Robert Abboud Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

United Arab Emirates

Highly skilled Freelance Director with over a decade of experience in the creative media and entertainment industry. Committed to improving profitability through translating business visions into strategic storytelling and innovative cinematic Audio-Visual experiences. Specializing in:• Strategic Storytelling: Drive profit by developing strategic storytelling approaches.• Innovative Experiences: Create original and interactive Audio-Visual content.• End-to-End Creative… Show more Highly skilled Freelance Director with over a decade of experience in the creative media and entertainment industry. Committed to improving profitability through translating business visions into strategic storytelling and innovative cinematic Audio-Visual experiences. Specializing in:• Strategic Storytelling: Drive profit by developing strategic storytelling approaches.• Innovative Experiences: Create original and interactive Audio-Visual content.• End-to-End Creative Leadership: Lead projects from conception to delivery with creative direction.• Technology Expertise: Utilize advanced video and audio software, embracing emerging technologies.• Consulting: Provide expert consulting in the Creative Media & Entertainment field. Show less

Professional actor in over 30 projects (Local & regional series, films, commercials, theater & TV) Mixfame Talent: https://mixfame.com/talent/686800Acting Highlights:- CreateGroup - Meraas | Dubai Real Estate - Multiple Advertisements (Voice Over) - 2024- Paramount Hotel Dubai - We Create Drama Film Festival: (The Vision & Dinner For Two) Short Films (Actor) - 2024- Mishka Stories – Launch Promo (Talent) – 2024 - Yas Island – World’s Best Job competition… Show more Professional actor in over 30 projects (Local & regional series, films, commercials, theater & TV) Mixfame Talent: https://mixfame.com/talent/686800Acting Highlights:- CreateGroup - Meraas | Dubai Real Estate - Multiple Advertisements (Voice Over) - 2024- Paramount Hotel Dubai - We Create Drama Film Festival: (The Vision & Dinner For Two) Short Films (Actor) - 2024- Mishka Stories – Launch Promo (Talent) – 2024 - Yas Island – World’s Best Job competition (Actor) – 2023 - Umniah – Summer Musical Commercial (Actor) – 2019 - McDonald’s – Commercial (Actor) – 2018 - Thabah Ghleis & Thar Ghleis Trilogy – Regional Series – Arab Telemedia Group (Starring Actor) – 2017 - "Al Jar Gabl Aldar" – Series (Actor) – 2017 - "All I Want for Christmas" – 1 Take Musical (Actor/Music performance) – 2016 - Institut Français de Jordanie – Theatrical sketch performance (Actor) – 2016-2017 - Takhayal Amman 101 – Film (Actor) – 2015 - Tahreer Al Quds – Commercial (Actor) – 2014 - Royal Jordanian Aircraft (Jordan) – Commercial "On Board" (Actor) – 2013 - Bath Bayakha – Series (Guest Actor) – 2012 - Al Balad Theater (Jordan) – Multiple Theatrical Sketches (Actor) – 2012 - Al Ghad News Paper – Commercial (Actor) – 2012 - Iron Man 3 (Hollywood) – Movie (Extra) – 2012 - New York Film Academy (Hollywood) – Students projects – Multiple short films (Actor) – 2012 - SAE Institute (Jordan) – Students projects – Multiple short films (Actor) – 2011-2015 Show less

Over 20 piano stage performances, concerts, band jams, choir, and musical score compositions.Music Compositions & Live Performances Highlights: - Paramount Hotel Midtown - The Melrose Open Mic – Pianist – 2023 - Kerala – (Music score composition) – 2023 - Berklee Abu Dhabi – Saadiyat Sounds – Pianist – 2022 - Karama Film Festival – Closing night (With singers Yahia Nadim & Adeeb Hadi) – Pianist – 2021 - Indie Music Score Competition – (Music score… Show more Over 20 piano stage performances, concerts, band jams, choir, and musical score compositions.Music Compositions & Live Performances Highlights: - Paramount Hotel Midtown - The Melrose Open Mic – Pianist – 2023 - Kerala – (Music score composition) – 2023 - Berklee Abu Dhabi – Saadiyat Sounds – Pianist – 2022 - Karama Film Festival – Closing night (With singers Yahia Nadim & Adeeb Hadi) – Pianist – 2021 - Indie Music Score Competition – (Music score composition) – 2021 - German commercial (Star Wars Theme) – Music score composition – 2021 - Solo Piano Performances (Live Music Jo-Online live performances) – Pianist – 2020 - Award-winning film (A Cold Morning in November) – (Music score composition) – 2014 - Solo Piano Classical Performance (Amman Baptist School Graduation Ceremony) – Pianist – 2011 - Avatar "I See You" Piano performance with singer Amanda Hamati – Pianist – 2010 - Solo Piano Classical Performance (Freddy For Music) – Pianist – 2010 Show less

