I’m Dounia Sabah!
I’m a Designer, Video Editor, VFX Artist, Filmmaker, Photographer, and Painter.
Dounia Sabah is passionate about all forms of art which is why she pursued a double degree—a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Production and Post-Production at George Mason University. Her other interests include painting and photography. Dounia is a dreamer and is determined to make them come true and succeed. Through multiple group projects, she has learned to collaborate with others and contribute innovative ideas. She is great to collaborate with because she is dedicated, detail-oriented, and will work with you until all needs are met. Dounia loves the magic of creating something that wasn’t there before and is committed to delivering strong design solutions through her multiple perspectives.
Dounia Sabah
Designer | Filmmaker | Video Editor | Photographer
EDUCATION
George Mason University
Graduated Fall 2021. Double Degree: BFA in Graphic Design and BA in Production and Post-Production.
Deans List
Spring-Summer 2019, Summer 2020
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Teacher Assistant | George Mason University
2019-Spring 2020
TA for a Self Defense Course at George Mason University. As a TA, help is given to students to perfect the techniques taught by the instructor. Assisted the instructor to show new techniques and led exercises for the class.
Painter | NOVA Community College
Fall 2018
Multiple paintings were contributed to be hung in an office at NOVA Community College.
PUBLICATION
Calliope Literary Magazine | NOVA Community College
2019
Poem titled “Fly” that was inspired by the short story “Volar” by Judith Ortiz Cofer, was published on page 36.
SKILLS
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Premiere
After Effects
DaVinci Resolve
WORK EXPERIENCE
Content Creator Contractor | United Nations Relief & Works Agency USA
Nov 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Creating engaging and relevant content for Instagram reels and TikTok videos. Researching and applying the latest social media trends to UNRWA USA’s accounts. Managing UNRWA USA’s TikTok account including content creation, engagement management, and reporting. Providing graphic design support when required for both fundraising and communications purposes.
Social Media & Content Intern | United Nations Relief & Works Agency USA
May 18 - October 31, 2023
Creating engaging content and reels for the use of Instagram and TikTok that stay on trend, creation of content for campaigns and events, and assisting with outreach at United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees.
Social Media/ Graphic Design | Freelance
Present
Planning and creating social media content for the Arab Heritage Wear brand KUVRD. Created a lookbook for award winning Short Film “Touchline” and posters for Short Films and Documentaries.
Assistant Editor | Feature Documentary
Jul 14, 2021 - Jan 13, 2022
Worked as an Assistant Editor on a Feature Documentary about the Haitian artist Ulrick Jean-Pierre. Organized all files, copied to another drive, imported all clips, and created sequences for the interviewees.
Assistant Editor/OSCAR Research Assistant | George Mason University
Jan 19, 2020 - Dec 4, 2021
As an Assistant Editor on my professor’s documentary, Vibrations, I worked on: transcriptions, motion design, editing photos, creating a font, and editing footage.
Editor | Fairfax Academy/Digital Wave
Mar 16, 2016 - Jun 16, 2016
Cut together footage with two angles for a school Fashion Show.
AWARDS/CERTIFICATES
Best VFX | New Jersey Film Awards
Dec 2021
Awarded Best VFX for the short film “Hara and the Donkey.”
Capstone Award | Mason Film Festival
Dec 2021
Awarded Distinction in Editing.
Technical Jury Award | Mason Film Festival
Dec 2021
Awarded Best Editing for the short film “Unraveled.”
Technical Jury Award | Mason Film Festival
Dec 2021
Awarded Best Sound Design for the short film “Unraveled.”
Best VFX | Pure Magic International Film Festival
Dec 2020
Awarded Best VFX for the short film “BURST.”
Honorable Mention: VFX | Košice International Monthly Film Festival
July 28, 2020
Received an Honorable Mention in VFX for the short film “Hara and the Donkey.”
Technical Award | Mason Film Festival
June 2020
Awarded Best VFX for the short film “Hara and the Donkey.”
Student Art Exhibition | NOVA Community College
2019
Awarded third place in the painting category of Northern Virginia Community College’s Student Art Exhibition. The painting titled, “Save Us,” won the prize.