Contact

845-***-**** (Mobile)

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www.linkedin.com/in/hassansaid

(LinkedIn)

www.HassanSaid.com (Portfolio)

imdb.me/hassansaid (Other)

Top Skills

Film Production

Commercials

Video Production

Languages

English (Native or Bilingual)

Arabic (Native or Bilingual)

French (Limited Working)

Portuguese (Elementary)

Certifications

SAG-AFTRA

Honors-Awards

German Independence Award - Best

Foreign Language Short Film

Silver Palm Award - Best Short Film

Award of Merit for Best short film and

direction "MUTE"

Best short film "ALAMBAMENTO"

Best actor, actress and

cinematography

Publications

an anecdote for human life

An Egyptian in L.A.

EGYPTIANS IN HOLLYWOOD:

HASSAN SAID AND HIS

CHARACTER-DRIVEN STORIES

Hassan Said

Executive Producer, Director, and Writer

Los Angeles

Summary

Award winning film, commercial, music video and digital Director and Producer

www.HassanSaid.com - www.ThisIsYourSongFilm.com

•Experienced in a wide range of film and video projects from their inception to completion on an international capacity. From writing, directing and producing – the ability to efficiently organize and coordinate shoots, with ability to envision the genesis of a creative idea and manage conceptual projects successfully from beginning to end in a resourceful and innovative way.

• Proven project management skills on complex project involving technical and creative components.

• Demonstrated experience working with large, multi-disciplined teams in a fast paced and evolving environment.

• Superior organizational and communication talents to successfully complete projects. Understand necessary budgeting process to maximize production within budgetary guidelines from multi- million dollar studio pictures to micro-budget independent projects. Uncommon ability to handle and prioritize multiple, possibly conflicting, demands from superiors and colleagues with professional finesse .

• Ability to create and maintain successful production schedules, budgets, that meet deadlines on time and on budget. Agency-side, client-side, and vendor-side. Big shops, small shops, my own shop. All kinds of campaigns. All kinds of production.

• Expert knowledge: Microsoft Office, Google Drive/Docs, Adobe creative suite, Mac osx, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Social Media Management (facebook, twitter, youtube, instagram, vimeo)- amongst some.

• A team leader, enthusiastic and creative. Award winning, multi-lingual, Producer and Director with 15 + years in film, TV, commercial and new media production. Working as a "one man show" is another side to my skill efficiency when needed. Page 1 of 8

• Experience Highlights: Creative collaboration, problem prevention, focused priorities, quick no-drama solutions. Teamwork minded, leadership enthusiasm, resourceful approach, hard working, pleasant work environment. Accustomed to fast- pace, high- expectation projects. Specializing in multi-location domestic and international productions. Excellent track record in exceeding project expectations.

• Partial Client List: Unilever Brands, Red Bull, Nestle, Purina, Chevrolet, Land Rover, Ford, Pontiac, Jaguar, NASCAR, Coca Cola, Sony, Amtrak, AT&T, Titleist, Sprint, ADM, Pfizer, Siemens Corp, US Marines, Blue Cross, Proctor & Gamble, Honda, Direct TV, Boeing, CBS, ABC, ESPN, Viacom

Experience

Goodby Silverstein & Partners

Producer

February 2022 - Present (4 months)

Working closely with creative team, account team and client to bring production to life. Develop and managing budgets, timelines, and production from start to completion. Producing various productions i.e Productions, Social, Interactive, Podcast, etc. Clients include: Comcast, BMW, Fritolay, Liberty Mutual, Paypal, Cheetos, Pepsi and more.

