Hassan Kiyany Curriculum Vitae 2015

1. Hassan Kiyany
Visual Storyteller, Executive Producer
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES I@HKIYANY.COM
Work History
Objective
I'm looking for a fixer-upper with a solid foundation. Am willing to tear down walls, build bridges, and light fires. I have
great experience, lots of energy, a bit of that "vision thing" and I'm not afraid to start from the beginning.
I’m passionate about creative content production with strong visual understanding and quality oriented, have
completed some unique projects in collaboration with brands and individual talents in different fields from Artists to
coders to deliver state of art products.
Design and structure non fictional cinematic narratives based on
storytelling principles. I tell thoughts-kindling and compelling visual
stories by collaborating with storytellers who want to connect the dots
between life events, to be inspired and motivate others to take actions on
issues that matters.
I narrate stories that speaks to and on-behalf of every human being.
Every cinematic narrative created by ‘Kiyany’ represents everyone
involved; the storyteller, the story characters and the audience who are
inspired.
Founder CEO of Kiyany media
2006 - Present
I am producer of creative, inventive and socially relevant audio-visual
contents.
In past years our mandate has been to engage Arab audience and the
world through the production of stories and media that reflect ours or
client points of views.
I have been eager to explore what it means to “create” and “connect” with
Society in the age of the Internet.
Over the past year I worked with great success to tell stories of ordinary
people with ambition to connect people through the non fictional
cinematic narratives.
I have produced long form, short form and interactive media projects
targeting online, mobile and cross media audience.
Also I conduct training and workshop around the region for mobile
photographers, smart phone filmmakers and coaching other visual
storytellers.
Executive Producer, Trainer
Kiyany media
2011 - Present

2. Assist the Director in drafting the DIFC Branding guidelines in line with
the DIFCA mission and vision Maintain a close awareness of best
practices and industry standards in the area of Branding and
Communications and support in developing the Department initiatives/
activities towards these benchmarks Ensure and execute promotional
plans for DIFC where overall corporate image or brand is displayed or
marketed Ensure DIFC stationary, forms, booklets and other materials
which incorporate the DIFC brand are compliant to the branding policy
guidelines Ensure that the DIFC logo and brand image is not misused
on any platform, internally and externally Oversee all relevant special
projects and programs related to Corporate Communication for DIFCA
Support all approved Audit requests with reporting and any other
requirements.
Manager - Branding Projects
Dubai International Financial Centre
June 2011 - August 2013
Manage and Plan forward Talent Management Program. Retain and
develop UAE Nationals within Organization. Maintain and Update Active
file system of talent pool database of UAE Nationals. Promote and
develop Associates, Future leaders Program for Talent UAE Nationals.
Prepare Pre & Post Recruitment Process and Participate in Events,
Forums, Seminars at Colleges & Universities, career fares and Open Days
to promote opportunities in organization.
Visit Colleges time to time and build strong connection with Universities
and Colleges. Conduct Interview and screening for summer internship,
Associates, Management Associates and Future Leaders. Introduce DIFC
clients job opportunity through meeting students at colleges and
university.
Associates Development Manager
Dubai International Finance Center
January 2008 - June 2011
Overall responsibility of Creation, Implementation and effective
administration of UAE Nationals policies on
recruitment, training and developmental areas.
HR Business Partner
Al Futtaim Carillion
October 2006 - November 2007
Employee Services HR Visa Assistant - HR Administrator Customer
Service at HR Central Services
Senior HR Employee Services
Emirates Airline
January 2000 - October 2006
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3. Skills
Certifications
Education
Portfolio
Visual Storytelling Transmedia Storytelling
Video Editing New Media
Photography Directing & Production
Digital Media Advertising
Social Media Design
Talent Management Final Cut Pro
Marketing Web Video
The Vision thing Imagination
UI/UX Youth Marketing
Media Consultation Talent Development
Mobile Marketing
RERA
Diploma, Real Estate
Activities and Societies: Real Estate Management
Salman Farsi High School
Diploma, Art, 1992 - 2000
Activities and Societies: Football Player
New York Film Academy
Diploma, Film Making, 2008 - 2009
Activities and Societies: FIlm Making , Cinematography
Advance Storytelling
Mediastorm
December 2013
Final Cut Pro Editor
Apple
January 2005
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4. Publication
Kiyany unveils first UAE interactive doc
Screen Daily December 18, 2014
The UAE’s first interactive documentary, ZaabiliDoc, a joint project between Emirati filmmaker Hassan Kiyany and
photographer Ammar Al Attar, is set to go live this week.
The Six Second Films Grow up
The New Yorker
... Another particularly ambitious contest submission involved a full crew, actors, lighting, make-up, and an iPhone
mounted on a dolly. The pre-production was expertly orchestrated, and the Vine was shot in two different languages
over more than two dozen takes ...
Vine is Exploding, and People Are Starting to Take It Very, Very Seriously
Peta Pixel
Filmmaker Hassan Kiyany, on the other hand, decided to go all out with his 6-second short film. How high did he raise
the production value bar? Well, he has a behind-the-scenes video showing how his Vine loop was shot, and the video
looks like something you’d see from a “proper” short film rather than something that lasts just 6 seconds...
Emirati moviemakers in the spotlight
The National
As the fourth installment of the Gulf Film Festival enters its third day, the number of Emirati projects in the lineup is
remarkable. The first-time director Hassan Kiyany hopes his short film Telephoni receives similar acclaim. Shot
completely using an iPhone 4, the film tells the story of a young boy who uncovers a secret while using his phone for
the first time. "I am so happy that my film was chosen in competition, and I have applied for other festivals, too," said
Mr Kiyany. "Cinema is the only place where culture can integrate, but we still have a way to go." Mr Kiyany wants to
develop a database of filmmakers and actors in the UAE and is planning to launch a website on which filmmakers can
upload their work.
Awards & Honors
Up & Coming Filmmaker of Year
ITP Digital Studio Awards 2015
Up & Coming Filmmaker of Year 2015 ITP Digital Studio Awards THE DIGITAL STUDIO AWARDS 2015 Executives from
the Middle East’s TV and film production industry converged on Dubai on the 11th March for the 11th edition of the
Digital Studio Middle East Awards ceremony. Companies and individuals from the production and broadcast industry
were recognized for excellence across 15 categories of awards covering the full spectrum of talent in the industry, from
film production and post-production to technical innovation.
Winner of Best Documentary
Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2014
1st Prize Winner of Abu Dhabi Film Festival Best Short Documentary for Marwan The Boxer

5. Third Prize for Silent Film
Le Giornate del Cinema Muto Italia 2013
Saloom & Alyooh " Just Married " is a silent film made totally with iPhone ( Capture, Edit, Special Effect & Share ) have
been shared on Instagram as 8 episodes of 15" seconds. Participated in first Italian insta-video contest brought by Le
Giornate del Cinema Muto The world’s leading international silent-film festival, presented annually in northern Italy, is
still going strong after more than a quarter century.
Third Prize For Short Film “ Telephoni ”
Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2011
My short film telephoni awarded for third prize at Abu Dhabi film festival 2011 Emirates Film Competition. Presented
at iPhone Film Festival and Gulf Film Festival 2011 and more worldwide mobile phone film festivals.
2nd Winner Sunset Category
IPPA ( iPhone Photography Awards ) 2012
Annual iPhone Photography Awards will get published world-wide through iTunes Bookstore.
Connect with me
Hassan Kiyany
Dubai, UAE
Cel +971506538855
Email i@hkiyany.com
www.hkiyany.com

6. Recommendation
"Hassan is a passionate film maker and photographer! I had the chance to attend an IPhonography class run by Hassan.
He taught the audience a lot in a very friendly yet professional way. Looking forward to attending another session!"
— Aurore Nio, Adidas Marketing Manager
"Hassan is innovative person and always is in search for new ways and ideas for his field. He is always well planned and
knows what he need to do to complete the job. Also he help in how to do things when collaborating together for better
results. I highly recommend him for anyone who has great story and wants someone to structure it and tell it in
storytelling multimedia way to people. Always great working with Hassan."
— Ammar Al Attar, Documentary Photographer
"I commissioned Hassan to bring Dumyé’s brand story to life in a short video. The result was heart warming. He is
incredibly creative, intuitive, passionate and kind. Seeing my company’s brand through his eyes was truly inspiring. I
could not have chosen a better partner to tackle this project. I am both humbled by the quality of his work as well as his
gentle demeanor."
— Sahar Wahbeh, Entrepreneur, Founder of Dumye
"In April of 2013, Hassan offered the students and faculty of IHC an inspiring workshop on iPhoneography at the
College that exposed them to the latest in mobile phone software and multimedia techniques on the mobile platform.
Embedding his discussion in the broader landscape of social media, he demonstrated the use of a wide range of social
multimedia software on both the iPhone and the iPad, providing examples of artwork drawn from his own portfolio and
the work of others in this field. Hassan is a great teacher and a thoroughly enjoyable speaker. We are all looking
forward to participating in his next street photography workshop."
— Michael Dobe, Ph.D., Founding President & CEO, International Horizons College
"I'm pleased with my decision to bring Hassan into the Marketing department where he managed our branding
projects. It's been a pleasure to play a small role in Hassan's progression into the marketing and communications field;
taking on more and increasingly complex responsibilities each step of the way; growing into the seasoned multimedia
storyteller he is now. I look forward to seeing his accomplishments outside the corporate world; and see big things
ahead for him."
— Brendan Ryan, Director of Marketing, DIFC
"I had the opportunity to work with Hassan as his line manager and also as his peer. Hassan is very artistic individual.
His creative side has always taken dominating and by which he was able to bring in innovative ideas whilst working
with me in Human Resources team. He has always been helpful and a team player. His calm nature provided him the
ability to listen to employees and understand their challenges to able to support and sort the matters. He has a very
approachable personality. He moved on then to Marketing department given his aspirations in the field of photography.
He supported the team in developing few key videos, films whilst working on other projects. It was a great association
and working relationship with Hassan and would like to take this opportunity to wish him all the best in all his future
endeavors."
— Kabira Bhatporia, Director - Training & Development, Dubai International Financial Center
"Hassan was one of the asset for Human Capital Dept. His networking and Interpersonal skills added a lots
of value in introducing DIFC to many institutions and companies in order to attract to the UAE National & Expatriate
students and Talents. Hassan is a multi-talent person, in addition to his expertise in HC, he is also prfessional in
marketing / corporate communication area too where he shows his expertise on Media / Film / Branding Projects area
too.. He is a people oriented person with high leadership qualities; I wish all the very best to Hassan on his continuous
growth on personal as well as professional level.
— Nellaiappan Pillai, HC Manager-Compensation & Benefits, DIFC