GHAZI KAHWAJI
Scenograph: Cinema/Theatre/TV
Interior Design/Costume Design
Writer
E-Mail:kahwaji.ghazi@yahoo.com
www.ghazikahwaji.com
Mobile: 961 3 621052
P.O.Box: 113-6314
WORK EXPERIENCE
| 1978 - Present: |
Lebanese University Professor - Masters Studies
Interior Design, Scenography, History of Costume Design Thesis instructor |
| 1996 - Present: |
Saint Joseph University (USJ)
Interior and Scenic Design, Scenography, Scriptwriting and History of Costume Design
Lecturer |
| 2005 - Present : |
Saint Esprit University (USEK) |
| 1996 -2002: |
Art Syndicate Union Executive Council President Including:
Theatre, radio, TV and film actors Syndicate,
Movie technicians Syndicate
Professional musicians syndicate and
Syndicate of the producers and distributors of movie and TV films. |
| 1998 - 1999: |
Institute of the Arab World - Paris, France
Member of the Higher Committee
Art Coordinator of the International Lebanese Fair |
| 1974 - 2000: |
Feyrouz and Rahbani's Group
Designer - Director and Artistic Coordinator |
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
- B A in Scenography, Scriptwriting and Visual Arts - Sofia University Bulgaria
- Interior Design and Arts Diploma - Sofia University- Bulgaria
- Costume Design and Visual Arts Diploma -Sofia University- Bulgaria
- D.E.S.S in General Design.
- D.E.A in Scenic Design.
- Professor Degree from the Lebanese University
POSITIONS
" Writer and Author in Lebanese and Arabic journals and newspapers.
" Scenic designer in theatre, cinema and television.
" Scenography and Audio-Visual Arts Professor - Lebanese University
" History of Costume Design Professor - Lebanese University
" Member of the Institute of NPO KOMA of Arts and Culture.
" Lecturer in the Arab Radios Union- Arab League- Damascus
" Member of the Lebanese University professors syndicate.
" Advisor to the Minister of Tourism.
" Advisor to the Minister of Social Affairs.
" 2000: Artistic Coordinator to the Asian Games Opening Ceremony- Beirut
" 1999: Member of the Higher Committee of "Beirut Cultural Capital" declaration.
" 1998: Artistic Coordinator to the Arab Cup of Cups Opening Ceremony- Lebanon
" Artistic Coordinator of the Arabs Schools Games Ceremony "TAEF" S.K.U.
" `Artistic Director of Fahd el- Abdallah Popular arts Group.
" Jury Member in international festivals.
" Member of the "Saida Heritage" Association for environment and culture.
" Vice-President of the Cultural Movement in Lebanon.
" Member of the Lebanese Writer's Syndicate (Union des Ecrivains Libanais)
" Member of the Board of Directors of the National Lebanese Conservatoire of Musique.
TRIBUTES and HONORS
" Lebanese Medal of Merit - The President of the Lebanese Republic.
" Lebanese Award of Creativity - Makhzoumi Foundation for Culture.
" Culture and Arts Badge - Lebanon
" Appreciation Badge - Lebanon
" TV Design Badge for Excellency - Dubai
" Gold Badge for Tribute - City of Tyre
" Leadership Badge for the Best Jury - Best Arab Video-clip
" Ceremonial Design Badge - Soccer Asian Championship.
" Movie Tribute Badge- Cairo, Egypt
" Said Akl Award.
" Creativity Award in Radio and TV festival - Cairo, Egypt
PROJECTS & Activities
Author of numerous scenarios for the radio, TV and films.
Designer of multiple fairs, exhibitions and ceremonies in Lebanon and abroad.
Active member in many projects
| Baalbeck Festival, Lebanon | Beirut Festival, Lebanon |
| Damascus International Fair | Saida Festival, Lebanon |
| Bosra International Festival | Tyre Festival, Lebanon |
| Jerash Festival, Jordan | Cyprus Festival, Cyprus |
| Baghdad Festival, Iraq | Spain Festival, Spain |
| Carthage Festival, Tunisia | Ismayliyah Festival, Egypt |
| Austria Festival, Austria | Morocco Festival, Rabat |
| Bulgaria Festival | |
With Rahbany Group and Feyrouz
" France, Paris - Olympia
" England, London - Olympia
" Côte d’Ivoir- Abidjan
" Nigeria - Lagos
" Libya - Tripoli - Benghazi
" Morocco - Rabat
" Australia - Sydney
" Emirates - Sharjah - Dubai
" Jordan - Amman
" Syria - Damascus - Alepo
