Karim Zouak
Producer
Also available as a:
Producer / Director
Award-winning hybrid Integrated Producer with a diverse background spanning development to delivery. I have a passion for innovation and a proven track-record managing complex projects, often developing strategic, technical or creative workflows to support the team. I am at my best collaborating with production companies, agencies, and brands to deliver outstanding results in advertising, broadcast, promotions, education, and corporate projects.
Selected credits
TV Commercials / Branded Content
| Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Type | Director | Producer | Role | Vimeo / Youtube Link |
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2022 - Oct |
draftLine |
PerfectDraft "Orbit" |
TVC |
Michael J. Ferns |
Karim Zouak |
Producer |
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2023 - Jun |
Self |
Fovotec |
Branded Content |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director |
N/A |
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2021 - Jun |
WeAreSocial |
Adidas - Kit Launch |
Branded Content |
Doug Stewart |
Craig Dixon / Karim Zouak |
Producer |
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2019 - Apr |
Courageous London/OMD Create |
Walkers Sensations "A Feast For The Senses" |
Branded Content |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director |
N/A |
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2019 - Apr |
Courageous London/OMD Create |
Quaker's "Porridge To Go" |
Branded Content |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director |
N/A |
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2018 - Sep |
Courageous London/OMD Create |
Disney "Mickey's 90th Birthday Cake" |
Branded Content |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director |
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2018 - Sep |
Courageous London/OMD Create |
Disney / Vampirina Recipes |
Branded Content |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director |
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2018 - Feb |
Hangar Seven |
MyProtein |
Brand film |
Deane Thrussell |
Ian Hart |
Executive Producer |
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2012 - Jan |
MTV |
Black History Month PSA |
Public Information Film |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director/Co-Writer/Editor |
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2012 - Jul |
MTV |
MTV Live series, “You’ve Got 30 Seconds Go!” |
TVC |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director/Writer/Editor |
N/A |
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2012 - Aug |
MTV |
Sony Xperia, “Music Is Made From People!” |
TVC |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director/Writer/Editor |
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2011 - Aug |
MTV |
Philips, “We’re All Groomed!” |
TVC |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director/Writer/Editor |
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2011 - May |
MTV |
Virgin, “Walk Like A Virgin” |
TVC |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director/Writer/Editor |
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2011 - May |
MTV |
RIM, “RIM Party” |
TVC |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director/Writer/Editor |
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2011 - Feb |
MTV |
Kids Help Phone, “Class Portrait” |
Public Information Film |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director/Writer/Editor |
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2010 - Oct |
MTV |
Biore, “What Lies Under The Strip” |
TVC |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director/Writer/Editor |
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2010 - Nov |
MTV |
Apples To Apples, MTV Live Tie-In |
TVC Brand Partnership |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director/Writer/Editor/Animator |
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Corporate
| Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Director | Producer | Role | Vimeo / Youtube Link |
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2023 - Jul |
Generation |
Three Business Broadband "Cutting Out The Noise" |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director |
N/A |
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2022 - Jun |
Accenture Song Production Studios |
HP "Latex 2700" |
Gabriele Ricci |
Karim Zouak |
Producer |
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2021 - Jul |