This Is Your Song, LLC

Director, Executive Producer, and Writer

January 2019 - Present (3 years 5 months)

San Francisco and Los Angeles, California

Director, Producer, and writer of the feature film drama THIS IS YOUR SONG starring Briana Walsh and Jordan Potch. The film executed a 97 minute one single shot, making it the longest single take in American film history. Colorfool Films

Director and Producer

February 2017 - Present (5 years 4 months)

San Francisco Bay Area

Developing and producing content for web, commercial, and documentaries. oversee all aspects of production to post including but not limited to: staffing, budgets, scheduling, deliverables, workflows, purchases, maintenance, tech, Page 2 of 8

archiving, mastering, and requests. Currently in production - environmental climate documentary series INTO THAT GOODNIGHT

HassanSaid.com

Executive Producer, Director, Writer

December 2004 - Present (17 years 6 months)

Los Angeles, California

An award winning, Independent production company, that innovates in feature/ short films, documentaries, commercials and music video productions, as well as social media content.

•From conception to completion: Bid, oversee and manage production budgets: moderate to $multi-mil including mixed-currency. Delegating with vendors, crew, production on various basis.

•Liaison between directors, advertising agencies & clients in regards to overall creative and sales objectives, budget, cost savings and schedules

•Negotiate with union representatives on behalf of Production Company and crew

•Challenge oriented with an eye on problem prevention

•Actualization and cost projections of all budgetary costs and line items

•Hire, oversee, manage above the line and below the line crew and talent Etc.. Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain

Producer

March 2021 - August 2021 (6 months)

TeamViewer

Producer

February 2019 - June 2019 (5 months)

Greater Los Angeles Area

produced and production managed 4 commercial spots for the product TEAMVIEWER. Crewing up, budgeting, location and permits- all the way to final edit delivery for web and broadcast. Collaborate with talent, crew, and technical team in europe to effectively execute a global campaign. Oversee all aspects of post production including but not limited to: staffing, budgets, scheduling, deliverables, workflows, purchases, maintenance, tech, archiving, mastering, and requests.

PDK

Production Coordinator

March 2016 - September 2017 (1 year 7 months)

Los Angeles, California, United States

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. Managing and scheduling production

. Organizing and delegating with talent, vendors and crew.

. Overseeing all elements of production

•Liaison between directors, advertising agency’s & clients in regards to overall creative and sales objectives, budget, cost savings and schedules

•Negotiate with union representatives on behalf of Production Company and crew

•Challenge oriented with an eye on problem prevention

•Actualization and cost projections of all budgetary costs and line items

•Hire, oversee, manage above the line and below the line crew and talent Etc.. Client: RedBull

Water Defence Documentary LLC

Cinematographer

July 2014 - February 2015 (8 months)

Santa Barbara, California Area

Capturing and shooting with scientist SCOTT SMITh and actor MARK RUFFALO various scenes of water contamination. Traveling to government sites to public beaches to bring out the truth of the current state of water in the US and how there are massive problems yet to be resolved harvest films

Production Specialist

2011 - 2015 (4 years)

santa monica, ca

on set and in office coordinator-assistant. numerous job duties--such as escorting actors and actresses to and from their trailers, helping with crowd control and lockup, giving out schedules or scripts, collecting paperwork, delivering film to various locations and managing extras. clients: propel, toyota, GE, LG, amongst some.

Canyon Communications, LLC

Director & Producer

July 2014 - November 2014 (5 months)

Directing a documentary traveling based show called "Arabici" where it draws the connections and juxtapositions of Arab Americans and Arabs in the middle east through art, sports, music, comedy, and various other topics. conceptualized the storyline for the whole feature doc from developing points of discussions, stories, history, culture and more. Page 4 of 8

MJZ, Harvest, Radical, Tool, independent media inc, biscuit filmworks and many more

Production Specialist

2010 - 2013 (3 years)

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

working in production department. in charge of creating and distributing maps, delivering contracts, film clean-up, photographing locations and putting up signs. Production office duties include filing, answering phones and making photocopies.

clients: old spice, directtv, snickers, playstation, amongst some. The Kenwood Group