- SAE Institute Dubai – Video Editing Short Course – 2023 - Mashreq International School – Cinema workshop (Film instructor) – 2021 - Sundance USA Program – Zaatari Refugee Camp (Film instructor / Community Service) – 2019 - Amman Academy – Multiple workshops for IB Students (Film instructor) – 2018-2019 - StudioBe – (Creative Media Instructor) – Kids & Adults (Multiple courses) – 2018-2020 - Haya Cultural Center – Summer Camp (Film Instructor) – 2016 - Institut… Show more - SAE Institute Dubai – Video Editing Short Course – 2023 - Mashreq International School – Cinema workshop (Film instructor) – 2021 - Sundance USA Program – Zaatari Refugee Camp (Film instructor / Community Service) – 2019 - Amman Academy – Multiple workshops for IB Students (Film instructor) – 2018-2019 - StudioBe – (Creative Media Instructor) – Kids & Adults (Multiple courses) – 2018-2020 - Haya Cultural Center – Summer Camp (Film Instructor) – 2016 - Institut Français de Jordanie – Franco Arab Film Festival Workshop (Film instructor) – 2015 - The Children’s Museum Jordan – (Educator/Community Service) – 2010 Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As Freelance Creative Producer in the Car Studio division at Auto Millennium Group, responsibilities include: • Consulting: Provide expert consulting in the Creative Media & Entertainment field.• Shaping and restructuring the Group's strategic content direction and increasing recognition. • Developing strategic storytelling approaches and creating original and interactive Audio-Visual content.• Spearheading content creation and advertising efforts to enhance brand visibility… Show more As Freelance Creative Producer in the Car Studio division at Auto Millennium Group, responsibilities include: • Consulting: Provide expert consulting in the Creative Media & Entertainment field.• Shaping and restructuring the Group's strategic content direction and increasing recognition. • Developing strategic storytelling approaches and creating original and interactive Audio-Visual content.• Spearheading content creation and advertising efforts to enhance brand visibility and impact.• Head of the Production Team: Guiding and managing all aspects of film project development and End-to-End Creative Leadership: Leading projects from inception to delivery with creative direction. Show less

Amman, Jordan

- Lead production director, built and managed production teams, crew and cast, for over 100+ projects- Contracted with clients, agencies, TV stations, individuals, and artists from around the globe- Created Audio-Visuals for: Commercials, Social Media Ads, Fiction Films, Series, Music videos, Musicals, TV shows, Documentaries, Concerts, Events & Corporate Videos- Created screenplays in development for interactive narrative episodic experiences- Film festival jury: Franco… Show more - Lead production director, built and managed production teams, crew and cast, for over 100+ projects- Contracted with clients, agencies, TV stations, individuals, and artists from around the globe- Created Audio-Visuals for: Commercials, Social Media Ads, Fiction Films, Series, Music videos, Musicals, TV shows, Documentaries, Concerts, Events & Corporate Videos- Created screenplays in development for interactive narrative episodic experiences- Film festival jury: Franco Arab Film Festival & Toronto Arab Film Festival- Organized, facilitated and managed a community-like co-working space dedicated for artists - Filmmaker: Worked in over 60+ projects as a creative producer, screenwriter, editor, cinematographer (DP), assistant director(AD), camera assistant(AC), camera operator & production assistant (PA)Note: Projects details in "Projects" section. Show less

