Fadi Haddad facts for kids

Fadi Haddad, born on December 21, 1974, is a famous Lebanese director. He creates awesome music videos and movies. He has worked with many big music companies like Rotana Group and Lifestylez. Fadi Haddad has directed videos for popular Arab singers such as Nancy Ajram, Najwa Karam, and George Wassouf. He also directs TV commercials for big brands like Samsung and MAC cosmetics. Fadi Haddad has directed movies too, including Mahraja (2018) and Meheret (2021). In 2007, he started his own company, Retina Films. This company was special because it was the first to own all its film equipment. It offers full production services and studios for making music videos, TV ads, and films.

About Fadi Haddad's Life

Fadi Haddad is married to Carole Samaha. They got married in December 2009. They have three sons together. Fadi Haddad and his family live in Dhour El Choueir, a town in Mount Lebanon Governorate.

Fadi Haddad's Career

Fadi Haddad started working in film and TV when he was in his early twenties. He began in 1992 as a Director of Photography. This means he was in charge of how things looked on camera. His big chance came in 2004 when he directed his first music video for Najwa Karam.

Since then, he has directed music videos for many of the biggest artists in Lebanon and the Arab world. Some of these artists include George Wassouf, Nancy Ajram, and Wael Jassar. He has also directed many TV commercials for international brands. These ads were shown in Lebanon, the Gulf region, and Egypt.

In 2007, Fadi Haddad became the first Arab director to own his own production company. His company is called "Retina Films." It has all the special equipment needed for making movies. It also provides full production services and large professional studios. These studios are used for shooting music videos, TV commercials, and films.

Films and TV Shows

Fadi Haddad directed his first full-length movie, The Maharaja, in 2017. It starred Ziad Bourji. Later, in 2021, he directed his movie Meheret. This film tells the story of an Ethiopian lady living and working in Lebanon. The movie shows her life during the Lebanese revolution and the big explosion at the port in Beirut on August 4. Both of his films have been praised by critics and audiences.

Here are some of the TV shows and films Fadi Haddad has directed:

Music Videos Directed

Fadi Haddad has directed many music videos for popular singers. Here are a few examples: