Cine-Jam #3

2013 | Beirut

Cine-Jam the Intuitive filmlab – 3rd batch was composed of 7 films, 7 emotions triggered the existence of these 7 experimental audio visual portraits created by 7 talented artists.

Alicia Fahed, Elsy Hajjar, Patrick Issa, Jamal Jaafar, Noor Dagher, Najib Chamchoum, Yara Yuri Safadi.

Trailer created by Inaam Attar in 2013

Cine-Jam #3 Trailer

Artists & Episodes

Najib Chamchoum

Bio

Najib Chamchoum Bio

Najib Chamchoum (May 1985), born in Lebanon raised between Nigeria and Lebanon he developed a passion for arts and in particular the seventh art. Currently Najib is getting a degree in film-making and scriptwriting, The artistic side of Najib spans from writing poetry and prose, leading to painting and drawing. He Works on graduate films as a scriptwriter, and assistant director, he is also freelancing within the field in pursuit of more experience

Testimonial

Najib Chamchoum Testimonial

I don’t know what to say honestly… THANK YOU is just too simple for this whole experience… Since the moment I saw the first and second batch films till I met you, through the moment I met the jammers of my group (3rd batch)… my new family… this has been one hell of an Epic pilgrimage! Cine-Jam made me realize how simple it can be to combine emotions and portray them in a film so that others can feel with us no matter where they are in the world. I want to say that I love your watching eye over all of us… I want to hug the rest of the world with feelings, emotions, films, love & light.

Y – Najib Chamchoum

Alicia Fahed

Bio

Alicia Fahed Bio

Born august 1986, Alicia graduated from USEK in 2009, where she created her first short film “wala shi”. Her second short “Ya-qa-za” came to life through “Cine-jam” a filmmaking workshop by Muriel Aboulrouss. She currently work in Art direction, and looking forward for a new short film.

Testimonial

Alicia Fahed Testimonial

Tornado, love, adventure, emotion, trip, authenticity, beautiful people. I don’t want this to end but it has to. Cine-Jam gave me a lot to carry. I can’t find words to express it but it will come one day I am sure.

Yaqaza – Alicia Fahed

Elsy Hajjar

Bio

Elsy Hajjar Bio

Born in Jounieh, 1990. In 2013 Elsy directed and shot her first short film “I call it love”, for which she earned the degree in audio-visual studies at The Holly Spirit University – Kaslik, Lebanon. In the same year, she took part in “Cine-Jam”, a filmmaking workshop where I created my 2nd short film “MaKro”. For Elsy, Cinematography & filmmaking is are intense passions that drive every day of my life.

Testimonial

Elsy Hajjar Testimonial

Cine-Jam was intense, beautiful and breath-taking through all the ups and downs I internally went through. It gave me a sense of belonging that I have never experienced before with any group of people. Cine-Jam was like taking a deep breath of love and support. It triggered my film-making addiction and I am deeply thankful for this process

MaKro – Elsy Hajjar

Jamal Jaafar

Bio

Jamal Jaafar Bio

Jamal Jaafar is a Lebanese filmmaking graduate from Saint Joseph University (IESAV). He has been working as an assistant director in Lebanese music videos and a segment director in many T.V programs. In 2013 he participated in “Cine-Jam” through which he directed a short film entitled “JooJanna”

Testimonial

Jamal Jaafar Testimonial

Cine-Jam is a spiritual state of mind that builds bridges between us and others. It unveils the divine light that lies within us and reflects it back on the universe. Cine-Jam is the language of gods and light, it goes beyond just making films. Cine-Jam leads to the restoration of the soul and heart.

Joojanna – Jamal Jaafar

Noor Dagher

Bio

Noor Dagher Bio

Noor has a BA degree in radio TV and film from LAU. She later specialized in cinematography at Met Film School, London. She has been working in Beirut for the last year. She is interested in camera operating and focus pulling.

Testimonial

Noor Dagher Testimonial

Cine-Jam is an experience that taught me how to accept. Mainly “accept” is the word. Accept people, accept emotions, accept feelings and deal with them. It taught me to love myself. Need more people like you Muriel; your values and the way you deal with life helped me big time. I forgive now and love people’s mistakes. I am very excited to make more short films… happy to try… daring to try! I wish all people can go through this. It’s life-changing. I love you.

911 – Noor Dagher

Patrick Issa

Bio

Patrick Issa Bio

Patrick Issa is a videographer, graduated from AL KAFAAT INSTITUTE in Radio TV. After his Thirteen years career as a videographer in Lebanon and Arabian Gulf countries, it was time for a change by becoming “a Filmmaker Travelling Nomad” following his passion to film new stories in each country. He directed a feature documentary and two experimental short movies.

Testimonial

Patrick Issa Testimonial

Cine-Jam was my first trip in real emotional Arts. I adore the Jammers; love the place, the energy… thank you Muriel Aboulrouss for giving me the chance to live this journey. I learned a technique that I wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else: to feel and use my emotions as a canvas to my visuals and sounds. Thank you, I am full of gratitude, love and light.

Fuck Google Ask Baba – Patrick Issa

Yara Yuri Safadi

Bio

Yara Yuri Safadi Bio

Yara Yuri Safadi was born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1992. She then moved to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to live there till she was 17. She came back to Beirut to study audiovisual arts and filmmaking in ALBA. She graduated in 2013. Currently working as a freelancer to gain more experience in directing and screenwriting.

Testimonial

Yara Yuri Safadi Testimonial

Cine-Jam wasn’t a workshop, and it isn’t over. I just learned in a month what nobody has ever taught me and it will carry on with me as long as I shall live. The biggest word I have to say is “I AM GRATEFUL”.