Amman Governorate, Jordan

• Active member at The Royal Film Commission Jordan since 2008• Featured in their production directory as a "Director/Actor"• Participated in numerous film workshops, labs and development programs over the past decade• Active communication through festivals and events with guests and VIPs• Direct involvement through their production services• Cinematographer for two films at the Med film factory program• Photographer for Tropfest program• Film festival jury, festival… Show more • Active member at The Royal Film Commission Jordan since 2008• Featured in their production directory as a "Director/Actor"• Participated in numerous film workshops, labs and development programs over the past decade• Active communication through festivals and events with guests and VIPs• Direct involvement through their production services• Cinematographer for two films at the Med film factory program• Photographer for Tropfest program• Film festival jury, festival partner, speaker, instructor and active member (Franco Arab Film Festival - Institut Français de Jordanie - Greater Amman Municipality)•Intensive series screenwriting development through the first edition of "Mosalsalat Lab" Show less

Amman, Jordan

• Research, planning and development (Course materials and educational content knowledge)• Integrating the provided technical tools and resources within the overall course plans• Artistically designing and structuring interactive lecture presentations and learning activities • Providing lectures for students (Both on campus and online)• Active uploads on the all-in-one learning management system • Organizing students’ deliverables, projects and attendance • Active… Show more • Research, planning and development (Course materials and educational content knowledge)• Integrating the provided technical tools and resources within the overall course plans• Artistically designing and structuring interactive lecture presentations and learning activities • Providing lectures for students (Both on campus and online)• Active uploads on the all-in-one learning management system • Organizing students’ deliverables, projects and attendance • Active communication, creative direction, inspiration and enthusiastic support for the students • Providing constant feedback on students’ creative work from conception to post-production• Enhancing collaboration skills between students through reflective rotational behavior monetization • Preparing and evaluating exams, quizzes, assignments, research papers, pitch presentations and more• Scheduling and monitoring students’ production schedules and deadlines with the film department• Attending department meetings and overall synchronization within the department • Attending academic development and team building meetings • On-set supervision and further students’ consultation • Providing after hours workshops & extracurricular activities Show less

Amman Governorate, Jordan

• Drama teacher at the Middle Years Program (MYP) - International Baccalaureate®• Direct involvement in theatrical plays (MYP & DP)• Effective participation in school life and training sessions• Establishment of an after-school film club which became instantly popular, with the participation of 70+ students • Creation of a short film with the film club which received a special mention at the International Kids Film Festival • Active member in the school’s consolidation team… Show more • Drama teacher at the Middle Years Program (MYP) - International Baccalaureate®• Direct involvement in theatrical plays (MYP & DP)• Effective participation in school life and training sessions• Establishment of an after-school film club which became instantly popular, with the participation of 70+ students • Creation of a short film with the film club which received a special mention at the International Kids Film Festival • Active member in the school’s consolidation team which aimed at creating a state of the art progressive, liberal arts school in the Middle East• Management of the extracurricular activities and creation of the vision of the students’ lives and development through enriching programs• Enhancing collaboration and empathy skills between students through interactive theater by providing a space for them to devise and perform a sketch together in front of a small audience• Inspiring students to love the subject while closely monitoring their progress and witnessing immediate results• Active class preparation, assignments and evaluations through online learning management system• Constant creative communication with students, colleagues and staff• Presentation of a workshop at the annual teachers’ forum, introducing the concept of Improvisation in the daily life of teachers• Participation as Guest speaker at “Yalla Shabab” conference, addressing the topic of designing thoughts, coming up with creative solutions and time management for students• Direction and Co-production of a short film showing the future school through a cinematic experience. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba (With First Class Honours), Digital Filmmaking, Distinction

Certificate, Acting For Film

Certificate - Huston School Of Film And Digital Media, Cinema Human Rights And Advocacy

Certificate Of Completion - Growth Velocity Academy, Digital Marketing Essentials

Activities and Societies: Digital Marketing Foundation. Google Analytics. Conversions. Google Adwords. SEO. Display Advertising Facebook.

Professional Diploma, Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia, Distinction

Professional Diploma, Digital Filmmaking

2011-2012 | 2013-2014

Trinity Guildhall - Intermediate Level Graded Examination, Music Performance, General, Distinction

High School Diploma, Information Technology

Activities and Societies: (Certificates Attached)