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Saad Elhachimi

Summary

Versatile filmmaker and production assistant with hands-on experience supporting narrative films, branded content, and industry events. Skilled in coordinating on-set logistics, assembling production teams, and crafting cross-platform content strategies. Multilingual, collaborative, and experienced working across Europe on fast-paced creative projects.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Filmmaker / Brand Strategist

Freelance
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed long-term content strategies for Instagram and YouTube guided by storytelling techniques
  • Directed branded video content and built teams across camera, lighting, art, and post departments
  • Conducted research and competitive mapping


Recent Clients:

- Canal180 (https://www.instagram.com/canal180/)

- Adira (https://www.instagram.com/adira.party/)

- Assila (https://www.instagram.com/assila.beer/)

Production Assistant / Production Driver

Paola Alvarez Filmproduktion
04.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with on-set coordination and crew transportation
  • Supported production logistics and equipment runs

Production Runner – Light Department

Studio Babelsberg / X-Filme Creative Pool
01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Delivered and handled lighting equipment on set
  • Supported the team under tight schedules ensuring the lighting crew had needed support

Production Assistant

DFFB
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Managed crew communication, call sheets, and location setup
  • Supported coordination between departments.

Assistant Coordinator

CPH:DOX Film Festival
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed schedules and production planning for the Industry department
  • Created call sheets, prepared event locations, and oversaw guest and volunteer coordination
  • Designed and implemented an outreach campaign for the festival's professional sector

Audience Strategist

Canal180
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Led audience analysis across platforms using qualitative research and competitive mapping
  • Represented Canal180 at Creative Europe workshops (Zaragoza '21, Milano '22)
  • Helped produce the company's first internal brand book to guide content and identity

Education

Master of Arts - Media Studies

Malmö University
Malmö, Sweden
06-2021

Skills

  • Call sheets, Scheduling, Basic budgeting, Location prep
  • Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci, Trello, Notion
  • Driver’s license, Production workflow, Experienced with gear handling and transport

Languages

English
French
Arabic
Swedish
German

Timeline

Production Assistant / Production Driver

Paola Alvarez Filmproduktion
04.2025 - Current

Production Runner – Light Department

Studio Babelsberg / X-Filme Creative Pool
01.2025 - 01.2025

Production Assistant

DFFB
09.2024 - 11.2024

Assistant Coordinator

CPH:DOX Film Festival
10.2022 - 04.2023

Audience Strategist

Canal180
06.2021 - 06.2022

Filmmaker / Brand Strategist

Freelance
01.2021 - Current

Master of Arts - Media Studies

Malmö University
Saad Elhachimi