Work Samples

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Michelle Obama sample

Michelle Obama's Student's Guide to College

A short series in collaboration with the First Lady's media team x Youtube Originals x NowThis Media. Elias edited a few episodes, this one being the intro which generated 3.5 million views to date.

Dave Batista sample

Dave Bautista at his home

Elias filmed and edited the actors home for realtor, Julie, who he did several projects for.

Gordon Ramsay sample

Gordon Ramsay Phillips air fryer commercial

Videographer for this full production's set BTS, Elias worked as a freelancer for Blue Waters Media.

Pahokee sample

Pahokee a feature film

Official Selection for Sundance and SXSW, this independent film is a much watch. Elias was able to do camera work on set this live action football game.

One Small Step sample

One Small Step Original series on climate crisis

Shorty Award winning series with Lucy Biggers, Elias worked hand in hand with the development of this Original show from production on the field to online during the pandemic. As the video editor, he worked closely with Nowthis' post production department on style, collaborated on designs and post creative decisions.

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Rajada Dalka a feature film

A documentary on Somali women's basketball team since being forced out by the terrorist group. Elias filmed in Egypt and edited parts of Hana Mire's feature film in New York as well as ancillary content like samples which aided to its traction.

Dubai Music Doc sample

Sain the Rapper Music documentary

Elias produced this music documentary which includes film and edit for musician, Sain, and his crew in Dubai.

WhoIs sample

Who is American politics under Trump

Now This' most watched original show edited by Elias with over 100 videos optimized for social media like Snapchat, Youtube, Facebook, etc. This show was 3 years of his focus authoring the style off the ground from end of season 1, workshopping the design and creating a robust 7 season long form series.

Oxfam sample

Oxfam GB Refugee Crisis in Lebanon

While living in Lebanon, Elias worked with Oxfam's media team to film and edit critical testimonials from Syrian refugees.

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Doctors Without Borders. Yemen's health care crisis Arabic

With pieces in Arabic and English, Elias' was able to assist this international humanitarian medical non-governmental organization in pre production, camera, edit and translation. For English speakers and / or if you aren't aware Yemen has been in crisis for almost 10 years. Click here for more information and how you can help make a difference.


Kawali sample

Kawali a short film

Second place winner best film in Bahrain's prestigious film festival created with Dhrupad Communications from Bangladesh. Elias was the editor of this short film.

Josh Peck sample

Gather 'Round with Josh Peck an interview series

During the first 6 months of the Covid 19 pandemic analytics showed a need for feel good content. Elias and small team delivered NowThis a new vertical tailored for Parents & Family content with original shows, designs and reporting.

Mama films sample

Mama Spanish short film series

Here is a mixed sample of Elias' directorial films. An epic revolved around relationships with mothers and motherhood. He is currently writing his first feature film.

These pieces are in no particular order to Elias' experience and should be noted there are more which aren't highlighted in the gallery above.