Lebanese filmmaker Elie Fahed’s work is defined by emotional clarity and quietly powerful imagery. A filmmaker shaped by his education at the Lebanese University’s Fine Arts Institute, he first drew widespread attention through a series of acclaimed short films, including Sett El Donia, Fear of Fear, Starring Julia, and Fait Main, which have travelled across international festivals and led him to collaborate with some of the region’s biggest pop icons and also emerging, independent voices.
Fahed’s cinema is anchored in themes of belonging, memory, and the fragile threads that connect people. His visual language is gentle yet resonant, often elevating small, unspoken moments into something universal. Deeply rooted in his Lebanese identity, he brings sincerity and emotional nuance to every project, whether he’s crafting narrative pieces, brand films, or lyrical visual essays.
Beyond his own directing work, Fahed is an active presence in the Arab film community, regularly engaging in mentorships, workshops, and creative partnerships that help shape the next generation of storytellers.
In 2025, he served on the shortlisting jury at Cannes Lions; the same year he received Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards for the campaign Recipe For Change. That year also saw him win Best Music Video at the Murex D’Or for Elissa’s Hobbak Metel Beirut.
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