Nabil Mechi

Nabil Mechi played music at an early age and had a band by his early teens. He attended California State University in 1979, he found himself attracted to photography and studied it extensively. Nabil won a scholarship to study film making at the California Institute of the Arts in 1982. He completed his master thesis film ”The Buffer Zone” and graduated from Cal Arts in 1985. Nabil became a cinematographer and a documentary filmmaker in the early stage of his career that led to a lot of traveling in the States, Europe and the Middle East. Nabil received the "Kodak Prix De Tournage" in Avignon for his cinematography work on Maggie May. Film and Video editing was always dominant in Nabil's carrier. Throughout the years, Nabil has edited many films, documentaries and commercials. Since 1993, with the boom of digital editing technology, Nabil has edited nearly 350 music videos, many award winning videos, from artists such as Sting, Britney Spears, Toni Braxton and Smashmouth to Santana, Kid Rock, Jewel, Roots and Babyface. Rihanna's "Umbrella" won the 2007 VMA MTV "Best Video of the Year".

Music Videos 2008

1. Mariah Carey "I'll Be Lovin'U Long Time" Reactor dir. Chris Applebaum
2. Keri Hilson "Energy" Black Dog Films dir. Melina Matsoukas
3. Girls Aloud "Can't Speak French" Draw Pictures dir. Petro Papahadjopoulos
4. Leann Rimes "Good Friends and Glass of Wine" Anonymous Content dir. Phil Griffin
5. Brit & Alex "Let it Go" Reactor dir. Chris Applebaum
6. Natasha Bedingfield "Pocket Full of Sunshine" Anonymous Content dir. Alan Ferguson
7. Rascal Flatts "Everyday" Deaton Flanigen dir. Robert Deaton
8. Tami Chynn Featuring Akon "Frozen" Crossroads Films dir. Gil Green
9. Solange "I Decided" Black Dog Films dir. Melina Matsoukas
10. Puddle of Mudd "You Don't Have To Look Back Now" Factory Features dir. The Goetz Brothers
11. Hayden "Wake Up Call" Reactor dir. Chris Applebaum

Music Videos 2007

1. Rihanna/Jay Z "Umbrella" Reactor dir. Chris Applebaum (MTV TRL #1/ 05-07). Won 2 MTV VMA 07 Awards: Best Video of the Year,  Monster Single
   of the Year
2. Ashley Tisdale "He Said She Said" Reactor dir. Chris Applebaum
3. Wisin & Yandel "Te Quiero" Terrero Films dir. Jessy Terrero
4. Aly & AJ "Break Up 2" Reactor dir. Chris Applebaum
5. Collie Buddz "Mamachita" Terrero Films dir. Jesse Terrero
6. Santana featuring Nickelback "Into The Night" Terrero Films dir. Jessy Terrero
7. Kat De Luna "Am I Dreaming" Terrero Films dir. Jesse Terrero
8. Bob Sinclar "What I Want" KSA Productions dir. Denis Thybaud
9. Mary J. Blige "Just Fine" Reactor dir. Chris Applebaum
10. Britney Spears "Piece of Me" Crossroad Films dir. Wayne Isham

1. Rihanna, "S.O.S" Reactor dir. Chris Applebaum
   MTV Video Music Award Nominations 07-06 (Best New Artist & Viewer's Choice)
   Winner Best R&B MTV Europe 11-06
   Winner Best Music Video Award in Canada 08-06, MTV #1 Hot 5 Videos 04-06
   Winner MchMusic Award Canada 06-06
2. Paris Hilton, "Stars Are Blind" Reactor dir. Chris Applebaum
3. Aly & Aj "Chemicals React" Reactor dir. Chris Applebaum
4. Pussy Cat Dolls "Don't Need A Man" Reactor dir. Chris Applebaum
5. Everlife "Real Wild Child" Collaboration Factory dir. Urban Storm
   ("The Wild" Movie tie-in) Disney
6. Vanessa Hudgens "Come Back To Me" Reactor dir. Chris Applebaum

1. Natasha Bedingfield "Unwritten" Partisan dir. Chris Applebaum
2. Nikki Flores "Strike" Partizan dir. Chris Applebaum
3. Frankie J. "More Than Words" Partisan dir. Chris Applebaum
4. American Hi Fi "Geeks Get The Girls" Partisan dir. Chris Applebaum
5. Kelly Osbourne "OneWord" Partisan dir. Chris Applebaum

