Luana Tabbara
Beirut
Summary
With experience as a Lebanese Visual Artist, a comprehensive understanding of the entertainment industry's intricacies is evident. Possessing a diverse skill set and creative prowess, excellence is achieved in any role or project undertaken.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
First Assistant Director
Little Lizard Films
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Scheduling & Budget Management: Spearheaded the creation of shooting schedules and daily call sheets, while also ensuring meticulous budget management and financial oversight.
- Department Coordination: Expertly managed and coordinated various departments, harmonizing efforts and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- On-Set Atmosphere: Fostered aproductive and positive on-set environment, maintaining motivation and efficiency to meet daily production goals.
- Location Enhancement: Played an integral role in location scouting to elevate overall production quality.
- Crowd Control: Managed and directed a group of 20+ extras, ensuring their effective participation in scenes.
Casting Assistant
Ayman Hamawi
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Casting Calls & Budget Oversight: Collaborated in creating and posting casting calls for various commercials and feature films, alongside diligent financial management for casting-related expenses.
- Auditions & Database Management: Conducted multiple casting sessions, auditions, and meticulously maintained a database of actors, facilitating project-specific actor selections.
- Talent Scouting: Undertook street scouting and headhunting in Lebanon using visual skills, identifying potential talent for casting needs.
Second Assistant Director
Kaafard Films
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Call Sheet Distribution & Financial Oversight: Orchestrated the creation and distribution of call sheets while overseeing budget allocation and expense tracking for various production needs.
- Preparation & Departmental Efficiency: Ensured timely readiness of the cast in terms of hair, makeup, and wardrobe, alongside vigilant oversight of departmental productivity.
- Supervisory Leadership: Skillfully managed different departments, maintaining a focus on productivity and adherence to schedules.
- Innovative Problem-Solving: Actively contributed creative solutions to address challenging issues in both production and pre-production stages.
- Crowd Management: Successfully directed a group of 30+ extras during filming.
- · Visual Skills: Utilized my knowledge in filmmaking and photography to assist in generating the shot list with the director and Director of Photography (DOP), enhancing the visual aspects of the production.
Director
LAU
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Creative Development: Wrote the script and spearheaded brainstorming sessions to shape the project's creative development.
- Crew Formation and Casting: Assembled a reliable crew, held casting sessions, and selected the cast.
- Actor Rehearsals: Conducted rehearsals with actors to ensure performances aligned with the project's vision.
- Location Scouting: Explored locations to find suitable settings for the production.
- Script and Character Breakdowns: Analyzed the script and developed character breakdowns to guide the production process.
- Post-Production Editing: Played a major role in the editing process.
- Problem-Solving: Successfully addressed various challenges and devised creative solutions, particularly in response to external situations.
- Leadership: Led the cast and crew with a clear vision, ensuring effective collaboration and the realization of the project's goals.
- Visual Creation: Transformed concepts and visions into tangible, visual representations, making ideas come to life on the screen.
Production Manager
LAU
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Operational Oversight & Budget Supervision: Ensured the seamless operation of all departments on set, combined with budget supervision, tracking expenses, and maximizing financial efficiency.
- Logistics & Procurement: Managed the acquisition of missing items during pre-production, contributing to a well-prepared and organized production.
- Cast Well-being & Issue Resolution: Prioritized the comfort and punctuality of the cast, while adeptly resolving a wide range of production issues that may have arisen.
Art Director
LAU
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Item Breakdown: Created a comprehensive breakdown of items for each character and location based on the script's requirements and personally scouted and located items that were suitable for the production.
- Set Dressing Expertise: Sourced and curated a diverse range of items to authentically represent the characters who owned them and the ambiance of the rooms they occupied, thus imbuing the narrative with a genuine atmosphere.
- Visual Enhancement: Utilized a keen visual ability to enhance the message of each scene, ensuring that the visual elements added depth and meaning to the storytelling.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Tv/Film
Lebanese American University
Beirut, Lebanon06.2021
High School Diploma -
City International School
Beirut, Lebanon06.2015
Skills
- People Management
- Audiovisual Equipment
- Crisis Management
- Budget Management
- Videography
- Photography
- Editing for Sound and Film
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Experience
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
First Assistant Director
Little Lizard Films
05.2022 - 07.2022
Second Assistant Director
Kaafard Films
10.2021 - 01.2022
Casting Assistant
Ayman Hamawi
04.2021 - 06.2022
Production Manager
LAU
02.2019 - 03.2019
Art Director
LAU
04.2018 - 05.2018
Director
LAU
01.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Tv/Film
Lebanese American University
High School Diploma -
City International School
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