Maria Achkar

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Professor/Archival Researcher/Writer/Subtitle Translator/Video Editor @ CIEE College Study Abroad
portland, maine, united states
Maria Achkar's Location
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain, Spain
About Maria Achkar

Enthusiastic Lebanese/American communications professor with a decade of experience in archival film research, scriptwriting, video editing, singing, songwriting, and subtitles translation. My diverse expertise in the creative realms of the film industry fuels my passion for teaching. I excel in collaborative environments, encouraging vibrant idea exchanges and fostering interactive learning spaces. My specialty lies in crafting captivating narratives across diverse artistic mediums, with a special focus on documentaries as well as educational content, blending professionalism with a touch of creative flair.

Maria Achkar's Current Company Details
CIEE College Study Abroad

Ciee College Study Abroad

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Professor/Archival Researcher/Writer/Subtitle Translator/Video Editor
portland, maine, united states
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Maria Achkar Work Experience Details
  • Ciee College Study Abroad
    Professor Of Communications: Film Culture And Art Activism
    Ciee College Study Abroad Feb 2023 - Present
    Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain
    Designed and executed comprehensive course outlines for two classes:Art & Activism: Guided students in exploring a wide array of artists and artistic expressions, encouraging them to transcend mere aesthetics and advocate for diverse rights, often pushing societal boundaries.Media, Gender & Identity: Facilitated discussions on Feminism, with a specific emphasis on Feminism within the Arab World. This paved the way for an in-depth study of influential Arab women filmmakers, reshaping the global perception of Arab women's identity.Coordinated guest lectures and workshops featuring industry experts and organized extracurricular activities relevant to each class, enhancing students' learning experiences.
  • Get Me Out Productions
    Assistant Editor/Archival Researcher/ Translator
    Get Me Out Productions Mar 2024 - Dec 2024
    United States And Spain
    Conducted research on news coverage and archival material in Spanish, En ish, and Thai for a docu-series A Recipe For Murder, a new Spanish documentary about the murder of Edwin Arrieta at the hands of Daniel Sancho.Created a detailed timeline of events, mapping the sequence of occurrences.Authored daily news reports and compiled biographies of key individuals, facilitating interviews.Collaborated on managing an archival sheet and translated materials from Spanish to English.Led main assembly and editing of a chapter, organizing edit assemblies with detailed markers in Premiere Pro of all the interviews conducted.
  • Universidad Francisco De Vitoria
    Professor Of Arabic Culture And Language
    Universidad Francisco De Vitoria Sep 2021 - Aug 2023
    Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain
    Designed and delivered a curriculum exploring diverse cultures within the Arab region, concurrently introducing International Relations Studies students to the fundamentals of the Arabic alphabet.
  • Lingokids
    Songwriter, Scriptwriter And Music Composer
    Lingokids May 2022 - Mar 2023
    I am a freelance Songwriter, Music Composer and Singer for Lingokids, a Play Learning App for young children.
  • Hidden Truth Films Llc
    Archival Researcher, Archival & Script Translator
    Hidden Truth Films Llc Feb 2022 - Dec 2022
    California, United States
    - Applied successful research techniques to collect, analyze, and organize archival materials from Lebanon and the United States for the acclaimed four-part series 'Ghost of Beirut,' now airing on Showtime.-Proficiently translated Arabic archives, seamlessly integrating them into a montage with translated subtitles using Avid editing software.-Collaborated in translating sections of the script from English to Levantine Arabic, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural authenticity.
  • Rain Media
    Documentary Translator
    Rain Media Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
    Translation of film interviews for the independent documentary production company Rain Media
  • Freelance
    Associate Producer And Assistant Editor
    Freelance Jan 2019 - Feb 2021
    Associate Producer on a feature documentary currently in development called We Never Left.Archival Researcher and assistant editor
  • Personal Collection Of Painter Sandra Cavanagh
    Producer And Digital Curator
    Personal Collection Of Painter Sandra Cavanagh Nov 2019 - Nov 2020
    Digitizer of the painter's artworks, creator her website on Squarespace and manager of the digital strategy.Director and editor of a short video portraying the artist's works and work process.
  • Film At Lincoln Center
    Teaching Artist And Editor
    Film At Lincoln Center Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
    New York, New York, United States