1. Fountains of Wayne "Mexican Wine" Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum
2. Hilary Duff "Fly" Partisan dir. Chris Applebaum
   (MTV top 10 TRL - Summer 2004)
3. Hanson "Penny & Me" Partisan dir. Chris Applebaum
   (#4 MTV Top 10 TRL)
4. Jessica Simpson "Take My Breath Away" Partisan dir. Chris Applebaum
   (#1 MTV Top 10 TRL)
5. Hilary Duff "Out Lips Are Sealed" Partisan dir. Chris Applebaum
   (MTV top 10 TRL)
6. Thornly "So Far So Good" Band Apart dir. Gavin Bowden
7. Delta Goodrem "Out of the Blue" Band Apart dir. Nigel Dick
8. American Hi Fi "Geeks get the Girls" dir. Chris Applebaum
9. Christmas with the Kranks Hollywood Records dir. Mike Sarkissian
10. Brie Larson "She Said" Partisan dir. Chris Applebaum

1. American Hi Fi "The Art of Losing" Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum
2. Fountains of Wayne "Stacy's Mom" Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum
   (MTV top 10 TRL)
   (People's Choice nomination for best video award)
   (Most played video on VH1/2003)
3. Hilary Duff "So Yesterday" Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum
   (MTV #1 on count down for top 10 TRL)
4. Cave In "Inspire" Band Apart dir. Gavin Bowden
5. Jewel "I Stand" Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum/Brand New School
6. Kid Rock "Feel Like Makin' Love" Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum

1. Celine Dion "Good Bye" Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum
2. Nick Carter "Help me" Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum
   (MTV #1 on Count down for top 10 TRL -Sep/Oct 2002)
3. Britney Spears "Overprotected" Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum
   (MTV #1 on Count down for top 10 TRL -April May/2002)
4. Britney Spears "I Love Rock & Roll" (Europe Release) Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum
5. Switched "Inside" Atlas dir. Gregory Dark
6. Mandy Moore "Cry" Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum
7. Glass Jaw "Cosmopolitan Blood" Raw Independent dir. Patrick Hoelck
8. Poverty "I’m Hatin" Form dir. Paul Boyd
9. Keith Urban "Someone Like You" Picture Vision dir. Trey Fanjoy
10. 3LW "I Do (Close to You)" Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum

1. SmashMouth "I'm a Believer"  dir. Scott Marshall Propaganda Films
   (MTV #3 on Count down for top 10 TRL - 2001)
2. Willa Ford "Did Ya Understand That" dir. Chris Applebaum
3. Mandy Moore "Crush" dir. Chris Applebaum Band Apart
   (MTV #1 on Count down for top 10 TRL - 2001)
4. Ben Folds "Still Fighting It" dir. Gavin Bowden Holiday
5. Bif Naked "I Love Myself Today" dir.Chris Robinson Squeak
6. Semisonic "Over My Head" dir. Chris Applebaum Band Apart
7. Drowning Pool "Bodies" dir. Gavin Bowden Holiday
8. Cold "End Of The World" dir. Jacques Rey Atlas
9. Tammi Cochran "I Cry" dir. Trey Fanjoy
10. Chelly Wright "Never Love U Enough" dir. Trey Fanjoy  Picture Vision
11. Reveille "What You got" dir. Jacques Rey Atlas
12. M2M "Everything" Dir. Chris Applebaum
13. Systematic " Deep Colors Bleed" dir. Jacques Rey Atlas
14. Soul Assassins "Real Life" dir.Estevan Arsenal
15. Cyndi Thompson "I always Liked That Best" dir. Trey Fanjoy
16. Myra "Miracles Happen" dir. Scott Marshall Propaganda Films

1. SmashMouth "Waste" dir. Gavin Bowden Holiday
2. DJ Quick "Pitch In On a Party" dir. Patrick Hoelck DNA
3. Sarah Brightman "Whiter Shade Of Pale" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
4. Billie Myers "Am I Here Yet" dir. Lawrence Carroll
5. Gerald Levert "Mr. Too Damn Good" dir. David Nelson X-ray
6. Bif Naked "We Are Not Gonna Take it" dir. Ulf Buddenslek Squeak Pictures
7. Jagged Edge “Promise” dir. Bryan Barber Arsenal
8. They Might be Giants/Malcolm in The Middle/ “Boss Of Me” dir. Ted Crittenden Arsenal
   
