Salma Akl

Experience

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  The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2011

  Media Intern

  Achievement:• Identified and collected important news related to human rights, assisted in writing press releases, and successfully established databases for human rights reporters and activists, contributing significantly to the organization's data management efforts.Value-Added Results:• Accountable for recognizing and gathering significant news concerning human rights.• Aiding in the composition of press releases.• Responsible for establishing databases for Human Rights Reporters and Political and Human Rights Activists. Show less

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  National Democratic Institute (NDI)

  Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

  Media Intern

  Achievements:• Organized impactful workshops on the political empowerment of women, translated news content, and effectively promoted the organization's activities on various social media platforms.Value-Added Results:• In charge of arranging workshops focused on empowering women politically.• Translating news content from Arabic to English.• Responsible for publicizing the organization's initiatives across different social media platforms

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  مؤسسة حرية الفكر والتعبير - AFTE

  Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

  Achievements:• Managed news writing and editing for diverse programs, oversaw social media content, informed the press about organizational activities, and contributed to a significant project covering human rights violations in Egyptian public universities.Value-Added Results:• Accountable for crafting and editing news content across various programs at AFTE.• Responsible for managing all published content on AFTE's social media platforms.• In charge of keeping the press informed about the organization's latest activities.• Serves as the Video Editor for the "AL Marsad Al Tollaby" Project, an initiative supported by AFTE aimed at documenting human rightsviolations in Egyptian public universities through student correspondents Show less

  • Social Media Coordinator | Media Officer

    Feb 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Media Intern

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Several Seminars of Religion and Liberties Forum in Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights

  Feb 2014 - Mar 2016

  Freelancer Videographer and Video Editor

  Achievements:• Provided videography and video editing services for various seminars, demonstrating expertise in capturing and editing content for educational events.Value-Added Results:• Accountable for crafting and editing news content across various programs at AFTE.• Responsible for managing all published content on AFTE's social media platforms.• In charge of keeping the press informed about the organization's latest activities.• Serves as the Video Editor for the "AL Marsad Al Tollaby" Project, an initiative supported by AFTE aimed at documenting human rightsviolations in Egyptian public universities through student correspondents. Show less

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  Neo Productions

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

  Assistant Producer

  Achievements:• Successfully handled casting, art direction, locations, and wardrobe for television commercials promoting notable projects like "Porto October," "Emaar," and others.Value-Added Results:• In charge of overseeing casting, art direction, locations, and wardrobe for numerous television commercials, including projects such as"Porto October," "Emaar," "Blue Blue," "Taj City," "Ezz Steel," and "Ceramica Royal."• Responsible for capturing and editing seminars conducted by the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights. Additionally, I create the video'sintroduction and conclusion. Show less

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  Birthmark Films

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Workshop Coordinator | Script Development Workshop

  Achievements:• Efficiently managed workshop submissions, interviews, contract logistics, and correspondence, ensuring a smooth process for script development.Value-Added Results:• Monitor workshop submissions and the selection process.• Organize and schedule interviews.• Manage all communication and logistics associated with contract signing.• Coordinate logistics for each session.• Correspond with writers, send email reminders for deadlines, and follow up on their submissions.• Maintain comprehensive files for each writer, ensuring all relevant materials are properly documented. Show less

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  Freelance (Self employed)

  Jan 2016 - now

  Achievements:• Successfully managed a freelance career as a film and video editor, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in handling diverse projects.• Editing a documentary called the butterfly hug by the director Sally Abo Basha in 2020 and still going on• editing a film by the director Ziad El Weshahy since 2021 and still going on• edited another documentary in 2018 while working in Al Ain News called “Oyoun El Masryeen”Value-Added Results:• Watch and review all the footage shot during the production phase to understand the content and context.• Choose the best shots and scenes that align with the director's vision and the overall narrative.• Organize the selected footage into a logical sequence based on the script or storyboard.• Edit and trim the footage to create a cohesive and smooth flow, eliminating unnecessary or redundant scenes.• Insert transitions (dissolves, fades, wipes, etc.) between scenes to enhance continuity and visual appeal.• Integrate sound effects, ambient noise, and music to enhance the emotional impact and atmosphere of the film.• Adjust the timing and pacing of scenes to maintain the desired rhythm and overall tempo of the film.• Perform color correction to ensure consistency and visual coherence throughout the film.• Work closely with directors, producers, and other post-production team members to ensure the final product aligns with the creativevision. Show less Value-Added Results:- Thoroughly review all footage captured during the production phase to grasp the content and context effectively.- Carefully select the best shots and scenes that align with the director's vision and contribute to the overall narrative.- Organize the chosen footage into a logical sequence based on the script or storyboard, ensuring a coherent storyline.- Edit and trim the footage skillfully, eliminating unnecessary or redundant scenes to create a seamless and engaging flow.- Integrate various transitions (dissolves, fades, wipes, etc.) between scenes to enhance continuity and visual appeal.- Skillfully incorporate sound effects, ambient noise, and music to elevate the emotional impact and atmosphere of the film.- Fine-tune the timing and pacing of scenes to maintain the desired rhythm and overall tempo of the film.- Implement precise color correction techniques to ensure consistency and visual coherence across the entire film.- Collaborate closely with directors, producers, and other post-production team members to ensure the final product aligns seamlessly with the creative vision. Show less

  • Film Editor

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Freelance Video Editor

    Feb 2014 - now

  • Assistant Producer

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Freelancer Second Assistant Director

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
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  Adams Dance Studio

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

  Administration Representative

  Value-Added Results:• worked as a producer I was organizing the files and the booking of the clients and arranging the classes timings to suit the clients

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  Al Ain News Website

  Dec 2016 - Oct 2018

  Video Editor

  Value-Added Results:• Transfer and organize raw footage and media files from various sources into the editing system.• Assist in organizing and logging footage to make it easily accessible for the video editor.• Maintain a well-organized file structure for all project assets, ensuring efficient workflow.

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  Circle Post-Production

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

  Assistant Video Editor

  Achievements:• Played a key role in the editing team for the TV drama series "Mamlaket Eblees," contributing to the successful production of the series.Value-Added Results:• Transfer and organize raw footage and media files from various sources into the editing system.• Assist in organizing and logging footage to make it easily accessible for the video editor.• Maintain a well-organized file structure for all project assets, ensuring efficient workflow.

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  Dr Mamdouh Hamza Engineering Consultancy Office

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  Art Manager

  Achievements:• Directed and edited all company videos, showcasing a comprehensive skill set from shooting on-site to video editing.• shooting while the engineers working and I took Interviews with them and then made videos explaining all the work related to the work of the CompanyValue-Added Results:• Evaluate all footage captured during filming to understand its content and context.• Choose the most suitable scenes and shots that align with the director's vision and the overall story.• Integrate transitions between scenes to enhance continuity and visual appeal. Show less

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  Medina Portal

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  Video Editor
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  Masr 360 Human Rights’ Website

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

  Video Editor

  Achievements:• Executed video editing tasks, including material sourcing and scriptwriting, contributing to the effective communication of human rights issues.• Received footage for features and edited them and inserted music voice-over and transitions

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  CIPPO

  Jan 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Academic Development

    Jul 2024 - Sept 2024

  • School Integration Teacher

    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
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  Trillium- The Montessori House

  Aug 2024 - Feb 2025

  English Teacher