Yassine
Belhaj
Director, Writer, and Assistant Director, graduate of the Higher School of Cinema and Audiovisual in Tunisia (ESAC), with over 9 years of experience in the audiovisual field.
I have worked on a wide range of local and international projects, including feature films, documentaries, and commercials.
In addition to directing and writing, I have solid experience in film production, having directly contributed to several projects from an production standpoint.
This background has allowed me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process, from development to execution .
EDUCATION
— Professional Master’s Degree in Audiovisual Sciences and Cinema (Film Directing) Higher School of Audiovisual and Cinema in Gammarth “ESAC”, Tunisia 2023
— Applied Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Audiovisual Studies (Production and Directing) Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts of Sfax, Tunisia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Production Manager & Director | OneArt Production, KSA — 2025
- Directed multiple commercial and cinematic projects for international And Local clients Aramco, RCJY, Ministry of Cultur , RAM Clinics …
Film Director | Short Documentary “Panisco” — 2025
- Directed a short documentary filmed in the Ivory Coast, focusing on A migrant’s deportation journey from Tunisia to Ivory Coast.
First Assistant Director (1st AD) — 2025
- Managed on-set coordination and creative execution for:
- 4 TV commercials for Ooredoo and Orange (Ramadan Campaigns)
- Short films: “Amel” and “Ala Ajla”
Production Manager | Libya Reconstruction Fund Documentary Series — 2024
- Supervised production logistics and creative management for a series of documentaries and TVCs in collaboration with the Libyan Government.
Audiovisual And Production Manager | Trends Tunisia Communication Agency — 2023
- Oversaw audiovisual projects for international NGOs and institutions, including:
OIM, Oxfam, GIZ, USAID, and the United Nations Tunisia. - Produced institutional and corporate films for development initiatives.
Production Manager — 2022–2023
- “HONA” by Chaker Besbes (Documentary)
- “Terre d’Espoir” by Chaker Besbes (Documentary)
- “Jamaeat Taht Al-Suwar” by Amine Boukhris (Al Jazeera Documentary Channel)
Co-Developer, Naked Eye 3D LED Screen Technology | CGS 3D Company, Emaar Dubai Project — 2022
- Contributed to 3D visualization and integration for cutting-edge display systems in real estate media projects.
Assistant Director — 2022
- “Trash Cemetery” (Documentary)
- “Agil” (Commercial Spot)
- “Lloyd Assurance” (Commercial)
Production Manager | BBC XTRA (BBC Arabic) — 2022
- Supported weekly television production, coordinating logistics and editorial schedules.
Assistant Director & Production Team Member — 2021–2022
- “Commandos” (Al Jazeera Documentary Channel)
- “Habib Achour” (Al Jazeera Documentary Channel)