9. Kumbia Kings "U Don’t Love Me Anymore" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
10. Lara Fabian "I Am Who I Am" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
11. Lo ball "Uncomplicated" dir. Malek Akkad Skull Rock
12. SX10 "Heart of a Rebel" Dir. Estevan Oriol Arsenal
13. Soul Assassins “Real Life” dir. Estevan Oriol” Arsenal
14. Kathy Fisher “I Will Love You” dir. Craig Champion Charm
15. Jamie O'Neal "There Is No Arizona" dir. Lawrence Carroll
16. Talib Kweli “Move Something” dir. David Nelson X-Ray
17. Lara Fabian "I Will Love Again"" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films

1. Sting "Desert Rose" Propaganda dir. Paul Boyd
2. Mandy Moore "Candy" Squeak dir. Chris Robinson
3. Juvenile "Back That Thang Up" FM Rocks dir. Dave Meyers
4. Raphael Saadiq "Get Involved" dir. Sanji Shooting Star
5. Silverchair "Anthem 2000" Holiday dir. Gavin Bowden
6. Tash & Raekwon "Rap Life" dir. Chris Robinson Squeak Pictures
7. Lit "Worst Enemy" Holiday dir. Gavin Bowden
8. Jagged Edge "Keys To the Range" dir. Chris Robinson Squeak Pictures
9. KCI & Jojo dir. Tim Story FM Rocks
10. Shawn Mullins "What’s Life" dir. Elizabeth Frielander DNA
11. Tommy Henrickson "I See the Sun" dir. Eric Heimbolt Shooting Star
12. Ani Di Franco "Amazing Grace" dir. Rob Howard Eros
13. Nancy Wilson "If I Had My Way" dir. Troy Stratos Stratosphere Productions
14. Keesha "You Got Me Where You Want" dir. Lara Schwartz MJZ
15. Lil’Mo "Do you wanna Dance" dir. Patrick Hoelck DNA
16. Bryan Adams "Best Of Me" Propaganda dir. Paul Boyd

1. Babyface/Des're "Fire" dir. Billy Woodruff Geneva Films
2. Back St Boys "I'll never break your heart" dir. Billy Woodruff Geneva Films
3. Cassius "Foxy" dir. Roman Coppola Director's Bureau
4. Davina "Come over to my place" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
5. Esperanza "They don't understand me" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
6. Brian Mc Knight "Hold Me" dir. Darren Grant Shooting Star
7. Chico De Barges "No Guarantee" dir. Billy Woodruff Geneva Films
8. Chico De Barges "Virgin" dir. Billy Woodruff Geneva Films
9. Luther Van Ross "I Know" dir. Billy Woodruff Geneva Films
10. Andre Crouch "Pray" dir. Marc Bennett Quest
11. Tito & Tarantula "From dusk til' dawn" dir. Kai Sehr Rearview
12. Khaleel "No Mercy" dir. Marcel Langenegger Propaganda Films
13. Megadeth "Risk" Concert Film Capitol Records dir. Kyle LaBranche

1. Usher "You Make Me Wanna" dir. Billy Woodruff Geneva Films
2. INXS "Everything" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
3. Zap Mama dir. Sanghi Propaganda Films
4. Kirk Franklin "Stomp" dir. Darren Grant Shooting Star
5. Mia-X/Master P "Party Don't Stop" dir. Michael Martin Shooting Star
6. Sisco "In my Bed" dir. Darren Grant Shooting Star
7. TimbaLand "Up Jumps the Boogie" dir. Billy Woodruff Geneva Films
8. Ginuwine "I'll Do Anything" dir. Billy Woodruff Geneva Films
9. Devo Concert Trailer dir. Jerry Casale Crash Films
10. Laurnea dir. Chris Erskin FM Rocks
11. SWV dir. Jesse Vaughan Shooting Star
12. Chantal Krevazuk "Wayne" dir. Gavin Bowden Original Films
13. DubStar "Stars" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
14. Brand New Heavies "You've Gotta a Friend" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
15. Joi "Ghetto Superstar" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
16. Fat "Downtime" dir. Jerry Casale Crash Films
17. Refreshments "Good Year" dir. Jerry Casale Crash Films
18. Sandra dir. Jesse Vaughan Shooting Star
19. Next Level dir. Chris Erskin FM Rocks
20. Brownstone "Kiss & Tell" dir. Billy Woodruff Geneva Films

