Paris / Beirut
Bios
Aya Sophie SalehIs a Transmedia Director and Art Practitioner with an MFA in Theater directing from UCLA. Her past work spans across cultural and commercial platforms within the fields of Theater, Film, and fashion. She is driven by the interrelationship of spatiality and narrative, engaging in world-building methodologies, exploring ‘playable systems’ of narratives, and infusing new approaches to unearth the essence of each world she delves into. Alongside Elissa Assaf, she teaches a course titled 'Spatializing Narrative' at the Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam.
Cybele NaderIs a Video and Film editor with a background in audio post production - namely at db Studios in Beirut, Lebanon. Boasting diverse experience, her latest projects include crafting visuals for the recent The Blaze and Etienne Daho national and international tours, as well as the ad campaign revealing the torch design for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
Elissa Sophia AssafIs a Multidisciplinary Designer and 3D Artist. She completed her MFA at Design Academy Eindhoven. Her practice ranges from art direction to hands-on production within the cultural field. Her clients include Tiny Desk Concert and Institut du Monde Arabe. She also conceives interior spaces with a focus on reuse of materials. In her latest work, she took on the role of Director and 3D animator for a music video by the Beirut-based sextet Sanam, showcasing her world-building skills. Alongside Aya Sophie Saleh, she teaches a course titled 'Spatializing Narrative' at the Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam.
Hassan ChehouriIs a Film Director and Cinematographer. His creative journey seamlessly intertwines the worlds of music and fashion. He has collaborated with iconic and boundary-pushing artists such as Haute Couture icon Georges Chakra, French Touch figure Julien Jabre and international powerhouse The Wanton Bishops. He served as a film teacher at Beirut’s International College and as a long-time collaborator with Metropolis Cinema in film promotion and festival organization. Hassan Julien also works as a creative producer, post-production supervisor, and recently as a Film coordinator/Event producer for the US documentary The Shell.
Maissa AklIs an Architect and Artistic Director. Her main practices since hover around visual arts and copywriting - including artistic direction, interior curation, set design and styling as well as press relations in the design field. She currently works with architects and brands on temporary installations, events or long term residential and hospitality projects.
Nicolas CardahiIs a Cinematic Designer and a Video Editor.He began his career in Beirut working as a videographer and a video editor. His portfolio is unique in its variety and diversity. His passion for video games eventually lead him to join the games industry as Cinematic Artist. Three years into his young career, he is currently working at one of the biggest video games studios in the industry, CD Projekt Red where he is a Cinematic Designer.
Mohammed TatourIs a Multidisciplinary Artist specializing in Visual Communication within the Cultural field, is recognized for his work with clients like Bltnm Records, Saudi Street Art, and Shasha Movies. His creations grace various platforms such as Printed Matter, It’s Nice That, Gq Middle East, Eye Film Museum, Year Zero (Yz3), and I-D Magazine. Mohammed's practice emphasizes tailor-made solutions, ethical branding, and critical storytelling.