Elia I. Monsef

Experience

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  Road to films

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Freelance Filmmaker

  Production Management, Creative Writing, Editing, Copywriting, Branding, Sound Design, Political Advertising, Campaigning.

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  Ostura

  Jan 2009 - now

  Lead Singer; Producer; Composer; Songwriter; Music Director

  Elia Monsef (Born on October 10th, 1987), is a Lebanese singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the vocalist and one of the main songwriters for Lebanese Cinematic Prog band Ostura. He has also been involved in all records by Lebanese guitar virtuoso Amadeus Awad as a vocalist, composer and record producer.Elia started playing guitar at the age of 14 but quickly shifted his attention to vocals after being heavily influenced by singers like David Coverdale, Ian Gillan, Robert Plant, and Jorn Lande. His wide vocal range and unique timber got him to join Ostura as a singer for their debut album ‘Ashes of the Reborn’ as well as joining Amadeus Awad’s band as a frontman. Awad and Monsef were pioneers in the Prog movement in Beirut, and they introduced Lebanese Progressive rock to the world by working with artists like Gavin Harrison, Marco Minneman, Thomas Lang, Jimmy Keegan, Russell Allen, Kevin Moore, John Macaluso, Arjen Lucassen, and Anneke Van Giersbergen among others.Elia Co-wrote Ostura’s ‘The Room’ in addition to singing, production, and art direction. He co-produced the Orchestra Recording with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra for Ostura. He is known for his versatility and his ability to manipulate his tone to fit different styles, from ambient, hard rock, heavy raunch, to power screams. Elia now focuses mainly on Ostura, while balancing his Career in TV production and Communication.Discography:Lps2010 – raW – Sandmoon2011 – Ghost Stories – Amadeus Awad2012 – Ashes of The Reborn – Ostura2012 – Time of the Equinox – Amadeus Awad2015 – Disequilibrium – Turbulence2015 – Death is Just a Feeling – Amadeus Awad2018 – The Room – OsturaEps2012 – Schizanimus – Amadeus Awad2014 – The Book of Gates – Amadeus Awad’s EON2016 – Half (single) – Blank Resonance عرض أقل

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  Amadeus Awad

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  Lead Singer ; Composer ; Producer

  Composed, Produced, and sang on2010 - Time Of the equinox2013 - Schizanimus

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  LBCI

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2012

  Segment Director

  Filming, Editing, and writing for Variety Segments

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  Al Mayadeen media network

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2019

  Acting Head Of The Promotions DepartmentFull Time EmploymentPre-Production, Production, Political Advertising, Copywriting, Thematic advertising, Corporate film, Identity, Branding, Political advertising, International/Pan-Arab thematic advertising, Communication strategies, Team Building, Training. Written, Produced, edited, and directed In-house advertising and communication for Al-mayadeen TV.

  • Creative Producer, Creative Director

    Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Senior Promotions Producer

    Aug 2016 - Apr 2019

  • Commercial Director

    Aug 2012 - Apr 2019
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  Al-Akhbar Newspaper

  Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

  Executive Producer (WEB)

  Freelancer, ConsultancyExecutive Producer, as part of a technical and creative team, tasked with Revamping one of the most successful newspapers in Lebanon and helping migrate it into visual media. The project was Aborted due to Lebanon’s Economic crash following the October 13th Revolution.

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  4Productions

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2023

  Content Creator, Senior Producer
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  Quest Esports

  Sept 2021 - now

  Head of Media Production and Communication

  Responsibilities and Achievements:Oversee and manage all aspects of media production, including digital and social content creation, for Quest Esports in Qatar, focusing on the Ooredoo Nation brand for the country's telecommunications giant, Ooredoo.Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies to enhance brand visibility, engage the target audience, and drive growth within the esports community.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the production of high-quality, consistent, and on-brand content across all digital platforms for both Quest Esports and Ooredoo Nation.Lead copywriting efforts, crafting compelling and effective messaging tailored to various platforms and audiences, ensuring consistent brand voice and tone.Direct art direction and visual storytelling efforts, overseeing the development of engaging visuals, graphics, and multimedia content to support communication initiatives.Spearhead business development pitches, identifying potential clients and opportunities to expand the company's reach and influence within the esports industry.Plan and execute high-profile esports events and productions for Ooredoo Nation, managing logistics, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring seamless delivery.Continuously analyze content performance and audience engagement data, utilizing insights to optimize strategies, improve content quality, and maximize impact.Manage and mentor a diverse team of creative professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. عرض أقل