1. Toni Braxton "Making Me High" Propaganda dir. Bille Woodruff
   (MTV Nomination, VH1 award, Billboard award)
2. Tevin Campbell "Come back to the world" dir. Billy Woodruff Propaganda Films
3. Robbi Rossa Madre tierra Angela Alvarado Original Films
   (MTV International award, billboard Award)
4. Roots "Clones" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
5. Ice T "I must stand" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
6. Chaka Demus dir. Guy Guillet Original Films
7. Puff Johnson "All over your Face" dir. Billy Woodruff Geneva Films
8. Joi "I believe" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
9. Rashan Patterson "Stop by" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
10. Presidents of the U.S.A "Dune Buggy" dir. Roman Coppola Mars Media
11. Ras Caz "Miami life" dir. Louis Nader Propaganda Films
12. Toni Rich "Missing you" dir. Billy Woodruff Geneva Films
13. Toni Rich "Leaving you" dir. Billy Woodruff Geneva Films
14. Himuro "Squall" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
15. Ani Di Franco "Joyful Girl" dir. Rob Howards Eros
16. Seiko "Good for you" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
17. Luther Van Ross "I can make it better" dir. Billy Woodruff Geneva Films
18. Sisco (Dru Hill) "Sleeping in my bed" dir. Darren Grant Shooting Star

1. Presidents of the U.S. "Peaches" Original Film dir. Roman Coppola
2. Roots "Proceed" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
3. Thurston Moore "Ono Soul" dir. David Markey Power Films
4. Nancy Boys "Deep Sleep Motel" dir. Roman Coppola Original Films
5. Everclear "Hero Girl" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
6. Presidents of the U.S.A "Kitty" dir. Roman Coppola Original Films
7. Josh Claytonfelt "Window" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
8. Satchel "Suffering" dir. Paul Boyd Propaganda Films
9. Love Battery "Harold Pink Room" dir. Roman Coppola Original Films
10. Ru Paul "Free to Be" dir. Albert Sanchez Ru Management
11. Ru Paul "Snapshot" dir. Ru Management Ru Management
12. Max-A- Million "Fat Boy" dir. Alex Munoz Oil Factory
13. Chris Whitley "My Heart is Ready" Paul Boyd Propaganda Films

Commercials 1998-2008

1. Candies "Hayden" Reactor dir. Chris Applebaum
2. Chevy Malibu "Mary J. Blige Serious Style" "Translation" dir. Chris Applebaum
3. Carl's Jr. Patty Melt "Schooled" Mendelzohn/Zien dir. Chris Applebaum
4. Hardee's "Breakfast Club" Mendelsohn/Zien dir. John Mastromonaco
5. Hardee's "Patty Melt" Mendelzohn/Zien dir. John Mastromonaco
6. Nestle "Lunallegre" dir. Kasper Barfoed Publicis Milano
7. VW "G3" dir. Michael Bernard Collab. Factory/VW Germany
8. Carl's Jr. "Paris" dir. Chris Applebaum Mendelsohn/Zien
9. Givenchy Paris  “No Boundaries” dir Ozwald Boateng
   (Opening at Montreal Film Fest. 2006)
10. Ozwald Boateng London  “Catching Dreams” dir Ozwald Boateng
11. Mandalay Bay "Be Yourself. At Home" Partisan dir. Chris Applebaum
12. Bally "Bally Total Fitness" Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum
13. Haagen-Daaz Japan Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum
14. Fanta Band Apart dir. Chris Applebaum
15. "Cotonnelle" Cucoloris dir. Danny Ducovny
16. Disney "This is what  I want to see"  Dir. Paul Boyd Atlas
17. "Checkers" Rally's dir. Danny Ducovny
18. "The Flea Master" Evolution/PBS dir. Gerald V. Casale
19. "Pigs" Evolution/PBS dir. Gerald V. Casale
20. "Men" Evolution/PBS dir. Gerald V. Casale
21. Studio Artist Direct dir. Gerald V. Casale
22. Reporter AOL dir. Elizabeth Peren
23. Studio Movie Channel dir. Linda Kahn
24. Cher HBO dir.Twin Art
25. LAX Propaganda Films dir. Douglas Gayeton
26. L.A Voices Propaganda Films dir. Douglas Gayeton
27. L.A Convention Center Propaganda dir. Douglas Gayeton
28. Desert Flower Oh Oui Productions dir. Didier Costa
29. Rawling Norah Productions dir. Leslie Smith
30. 123 Disney/Twin Art dir. Linda Kahn
31. Risk Megadeth dir. Kyle LaBrache
32. Brummel & Brown dir. Paul Boyd Atlas
33. Pepso Oh Oui Productions dir. Didier Costa
34. Motorola “Bluetooth” dir. Aaron Green

