Fadi El Samra is a Paris-based director of photography and filmmaker, working between Europe and the Middle East.

After completing his studies at Saint-Joseph University's IESAV in Lebanon, he began his career in 2010 as a focus puller, contributing to over 10 award-winning independent films, most notably Capernaum, the first Oscar-nominated Lebanese film.

Driven by a desire to expand his knowledge, he pursued further studies in Spain focusing on Cinematography for VFX, and in France specializing in Filmmaking. These international experiences sharpened his skills in audiovisual arts and allowed him to cultivate a uniquely multicultural approach to storytelling.

With over a decade of experience in film and media production, he is renowned for merging technical expertise with profound artistic vision, consistently helping clients achieve their creative goals across a wide range of projects.

Fluent in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish, Fadi easily connects with diverse teams and audiences.

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Fadi El Samra

Director

Writer

Producer

Cinematographer

Editor

Camera and Electrical Department

Animation Department