Milkmoney |
Standard Chartered Bank - Rewards Hero Film |
Jacques Salmon |
Karim Zouak |
Producer |
N/A |
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2021 - Aug |
Milkmoney |
Virtual Anfield |
Jacques Salmon |
Karim Zouak |
Producer |
N/A |
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2016 - Jul |
Bear Jam |
Knight Frank Marylebone Promo Series |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director |
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2020 - Sep |
Courageous London |
Sparrow “TechCrunch” |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer, EP |
N/A |
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2020 - Oct |
Fletcher Wilson/TBA |
Canalys EMEA Conference |
N/A |
Nat Wilson |
Post-Production Producer |
N/A |
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2020 - Nov |
Fletcher Wilson/TBA |
Canalys LATAM Conference |
N/A |
Nat Wilson |
Post-Production Producer |
N/A |
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2020 - Nov |
Fletcher Wilson/TBA |
Canalys EMEA Conference |
N/A |
Nat Wilson |
Post-Production Producer |
N/A |
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2015 - Mar |
Hangar Seven |
Runway Magazine |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director |
N/A |
Post Production
| Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Type | Director | Producer | Role |
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2021 - Jul |
WeAreSocial |
Adidas / Euro2020ne Campaign |
TVC and online content |
Lainy Richardson |
Craig Dixon, Karina Aloupi |
Post-Producer |
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2021 - Apr |
Fletcher Wilson/TBA |
DM SS2021 Launch |
Online Conference |
Matt Dove |
Nat Wilson |
Post-Production Producer |
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2020 - Nov |
Fletcher Wilson/TBA |
Canalys APAC Conference |
Online Conference |
Various |
Nat Wilson |
Post-Production Producer |
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2020 - Oct |
Fletcher Wilson/TBA |
Canalys EMEA Conference |
Online Conference |
Various |
Nat Wilson |
Post-Production Producer |
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2020 - Nov |
Fletcher Wilson/TBA |
Canalys LATAM Conference |
Online Conference |
Various |
Nat Wilson |
Post-Production Producer |
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2004 - Feb |
The Production League |
Distinguished Artists |
TV series (26x 30 minutes) |
Various |
Brenda Myers |
Post-Production Supervisor |
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2015 - Jun |
Hangar Seven/Tesco |
F&F Summer Fashion Campaign |
branded content |
Matt Carrol |
Julian Hanton |
Editor |
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2006 - Nov |
Peace Arch Films |
UKM: The Ultimate Killing Machine |
Feature |
David Mitchell |
Lewin Webb, Kate Harrison |
Editor |
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2007 - Jun |
Docutainment |
Spiritual Gardens |
TV series (13x30) |
Chris Terry |
Garry Blye, Howard Bernstein, Julia Walden |
Online Editor |
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2006 - Sep |
Peace Arch Films |
Heartstopper |
Feature |
Bob Keen |
Lewin Webb, Kate Harrison |
Assistant Editor |
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2006 - Jul |
Peace Arch Films |
Warriors of Terra |
Feature |
Robert Wilson |
Lewin Webb, Kate Harrison |
Assistant Editor |
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2006 - May |
Peace Arch Films |
5ive Girls |
Feature |
Warren P. Sonoda |
Lewin Webb, Kate Harrison |
Assistant Editor |
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2006 - Mar |
Peace Arch Films |
Last Sect |
Feature |
Jonathan Dueck |
Lewin Webb, Kate Harrison |
Assistant Editor |
Animation
| Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Type | Director | Producer | Role | Vimeo / Youtube Link |
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2023 - Feb |
Epic Games |
Unreal World Building Film |
Fellowship film |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Animator/Producer/Director |
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2019 - Apr |
Courageous London/OMD Create |
Quaker, “Porridge To Go” campaign |
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Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director/Stop-Motion Animator |
N/A |
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2018 - Aug |
Courageous London/OMD Create |
Walkers Crisps, “Twitter Poll” |
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Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director/Animator |
N/A |
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2010 - Oct |
MTV |
Apples To Apples, MTV Live Tie-In |
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Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Producer/Director/Writer/Animator |
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2009 - Aug |
Cuppa Coffee Animation |
Glenn Martin DDS, 1x30min episode |
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Dave Barton Thomas |
Alex Berger et al |
Lead Compositor |
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Experiential / Live events
| Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Director | Producer | Role |
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2023 - Jul |
Morden Wolf |
De Pury Live Streaming Auction - CG Avatar |
Rob Chandler |
Karim Zouak |
VFX Producer |
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2022 - Aug |
Morden Wolf |
De Pury Live Streaming Auction - CG Avatar |
Rob Chandler |
Karim Zouak |
VFX Producer |
Other Related Experience
| Date(s) | Client | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Type | Director | Producer | Role | Vimeo / Youtube Link |
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2024-02 |
Morden Wolf |
Independent |
Hestia |
virtual production previz |
Kieran Lowley |
Shahidul Khan |
Unreal Technician |
N/A |
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2023-06 |
Allurion |
Morden Wolf |
Presentation Material |
3x30 min content |
Client |
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Unreal Technician |
N/A |
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2023-09 |
Motive Partners |
Self |
NY Ofc walkthrough |
VR and FPS previz |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Unreal Developer |
N/A |
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2022-09 |
Self |
Self |
Re/cognition |
Unreal Engine short film |
Karim Zouak |
Karim Zouak |
Unreal Developer |
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2021-02 |
Production Designer Carly Reddin |
Netflix |
Man vs Bee set build previz |
VR Previz |
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Unreal Developer |
N/A |
Countries Worked in
- Canada
- France
- Italy
- Portugal
- Tanzania
- Turkey
- USA
Directors Worked with
- Christian James
- David Mitchell
- Deane Thrussell
- Eli Schwanz
- Jacques Salmon
- Jonathan Sobol
- Michael J. Ferns
- Niall Coffey
- Phil Dupée
- Russell Appleford
- Warren P. Sonoda
Languages
- French - fluent
- Spanish - intermediate
Education
- Master Degree - London - Raindance - Honours
- BFA - Vancouver - Emily Carr University
Production Companies Worked with
- Accenture Song Production Studios
- Bell Media
- Blackwalk Productions.
- Cuppa Coffee Animation
- Fletcher Wilson
- Guru Animation Studio
- Head Gear Animation
- Liberty Bell/Avalon
- Marjan Television
- Microtainment
- Morden Wolf
- Peace Arch Films
- Spy Films
- Wicked Pixels
Brands Worked with
- Adidas
- Nike
- Disney
- Diageo
- Campari
- Unilever
- Sony
- Philips
- M&S
- ASDA
- Virgin
- Pepsi
- Mattel
- Blackberry
- Knight Frank
- F&F
- Paddy Power
- Citi
- Unilever
- THG
- MTV
- Dr Martens
- HP
- Prada
- Three
- DePury
- AbInBev
- Standard Chartered Bank
Ad Agencies Worked with
- OMD Create
- Accenture Song
- WeAreSocial
- Synergy
- W
- AMV BBDO
- Anomaly
- Mr President
- Southpaw
- Adam&EveDDB
- RPM
- RGA
- TBA
- Karmarama
Technical Skills
- Final Cut Pro - Basic
- AVID - Intermediate
- Premier Pro - Advanced
- After Effects - Advanced
- Photoshop - Intermediate
- InDesign - Basic
- Unreal Engine - Intermediate
- Blender - Basic
- Python - Intermediate
- NDI - Intermediate
- OBS - Intermediate
- Dragon Stop Motion - Intermediate
- Illustrator - Intermediate
- Microsoft Office - Intermediate
- Experienced in Clearcast
Additional Skills
- Valid driving license
- Car owner
- mosys technician training (5 day course)
- green screen and LED virtual production
- motion capture (face capture
- xsens suit. manus gloves)
- XR tracking (HTC vive trackers)
- python programming
- camera
- sound recording
- stop motion animation
- cinemagraphs
- social media
- devising and implementing training
- experience with multi-cam
Awards
- Producer/Writer/Director - "Apples To Apples/MTV" - ProMax BDA Silver for Best Consumer Tie-In
- Screenwriting -“Automated” - Semifinalist - LET'S MAKE IT! Screenwriting Contest
- Screenwriting - “Automated” - Quarterfinalist - Fresh Voices 2020-2021
- Screenwriting - “Three Arabs Walk Into A Bar” - Winner - Open Screenplay