Creative Director · Film Director · Washington DC

I help brands and institutions turn their mission into stories people remember — and act on.

Remon Henes is a Washington DC–based Creative Director, Film Director, and platform builder with 18+ years of experience turning complex ideas, communities, and institutions into powerful visual campaigns.

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Remon Henes — Creative Director & Film Director, Washington DC
Washington, DC · Creative Director · Film Director
18+
Years of creative direction & film
3
Borderless production — any language, any market, any audience

"I help government agencies, brands, and institutions turn their ideas, missions, and communities into campaigns that move people — and get results — without the creative chaos that slows most productions down."

Who I Work With

Built for the clients who
need more than a vendor

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Government & Public Institutions

You have a mandate, a mission, and an audience that needs to trust you. I build the visual platforms, campaigns, and shows that make government communication feel human — and credible.

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Nonprofits & Organizations

Your cause deserves a visual identity as powerful as your work. I help organizations build media platforms and campaigns that earn attention, trust, and action from the communities you serve.

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Brands & Creative Teams

You need senior creative leadership without the full-time overhead. I embed as Creative Director or ECD to lead campaigns and raise the quality of everything you ship.

Original Platforms & Shows

I don't just execute.
I build what doesn't exist yet.

Beyond client work, Remon has conceived, launched, and led original media platforms, shows, and broadcasts from the ground up — proof of the creative vision and operational leadership he brings to every engagement.

Community Platform · Washington DC

DC Zesty Story

A digital storytelling platform Remon founded to show the joyful, human side of Washington DC — a city the world usually sees only through a political lens. Built an audience of nearly 9,000 on Instagram through authentic, character-driven stories.

Platform Founder Content Strategy Film Direction Community Building
Broadcast Platform · Dot Lemon

Shows & Broadcasts

Remon has conceived and directed original shows and broadcast formats for organizations and media institutions — from concept development and talent direction to full production and distribution strategy.

Show Development Broadcast Direction Format Creation Distribution
Government & Institutional Media

Platforms for Gov & Organizations

Remon has built and led media platforms for government agencies and public institutions — developing the creative infrastructure, editorial voice, and visual language that help these organizations communicate their mission to the public.

Media Strategy Platform Architecture Editorial Direction Public Comms
Let's Build Something Together →

Available to develop original platforms, shows, and campaigns for government agencies, institutions, and organizations.

What I Do

Not just deliverables.
Outcomes.

Every engagement is built around what your audience feels and does — not just what looks good in a deck.

Creative Leadership

Creative Direction & Executive Creative Direction

I lead creative from strategy through execution — overseeing concept development, visual identity, tone, and team direction so your brand communicates with clarity and impact.

Campaign Concepting Brand Voice Team Direction Creative Strategy
Storytelling

Film Direction & Video Production

Award-winning film and video production for advertising, documentary, corporate, and social content. I direct stories that connect with any audience — powered by an AI-native workflow with no language limits.

Commercials Documentaries Brand Films Social Content
Platform Building

Digital Media Strategy & Platform Development

I help organizations build digital media platforms that grow audiences and drive action — from content strategy and editorial architecture to full platform launch and ongoing direction.

Platform Strategy Show Development Channel Build-Out Audience Growth
Fractional Leadership

Freelance CD / ECD Consulting

Need a senior creative voice without a full-time commitment? I work as a fractional Creative Director or Executive Creative Director — embedded in your team, accountable to your goals.

Fractional CD Creative Audits Campaign Reviews Mentorship
Remon Henes — Creative Director & Film Director on set
About Remon Henes

18+ years building
stories that matter.

Remon Henes is a Washington DC–based Creative Director, Film Director, and founder of Dot Lemon — a global creative and video production agency built for a borderless world.

Over 18 years, Remon has led visual storytelling for global brands, government institutions, and media platforms — always with one goal: make the audience feel something and take action.

"Creative work that doesn't move people is just decoration. Every story I direct is designed to create a shift."

— Remon Henes

As founder of DC Zesty Story, he built an original platform that reveals the human side of Washington DC. Through Dot Lemon, he delivers campaigns, shows, and branded content for clients across the US, MENA, and Latin America.

🌐 Multilingual Production 🤖 AI-Native Workflow 🌍 Global Reach
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Founder, Dot Lemon (2021)

A global video production and creative agency delivering campaigns, documentaries, shows, and brand content across the US, MENA, and Latin America — with no language barriers.

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Creator, DC Zesty Story

An original community storytelling platform showcasing the human stories of Washington DC — built from zero to nearly 9,000 Instagram followers.

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Award-Winning Producer & Filmmaker

18+ years of recognized creative work in video, advertising, documentary, and platform production.

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Borderless by Design

AI-native production workflow built for a world without language barriers — any audience, any market, without losing the story's soul.

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Voice of America — EL-Saha

Creator of a multilingual media platform under VOA, leading a team between Cairo and Washington DC to reach diverse audiences globally.

Selected Work

Stories that moved
people to act

Dot Lemon — Brand Work
Creative Agency · Global

Dot Lemon — Brand Work

Commercial, documentary, and corporate video campaigns for brands across the US, MENA, and Latin America.

DC Zesty Story
Community Platform · Washington DC

DC Zesty Story

A storytelling platform revealing the joyful, human side of Washington DC — one story at a time.

Government & Institutional Campaigns
Government & Institutional

Gov & Org Campaigns

Media platforms, shows, and campaigns built for government agencies and public institutions across the US and MENA.

Watch the Work

See what 18 years of direction looks like.

Selected films, campaigns, and platform work from Remon Henes and Dot Lemon.

Film · Remon Henes

Book AD | 'Ala Balad El-Mahboub — The Last Journey of Zamzam' | Dir-Cut

Director's cut of the book advertisement for "Ala Balad El-Mahboub," following Zamzam's final journey.

Film · Dot Lemon

The Think Table | Immigrant Heritage Month

A Dot Lemon production celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month through storytelling and conversation.

Documentary · Remon Henes

Magda Saleh and El-Raes Hassan | Documentary

A documentary portrait exploring the lives and legacies of Magda Saleh and El-Raes Hassan.

Film · Dot Lemon

Teta Nijmeh & Laila | Dot Lemon Original Production

An original Dot Lemon production — an intimate story of generations, memory, and connection.

Event · Dot Lemon

Arab America Heritage Month | Event

A Dot Lemon event production honoring Arab America Heritage Month through live coverage and storytelling.

Film · Dot Lemon

Anny's Bite of Egypt: Beyond Stereotypes | Dot Lemon Original Production

An original Dot Lemon series — a culinary journey through Egypt that challenges perceptions and celebrates culture.

Film · Remon Henes

G+JI Feminist Voices Series: Rokhaya Diallo

A film production for the G+JI Feminist Voices Series featuring journalist and activist Rokhaya Diallo.

Film · Remon Henes

YWCA NYC | After-School Program | PS90

A documentary short for YWCA New York City, capturing the impact of their after-school program at PS90.

Let's Work Together

Your next campaign
starts with one conversation.

Whether you need a Creative Director, Film Director, or a strategic partner to build something new — I'm available for freelance projects, consulting engagements, and fractional leadership.

Email Remon →
Freelance CD / ECD Film Direction Platform Building Gov & Org Campaigns Shows & Broadcasts Fractional Leadership