Samer Beyhum

Filmmaker, Sound Engineer, Post-Production Specialist, & Vegan Chef

Samer Beyhum

Filmmaker, Sound Engineer, Post-Production Specialist, & Vegan Chef

Samer Beyhum is a Lebanese-Canadian polymath, excelling as a filmmaker, writer, director, editor, sound designer & engineer, post-production specialist, technician, artist, filmmaking educator, and vegan chef. With a rich history of socially engaged cinema and a diverse body of work, Samer’s award-winning films tackle pressing social issues with authenticity and depth. His versatile interests extend to innovative pedagogy methods, socially relevant content creation, and the artistry of vegan cooking, embodying a holistic approach to education and ethical living. Through his creative endeavors, Samer inspires audiences worldwide to envision a more compassionate and inclusive future.

Services

Editing

Sound Design

Sound Engineering

Color Grading

Technical Support

Visual & Motion Effects

Consulting

Filmmaking

Training

Alternative Kitchen Catering

DCP Mastering

Website Development

Promotional Videos

Music Videos

Socially Engaged Cinema

Films

Short Documentary

Maram: Between Shadow & Light

Maram: Between Shadow & Light follows a Syrian refugee girl’s harrowing journey over four years, revealing the personal toll of displacement and Lebanon’s gender-biased laws against the backdrop of war.

Short Narrative

Abandoned – مَنْبوذِة

Nour, a 13-year-old left stateless after her mother’s murder, exposing how Lebanon’s gender-biased laws strip children of citizenship. Set against a backdrop of corruption, patriarchy, and impunity, it’s a poignant tale of survival and unexpected solidarity.

Experimental Film

The Spiral

The Spiral is an experimental film exploring the struggle between longing for change and fearing it, revealing the self-imposed illusions that keep us subdued. It portrays the paradox of wanting freedom while resisting it, captured in the image of “one hand lifting the blindfold, the other holding it down.”

Short Documentary

Maram

Maram is a short documentary about an 12-year-old Syrian refugee who sells flowers on Hamra Street in Beirut, revealing her life, struggles, and dreams. Her story highlights the urgent need for free, accessible education for all children in Lebanon.

Short Documentary

Une histoire syrienne

Jessica, a freelance photographer, returns to Syria after three years of war to document the conflict’s devastating impact. Through striking images and activists’ testimonies, she exposes the suffering endured under Bashar Al Assad’s regime.

Feature Documentary

La Charte des Distractions

La Charte des Distractions is an award-winning documentary exploring the impact of Quebec’s proposed Bill 60 on freedom of belief. It amplifies the voices of religious minorities, sparking dialogue on tolerance, diversity, and the protection of fundamental rights.

Feature Documentary

Dérives

Dérives examines police abuses and media bias during Quebec’s 2012 Printemps érable protests, where arrests tripled in six months. Through testimonies, it exposes deep-rooted institutional corruption and calls for independent inquiry.