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Sam Lahoud is a highly accomplished figure in the film, theater, and media industry. He has an extensive background as a scriptwriter, director, producer, script consultant, and lecturer. His career began in 1994, and since then, he has written, directed, and produced theater plays, films, and documentaries that have gained significant recognition and awards both nationally and internationally.
Some notable works in his filmography include "Void," which was the Lebanese submission to the Academy Awards in 2015, "Meido" in 2016, "Jamil a Flying Soul" in 2017, "Good Morning" in 2018, and "C-Section," which was shortlisted for the HFPA Golden Globes in 2020.
Sam Lahoud's contributions to Lebanese cinema have been acknowledged in the Arab Cinema Center Magazine – Cannes Film Festival Edition for three consecutive years (2018, 2019, 2022) as one of the top 101 personalities that matter in Arab cinema.
Aside from his creative work, Sam Lahoud has been actively involved in various initiatives and organizations within the film industry. He is the Founding Chair of the Beirut Film Society, a non-profit association focused on promoting responsible filmmaking in Lebanon and the Arab world. He has played a crucial role in envisioning a "Film Friendly Lebanon" by advocating for the establishment of the Lebanon Cinema City, the Lebanese Film Commission, and the activation of the National Fund for Film and Theater in collaboration with the ministries of Culture and Tourism in Lebanon; He is also an active member in the Lebanese Film Committee and the Ministry of Culture.
Furthermore, Sam Lahoud is the Founder and Managing Partner of Berytus Production, and his contributions extend beyond his creative and academic pursuits. He has actively championed women and youth empowerment as well as advocated for human rights. Through his initiatives in founding various film festivals, including the Beirut International Women Film Festival, Beirut Shorts International Film Festival, Beirut International Children and Family Film Festival, Cinema for Peace Summer Academy, Morocco Shorts, and the Lebanese Film Festival in Canada, Lahoud has provided platforms for diverse voices and perspectives to be heard.
He has also served as a jury member and panelist in numerous local and international film festivals and competitions, using these opportunities to promote responsible filmmaking and advocate for social justice. Through his multifaceted engagement, Lahoud demonstrates his commitment to fostering empowerment, inclusivity, and the protection of human rights within the realm of film and beyond; He serves as advisory board member at Mentor Arabia, Maharat Foundation, and Visionaire Media, in addition to being a curator for the HFPA Scholarship Award for the Middle East and North Africa.
Academically, Sam Lahoud is currently a Senior Lecturer in Media and Film at Notre Dame University – Louaize. He previously held positions as the Founding Director of Communications, Chairperson of the Department of Media Studies, and the founder and head of the Division of Audio-Visual Arts at the same university. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Media Studies at Saint Joseph University – Beirut, and holds master's degrees in Media Studies - Electronic Journalism and Public Relations from NDU, and an MA in Scriptwriting from Saint Joseph University (IESAV), as well as a bachelor's degree in Communication Arts, Radio, Television, and Film from NDU.
In addition to his academic positions and educational background, Sam Lahoud has also been actively involved in curriculum development for over 17 years. He has contributed to shaping educational programs and has played a role in research as a supervisor and advisor for graduate theses. Furthermore, Lahoud has been instrumental in the development of special academic programs aimed at including gifted students in the fields of theater and audiovisual arts. His commitment to academic excellence extends beyond teaching and encompasses various aspects of educational development and research.
Throughout his career, Sam Lahoud has conducted various masterclasses, panels, workshops, and seminars on topics such as production, directing techniques, directing actors, digital storytelling, responsible cinema, scriptwriting, sacred drama, and media literacy and peace building. He has also been involved in arts education since 1994, teaching music, photography, and other subjects. Currently, he teaches courses in scriptwriting, directing actors, directing techniques, film production, media laws and ethics, and supervises students' senior film productions.
  • Producer (6 Credits)
    Cinema For Peace Lebanon2024
    Documentary, Short
    C-Section2020
    Feature
    Girls for Change Season 22020
    Short
    Girls for Change2019
    Short
    Good Morning2018
    Feature
    Void2014
    Feature
Golden Globes Shortlist
C-Section
Hollywood Foreign Press Association Screening
Los Angeles
2021
Golden Globes Qualifying Screening
C-Section
Asian World Film Festival
Los Angeles
2020
Special Jury Award
Good Morning
Socially Relevant Film Festival
New York
2020
Official Selection / Opening Film
Good Morning
Zurich Arab Film Festival
Zurich
2020
Best Script
Good Morning
Le Rimbaud du Cinema
Paris
2020
In Competition
Good Morning
Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Brisbane
2019
Official Selection
Good Morning
Silk Road International Film Festival
Dublin
2019
Official Selection
Good Morning
Sofia MENAR Film Festival
Sofia
2019
Awarded Best Script
Good Morning
Lebanese Movie Awards
Beirut
2019
Official Selection / Opening Film
Good Morning
Festival International du Film Oriental a Geneve
Geneve
2019
Official Selection
Good Morning
59 Festival Internacional de Cine de Cartagena de Indias FICCI
Colombia
2019
Nominated for 3 Awards
Good Morning
Shanghai International Film Festival
Shanghai
2019
Best Director Award
Good Morning
Malmo Arab Film Festival
Malmo
2019
Outside Competition
Good Morning
Arte Mare Mediterranean Film Festival
Bastia, Corsica
2018
Official Selection
Good Morning
Cairo International Film Festival
Cairo
2018
Awarded: Best Script , Best Male Actor
Good Morning
Rabat International Film Festival
Rabat
2018
Best Feature Film
Void
Plateau International Film Festival
Nigeria
2015
Best Score
Void
First Time Film Fest
New York
2015
Audience Choice Award
Void
Asian World Film Festival
Los Angeles
2015
Best Feature Film
Void
Silk Road Film Festival
Dublin Ireland
2014
Best Screenplay
Void
Malmo Arab Film Festival
Sweden
2014
Official Selection
Void
Dubai International Film Festival
Dubai UAE
2013
Official Selection
Void
Women Film Festival of Sale
Rabat
Best Actress
Void
Dakhla International Film Festival
Dakhla
Film of the Year
Void
Lebanese Film Festival Australia
Sydney
Special Jury Award
Void
Alexandria Film Festival
Alexandria
College
Notre Dame University - Lebanon
BA in Radio / TV and Film
19931997
College
Saint Joseph University - Beirut
MA in Audio Visual and Films Studies - Scriptwriting
19982001
College
Notre Dame University - Lebanon
MA in Media Studies - Electronic Journalism and Public Relations
20072009
College
Saint Joseph University - Beirut
PhD in Social Sciences - Information and Communication
2020Present
Birth Date
October 12, 1974
Nickname
Sam
Birth City
Beirut
Current City
Beirut
Height
1.71 cm
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Middle East
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Background in Music with more than 15 years of music education, theoretical and instrumental.
"Only Beauty Will Save the World" (Dostoyevsky)
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