1. "Living Luminaries" on "The Serious Business of Hapiness" 2007- dir. Larry Kurnarsky 107 Min Gotham Metro
2. "Pieces of Heaven" Brazilian Music 2006 dir. Roee Peled
3. DEVO LIVE full length concert 2004 DVD dir Gerald V. Casale Client: RHINO Records
4. "House Concerts: The Home Invasion Tour" 2005 dir John Mullenhauer 102 min
5. Don's Plum 2002 Polo Pictures RD Robb
   (Leonardo Di Caprio, Tobey Macquire)
6. Rhythm & Smoke 1998 Tuareg/Pionneer Doushan Gersi
   (Cuban music & cigars)
7. Deep Kick, Red Hot Chili Peppers 1993 Cineville Josh Evans
   
8. Dead Girl 1997 Crosslights Adam Coleman 'Avid Editor'
9. Arranged Marriage 1996 Picture Mill Michael Lansky
10. Inside the Goldmine 1993 Cineville Josh Evans
11. Running Wild 1992 Soleil Films Philippe Blot
12. Maggie May 1990 St Gates Marika Menutis
    (Kodak Award 91- Avignon)
    (Chicago Film Fest Award 91)
13. Nomad's Land 1984 Cal Arts Bachelor Thesis
    (Special Prize of the Jury at the Stockholm Kaleidoscope Film Festival)

1. Choke 2000 Propaganda/Atom Films Paul Boyd
2. Mother's Day 1996 Marc Bennett
3. Sacre Coeur Du Sud 1993 Rapide Dance Group (Petit Theatre, New Orleans)
4. Pierrot 1992 St Gates Productions
5. Purge 1986 Marc Finkel
6. Buffer Zone 1985 Cal Arts Master Thesis Film

1. "Big Shot Live" Trailers dir. James Bruce CBS/Scouts Well Productions 2008
2. "Living Luminaries" on "The Serious Business of Happiness" 2007 dir. Larry Kurnarsky 107 Min Gotham Metro
3. Zecco EPK/Press Kit Producer. Jesse Gift
4. "Today's View" Time Share Relief TV Show/Presentation - DVD
5. "Pieces of Heaven" Brazilian Music 2006 dir. Roee Peled
6. DEVO LIVE full length concert 2004 DVD dir Gerald V. Casale Client: Rhino
7. "House Concerts: The Home Invasion Tour" 2005 dir John Mullenhauer 102 min
8. DVD Premiere Awards 2002 Show (introducing Kill Bill)
9. Rythm & Smoke 1998 Tuareg Films Doussan Gersi
   (Music & Cigars in Cuba) (90 min)
10. Back St Boys 1997 Jive Records Kai Sehr
    (150 min)
11. Deep Kick 1997 docu-fiction featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers Warner/Original Films Gavin Bowdene (140 min)
12. Look of the Year 1995 Elite
    (World Super Models of the Year 60 min)
13. Rockmore 1994 St Gates Productions Louis Nader
    (Artist in New Orleans) (30 min)
14. Something Within me 1993 Road Films Mary Shelton
    (Gospel Music) (60 min)
15. Red River 1993 Murex Productions Nabil Mechi
    (War in Beirut) (28 min)
16. Eco Mardis gras 1992 Wetland Productions Luke Fontana
    (Wetland in New Orleans) (60 min)
17. Crack Kills 1992 Comissioned by the Mayor of New 0rleans.
    (Educational for children against Crack)(12 min)
18. Women of New Orleans 1991 Big Easy Productions
    (Portrait of 4 women from New Orleans)(60 min)
    ''Grand Jury Price at New Orleans Film Festival 1991''
19. Model for a video 1990 Jean Tardy
    Contemporary Art Center of New Orleans(60min)
    (Artist/Architect Robert Tannen).