M. OMARI

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Kingston *

Jamaica

ac2nlt@r.postjobfree.com

876-***-****

PERSONAL PROFILE:

A Caribbean based media professional with an award winning feature film produced and distributed from our offices in Trinidad. Also a major contributor to many television projects throughout the Caribbean region in many capacities, either on contract or a freelance basis. Being a hands-on producer, writer, director and editor that is decidedly engaged from concept to delivery, one can be assured of the most creative, compelling and informative product being created. Also has the ability to effectively bring exceptional teams together to ensure effective and timely delivery of productions. Has a passion for the whole process of filmmaking, and apply this effectively to all projects large or small. QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiencies:

Film/ TV Producing and Production

Film/ Video/ TV Directing.

Film/ Video/ TV Editing.

Scriptwriting

Article Writing

Research

Production Management/ Coordination

Professional Achievements:

Scripted, Produced and Directed an award winning feature film, entitled Between Friends (www.betweenfriendsmovie.com)

Since 2000, raised funding, scripted, produced and distributed/ had distributed all in-house (Sovereign City Entertainment) productions, including the regional television series, Raceway and the feature film, Between Friends.

Fully produced (scripted, directed, edited) contracted productions for notable clients including, PAHO, UNFPA, The Ministry of Health (Trinidad and Tobago), NIHERST and the Caribbean New Media Group (CNMG) and CVMTV in Jamaica.. RELEVANT EXPEIENCE:

Producer:

Writer, Producer and director of our company’s first feature film, Between Friends.

The film received an award and notable nominations at internationally recognised film festivals.

Successfully secured a theatrical release for the film in Trinidad and Tobago, The Bahamas and Barbados. We are currently working on a release in Jamaica.

The film is currently on SVOD via digital and cable-acces networks throughout Africa and French speaking markets throughout Europe and Africa. We will further distribute the film throughout 2016.

Conceptualized and produced projects for notable local and international clients such as WHO, United Nations (Trinidad and Tobago) and the Trinidad and Tobago Government.

Produced all of the company’s in-house productions including Raceway and Between Friends. Raceway was seen on TV in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.

Director:

Directed all in-house (SCE) independent productions. Writer:

Scripted all in-house and contracted productions.

Scripted various contracted productions.

Scripted news and political segments during the Trinidad and Tobago General Elections for Caribbean New Media Group’s (CNMG) flagship elections programming.

EDUCATION:

BSc. FILM

Emerson College (1997)

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