Production Coordinator

November 2010 - November 2012 (2 years 1 month)

working with producers on event planning for the annual ADOBE MAX expo at the los angeles convention center. Assisting the producer, supervisor and rigging crew to assure that all the event rooms, computers, presentations are in best working status with the most uptomized technology. Amerigo Films

Production Manager

January 2010 - 2011 (1 year)

Special projects Producer, UPM and AD, responsible for every facet of production for low to medium budget independent projects. Responsibilities not limited to: casting, crewing, budgeting, scheduling, location scouting, etc. Clients: Cisco

Independent media inc

Editor

2010 - 2011 (1 year)

Santa Monica, CA

editing director/cinematographer reels, archiving and outputting media on online servers or dvd/bluray

clients; waly pfister, janusz kaminski.

Goodby Silverstein & Partners

Director, Cinematographer & Editor

October 2007 - October 2010 (3 years 1 month)

San Francisco, California, United States

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Started as an intern position at the established advertising agency. My work evolved and expanded in various aspects of post-production: editing, assistant editing, shooting, gaffing, producing, directing and dubbing.

• My work evolved and expanded in various aspects from script to finish as well as post-production: editing,

shooting, and directing.

• Developing and executing branded content for broadcast, web campaigns, pitches and in-house videos.

Furthermore worked as an Assistant Editor on a number of projects.

• Managed all the equipment gear and orders for shooting as well as Worked in the Motion Control Room

dealing with all things technical with decks, monitoring & signal flow in the department

• Directed and Shot the winning pitch for the DICKIES campaign working hand in hand with Art Directors

and Copywriters.

Clients include: NBA, Sprint, Haagen Dazs, HP, Adobe, Yahoo, Comcast, Doritos, Kayak, Hyundai, and Chevrolet.

Universal Pictures

Set Production Assistant

September 2009 - April 2010 (8 months)

on the NBC/UNIVERSAL tv show TRAUMA. Created by Dario Scardapane. On set production assistant, for the Assistant Directors department, on the set of the television show. Help prepare the set with lights, props, equipment etc. Assist costume designers, directors, camerapeople and other crew members Print and distribute daily paperwork (e.g. scripts, call sheets) Escort actors around the filming area and coordinate extras Conduct crowd control by putting up signs, directing pedestrians away from filming, lock down sets etc.

Act as a runner distributing messages or items within film crew and cast Perform administrative work (answering phones, paperwork etc.) Focus Features

Production Assistant

January 2008 - March 2008 (3 months)

Set Production Assistant in the Assistant Director department for the feature length film MILK, starring Sean Penn and directed by Gus Van Sant. Page 6 of 8

Etypical

Assistant Director

March 2006 - February 2008 (2 years)

Coordinated with directors and executive producers the schedule, locations, set and talent- in managing production for music videos for bands such as Secret Handshake, Jaymes Reunion, Set Your Goals, and others. Christopher Coppola’s PAH*Nation Festival

Film Coach and Mentor

January 2008 - 2008 (less than a year)

Participated as a Film Coach for Christopher Coppola’s art festival. PAH- FEST is a groundbreaking digital media festival that celebrates the stories and voices of everyday people. Through a variety of fun and exciting contests, local participants are invited to create their own short digital films with pro- sumer cameras and videoenabled mobile phones provided by the Festival. Experienced industry “coaches” helps festival participants realize their vision within the allotted timeframe.

Hierophant Media, Inc.

Unit Production Manager

2007 - 2007 (less than a year)

Producing the webseries Violent Jake, which went on to premiere at the Independent Television Festival 2008

Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements

Estimate costs and prepare budgets

Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines Monitor production to resolve issues

Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel (quality inspectors, workers etc.)

Determine amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.) Approve maintenance work, purchasing of equipment etc. Ensure output meets quality standards

Enforce health and safety precautions

Report to upper management

Education

Academy of Art University

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Bachelor's degree, Motion Picture and Television · (2005 - 2009) Dutchess Community College

Associate, Communications and media arts · (2002 - 2005) Page 8 of 8

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