Lea Khayata

new york, NY USA

Professional Experience

Co-founder of Granny Cart Productions, a production company that produces journalism videos for various publications; short and long-form documentaries; and corporate videos including promos and demos (both doc-style and scripted). I produce, direct, script, shoot (with DSLRs) and edit videos. We also consult and develop social media strategy.

Total Media Industry Experience

3 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Monocle magazine (6-10), Cool Hunting (1-2), Columbia Journalism Review (3-5)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Watchup (3-5), Cheek'd (6-10), Likeable (1-2)

Technical Skills

Video editing (FCP 7 and X), photo editing (Adobe).

Foreign Language Skills

French (native speaker), Italian (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Portuguese (fluent), Arabic (basic).

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, basic After Effects knowledge (can amend a template if provided).

Equipment

Canon cameras, sound mixers, voice recorder, shotgun mics, various lenses, lav mic, tripods and monopods, GoPro.

Work Permits & Visas

French, Italian and Spanish citizenships.

Associations

Girls in Tech NYC (board member)