    Part-time teaching artist and film editor at the Lincoln Center, teaching the craft of filming to young students and editing 8 short student films.
  • Capital K Pictures
    Assistant Editor
    Capital K Pictures Sep 2019 - Nov 2019
    New York, New York, United States
    Assistant Editor and subtitle Translator on the documentary called An Act of Worship, a film about Muslim-American civil rights in the US seen through the eyes of different Muslim American women.
  • Freelancer
    Producer / Writer/Teacher
    Freelancer Jan 2015 - Nov 2019
    New York, United States
    Freelance projects: NationsWell- Connected Communities video: Assisted in the creation of the short informative video about Connected Communities, a group whose mission is to teach the elderly in retirement homes, how to use Alexa to help them in their daily tasksProducer of Inspired by you (a series of short documentaries highlighting inspirational stories of day to day people in Lebanon).Co-directer of a documentary made for the tourism project of the Shouf Biosphere reserve in Lebanon Co-wrote the feature animation Alwan Beirut (the colors of Beirut) / Lent my voice to the character TarbouchePlayed the main character in the short film In White, a film by Dania Bdeir that has screened in different festivals all over the world while also winning awards.Played the role of Sophia in a Lebanese series called Awake (Aired on Sang 40 original short songs for children for the NGO Seenaryo (French and English)Carried out singing performances for the length of one month during Christmas time with Cats Production Lebanon
  • M&C Saatchi Mena   Khabbaz Kids   Uber Lebanon  Kaydamous
    Freelance Singer, Composer And Songwriter For Several Different Projects
    M&C Saatchi Mena Khabbaz Kids Uber Lebanon Kaydamous Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
    Lebanon
    In collaboration with music producer, I wrote, composed and sang different songs for different brands in Lebanon.
  • Doha Film Institute
    Production Coordinator
    Doha Film Institute Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
    Doha, Qatar
    Production Coordinator for the Ajyal Film FestivalAssisted in the organization of the festival by conducting creative research about the chosen films, writing speeches and creating hub activitiesCoordinated with the event production team for all necessary material/ equipment needed for Jurors’ Hub and workshopsAssisted with the preparation of youth film workshops leading up to the Ajyal FestivalCo-Created Jury schedules for each jury section (for the entire length of the festival)Assisted jurors throughout the festival
  • The Nawaya Network
    Communication Specialist
    The Nawaya Network Jan 2017 - Feb 2018
    Lebanon
    Creative Coordinator, Manager and Producer in the development of documentary filmmaking, writing, photography and design projects.Carried out interviews, photographs, documentaries and other graphic material for the youth projects for online and offline content
  • M&C Saatchi Mena
    Copywriter
    M&C Saatchi Mena Sep 2016 - Jan 2017
    Beirut
    Generated creative video content and participated in the development of creative content strategiesAssisted in the brainstorming process and production of video projects
  • Wellspring Learning Community
    Film/Screenwriting Teaching Artist
    Wellspring Learning Community Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
    Beirut Lebanon
    Created and delivered twelve film curriculums for MYP studentTaught courses ranging from photography to filmmaking and scriptwriting for MYP studentsProduced a singing performance for the students’ final year project
  • Ladies And Gentlemen Productions – Lebanon
    Assistant Director And Production Coordinator
    Ladies And Gentlemen Productions – Lebanon Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
    Undetermined
    Coordinated the creation and delivery of all creative and technical content for a short movie celebrating the 15th anniversary of the largest restaurant chain in Lebanon .Organizing all the meetings and presentations of the Production House Ladies and Gentlemen.
  • International Medical Corps (Imc) – Lebanon
    Photographer
    International Medical Corps (Imc) – Lebanon Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
    Lebanon
    Carried out a photography project to raise awareness around the condition of Syrian refugees. Planned and managed the implementation of an exhibition
  • Havas Worldwide
    Creative Intern
    Havas Worldwide Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
    CreativeTraining on Photoshop, Indesign and IllustratorDeveloped layouts and designs for magazines/Assisted in Advertising shoots

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Maria Achkar works for Ciee College Study Abroad

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Maria Achkar's current role is Professor/Archival Researcher/Writer/Subtitle Translator/Video Editor.

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Maria Achkar attended Universidad Carlos Iii De Madrid, Leap Workshops, Goldsmiths, University Of London, American University Of Beirut.

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