films & videos
As a director and editor, I bring stories to life by capturing motion through the lens and crafting not just visuals, but emotions. designed to evoke a mood, stir a feeling, and leave an impression.
Here are a few selected films and videos.
Director reel
director reel // music + fashion forward
I live for capturing moments and creating a feeling and vibe. This collection is a love letter to the craft showcasing my work as a multidisciplinary Director and Creative.
SPRING ROMANCE
fashion film
Spring arrives like a breath of fresh air, but for her, a woman of strength and resilience, it's not just the season of rebirth—it's a reminder of her own power. As the flowers bloom and the earth comes alive, she embraces the season with fierce grace, knowing that just like spring, she too rises after every storm. Spring doesn't whisper its beauty; it roars, much like her heart—bold, unapologetic, and full of life.
Directed and Edited by Maryam Shines
Shot by Gabriel Judet-Weinshel.
Styled by Lysa Cooper.
ya watan
music video for alsarah and the nubatones
Ya Watan to me is a reminder that you must move forward in search of necessity for soul, for love, for home, for survival. Visually I wanted to capture the unfamiliar yet magical landscape of one who is searching. Transporting the viewer to an unknown place, the world is a combination of live action, post and visual effects. We shot the video with our friend and DP Wael Gzoly who wonderfully captured the spirit.
Directed and Edited by Maryam Shines
Shot by Wael Gzoly.
pretty is not enough
fashion film
She stands like a force of nature, her presence a radiant storm, fierce and unapologetically bold. Her beauty is not soft or delicate, but carved from fire and resilience, a testament to every battle she’s won within herself. Her confidence ignites a spark in every woman who dares to look her way, reminding them that strength is not just an attribute, but a birthright. She walks with purpose, her every step echoing power—unshaken, untamed, a living anthem to the unstoppable force of womanhood. She is the embodiment of what it means to rise, to thrive, and to own every inch of the world.
Directed and Edited by Maryam Shines
Shot by Gabriel Judet-Weinshel.
Styled by Lysa Cooper.
the awakening w/jOSÉ PARLA
art vibe film
Rhythm and words combined with imagery to create a medley of vibe. A collaboration with José Parla. Written and performed by José Parlá.
Edited and Designed by Maryam Shines
THE RUNWAY
art vibe film
Behind the scenes of the Mercedes-Benz runway show for Norisol Ferrari. There’s a quiet romance I always feel in fashion, even in the rush and rhythm of a runway setting.
Directed and Edited by Maryam Shines
camella EHLKE
artIST vibe film- docu-style
Camella Ehlke’s textile sculptures reimagine customized patchwork, a hallmark of her streetwear label 555 Soul’s aesthetic, to showcase a melding of fashion, design, and sculpture, and to serve as a homage to the realms of fashion and Hip-Hop expression. She has long been involved drawing from deadstock fabrics, Ehlke’s sculptural chairs and poufs exhibit Hip-Hop’s high-low aesthetic, harmonizing modernist furniture with streetwear. Featuring uneven shapes, pillowy textures, and vibrant patterns, these works embrace both form and style, an expressive love letter to her fashion community. Within her remixed artistic creations, the echoes of Ehlke’s 80s streetwear artifacts still resonate, offering a bridge between eras.
Directed, Shot and Edited by Maryam Shines
nyc in black & white
art and motion
I find freedom when I’m shooting without really thinking about the end result. Short vibey pieces like this bring me joy. The edit was inspired by an old track I used to love.
Directed, Edited and shot by MaryamShines
ICEBOUND
ARTSHOW FILM FOR TWISTEDLAMB
This film was used as part of a art show for artist TWISTEDLAMB. Shot on a freezing cold day where motorcycles and fire pits sat on top of a frozen lake. It captures the vibe and tone of the artist.
Shot and Edited by MaryamShines
a moment IN beirut
docu-style vibe
Sometimes it’s the little, unexpected moments during travels that I end up loving the most. Beirut totally stole my heart—the people, the food, the vibe.I celebrated my birthday and got to be part of the city’s first-ever Pride, which was such a powerful experience. In this video I captured Alsarah and the Nubatones as they walk to eat one of Beiruts most favored street food.
Directed, Edited and shot by MaryamShines
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