaty” (Season 2-Ongoing)
•Documentary for ADACH – Abu Dhabi Culture & Heritage
•TV Program for Alaan TV “Beina Alo” (3 Epidodes)
•TV Program for Rotana Khaleejiah “Sayidaty” (Season 1-17Eps)
•Corporate Film for Abu Dhabi Annual Book Fair
•Event for Victory Heights Real Estate
•Event for Zain Telecommunications
•Instructional Film for Noble Medical Biocare
•Promotional Clips for Ministry of Tourism website, Abu Dhabi
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Final Cut Pro Editor, Animation Art Production & Post
Dubai, UAE
August 2007 – January 2008
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Editing TVCs; Documentaries; Corporate Films and TV Programs
Examples:
•TVC for Dubai Police E-services
•TVC for DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority)
•TVC for Etisalat
•TVC for Abu Dhabi Police 50th Anniversary
•Corporate Film for Emirates Foundation
•Corporate Film for IAT (Institute of Applied Technology)
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Head of Video Editing Department, Al-Aqariya - Real Estate TV
Dubai, UAE
February 2005 – July 2007
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
•Editing of full length programs; channel & programs promotions; special projects & channel identity
•Maintain Editors’ schedules and working hours
•Responsible of 9 Editors
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Teacher Assistant, California State University, Fresno
Fresno, California, USA
Mass Communication & Journalism Department
August 2004 – January 2005
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
•Tutoring video editing using Final Cut Pro for production students
•Distribution of equipment to students, including cameras, lighting and sound equipment
•Assist MCJ instructors when necessary
•Transmission Operator for 6 hours weekly of programs produced by the University
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Intern, Comcast Channel 14
Fresno, California, USA
June 2004 – July 2004
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
•Shooting different shows on location
•Edit on Media 100 system
•On-site setup, camera operating and striking of various events
•In studio shows including camera and floor managing
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Camera Operator, South West Video Services, Hollywood, California
Fresno, California, USA
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Worked as a Camera Operator with a Hollywood based Production Company on the following events:
•Miss Nevada, USA Pageants 2005 13-14 November 2004
•Miss California, USA Pageants 2005 2-5 September 2004
•Toxic Studio Dance Show 16-18 July 2004
•Miss California Pageant 2004 25-27 June 2004
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Video Editor, California State University, Fresno
Fresno, California, USA
Psychology Department
Anger Management Research Study February 2004 – June 2004
Responsible for editing video clips of confidential student interviews
Biology Department
Microbiology E-guide Website December 2003 – February 2004
Responsible for editing video clips that demonstrate correct laboratory and safety techniques.
Clips are downloadable from the website for all CSU students’ review.
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Production Experience
Directing
•Live Band Performance: “Live From Studio ‘A’ – The SameShape”
December 4, 2004
•Talk Show: “The NOT Just Guy Haberman Show” (15 Shows)
August – October 2004
•Stand-Up Comedy Show: “The Laughin’ Room Comedy Jam” (2 Shows)
April 24, 2004
•Talk Show: “Good Sports” with Chris Terrence (15 Shows)
February – May 2004
•Documentary: “International Student Orientation Week”
August 20, 2004
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Editing
•Music Video: “Amjaad Al-Emarat” for Mane’a Saeed
November, 2007
•Music Video: “Ya Emaraty” for Mohammad Al-Za’abi
November, 2007
•Movie: “Awdat Um Al-Duwais” Directed by: Juma’a Al-Sahli
September, 2007
A 45 minute Emarati Suspense film produced by Sharjah TV
•TVC: "Al-Oula" Magazine
May, 2006
•TVC: “Al-Fattan Properties”
April, 2006
•Corporate: "Arco International Cont. Est."
March, 2006
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Producing
•Documentary: “Pharmacy Robberies”
July 23, 2004
•Musical Performance: “Fresno State Guitar Ensemble”
March 20, 2004
•Documentary: “Toxicology: The Science of Drugs”
November 10, 2003
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Technical Director (Vision Mixer)
•Talk Show: “Business Drive” 20 Shows
August – December 2004
•Live Band Performance: “Up-Side Right”
May 11, 2004
•Talk Show: “Good Sports” with Chris Terrence 15 Shows
September – December 2003
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Digital Editing Software
•Final Cut Studio
•Pinnacle Liquid Blue
•Adobe Photoshop
•Adobe After Effects
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Education
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, California, USA
August 2002 - December 2004
Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication & Journalism, Electronic Media Production
College of the Sequoias
Visalia, California, USA
January 2000 – July 2002
Associate of Science Degree Math and Science
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Honors and Awards
•First Place Award for Directing a TV Program “The Laughin’ Room Comedy Jam” – 2004 CSU Media Arts Festival
•President’s List at California State University, Fresno for Spring 2004 semester
•Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society at College of the Sequoias for Spring 2001 through Spring 2002 semesters
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Seminars
•CSU Media Arts Festival - November 5-7, 2004
•CSU Media Arts Festival - November 14-16, 2003
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Languages
Arabic: Native language
English: Fluent spoken and written
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References
Available upon request
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Show Reel
Available upon request
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