Director &
Creative Producer
Every image, angle, word and color contribute to telling a powerful story. I develop the concept, build the team, polish the details, and bring your story to life.
Production
Whether you are looking to create a short film, a promotional video, a corporate story, or a live show, I bring your idea to life from concept development to implementation. I will advise you on the script, assemble a creative team, and manage the planning and scheduling of the production, all within your budget and delivered on time. I am an all-in-one producer with multifaceted skills. Check out my work here.
Writer & Director
As much as I enjoy being a producer, my talent extends beyond the logistics of it all. I often find myself getting involved in the script and treatment of a film. I apply my storytelling knowledge and experience to screenwriting and tap into my passion for and experience in cinematography to create a visual vision including the look and feel, camera movements and angles, and working with actors.
What People Are Saying
“Fresh out of college, Faten joined the Middle East Broadcasting Network in Washington, DC, and worked with me to produce the network's flagship daily talk show. I still remember the overflowing energy that fueled her passion for a deep understanding of the intersection between politics and production. Her communication skills and self-motivation made her stand out among her peers with similar job titles. When she started working with me, I was amused by her impressive ability to foster cross-departmental collaboration to enrich the content we produced while sparing no effort in breaking up the communication silos that often plague large corporations.”
— Hany Anbar, former TV producer at Al Hurra TV. Current Director of digital customer experience and data analytics at ECU Communications
“Faten is one of the brightest young women I’ve ever met. Her sharp curiosity, keen intellect and excellent research skills, make her a conscientious journalist. She is a self-starter, eloquent and inspiring. She’s got a brilliant future ahead! I expect great things from her.”
— Felicia Middlebrooks, Award winning journalist and former radio news anchor at CBS Chicago
“Faten has worked as an intern with RNW Media, a new Dutch NGO that uses innovative media to support young people in restrictive countries. She shows an innovative approach, creative mind thinking and a dynamic way of working, especially on topics that make the difference today: human rights, migration and democracy. She is an independent journalist and communication specialist that definitely can make the difference on impact within an organization.”
— Jeroen Corduwener, Team Coordinator at PAX for peace
“I have had the great pleasure of working with Faten on several occasions. She is very driven and a passionate filmmaker and her attention to detail and energy for her craft are second to none!”
— Tom McCagherty, Director of Photography
“Faten is a very professional and energetic colleague but above all, fun to work with. She is very good in working under pressure and have a lot of knowledge when it comes to video production. I recommend Faten to whoever is considering working with her because of the positivity she brings with her alongside the skills and experience.”
— Issa Shaker, Filmmaker and owner of Shaker Productions.
“I worked with Faten in the preparation for TEDxAmsterdam 2016, and she really was a pleasure to work with. One of our speakers came from Syria and we needed a coach to help him with his story. With a very tight deadline Faten managed to make him ready for public speaking, crafting his story and training him on story telling. The result was absolutely wonderful. I can warmly recommend her.”
— Monique van Dusseldorp, Tedx Amsterdam coordinator
“Faten is a consummate no-nonsense professional who knows how to run a set, manage budgets and personalities. She sees the whole picture, has an innate understanding of production, a creative eye and the respectful but firm authority needed to AD.”
— Scott Firestone, Production Manager