Discover Top Freelancers in United Arab Emirates

As a versatile Videographer, Director of Photography, Video Editor, Photographer, and Motion Graphics Designer based in Dubai, I bring over five years of extensive experience in documentary and TV production. My career spans a wide range of genres, including corporate films, TV shows, reality shows, TV commercials, and infotainment documentaries. Over the past two years, I have specialized in remote video editing for international clients, utilizing my expertise in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe After Effects for compositing and color grading. My portfolio, available at Behance, showcases a diverse array of projects that highlight my ability to deliver high-quality visual content. Driven by ambition and a passion for storytelling, I am dedicated to crafting compelling narratives and visually stunning media. My technical proficiency, combined with a keen eye for detail, allows me to excel in both the creative and technical aspects of video production.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Sound Designer
• Art Director
• Sound Mixer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Colorist

Based in Dubai, Martin is an experienced Director of Photography and Director with a passion for creating images and bringing a storyline to life. Martin is a dedicated filmmaker with creative flare and honest professionalism. Creating impactive content that is engaging and enhances companies' brands is key to him.His work covers a wide-range of productions including commercials, documentaries, branded content, short films and music videos. With over 10 years of experience in the film and television industry, Martin has worked with the Arri range Alex Mini, Amira, Alexa, and the Red range of cameras. For smaller budget projects he has worked with the Sony FS7, Canon C series, and the Blackmagic URSA mini pro. Martin brings skill and vision to every production and provides a consultative approach to his clients. A cornerstone of his success is his ability to bring the whole production team together to ensure the team is working towards the same goal.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I'm based in both Dubai, UAE and Mumbai, India, and I've contributed as a cinematographer to a wide array of projects, including narrative drama, commercials, documentaries, music videos, and a multitude of other premium video productions. ​ My documentary film experience extends from Wildlife and Natural History Films to world class documentaries on Environment, Current Affair, Entertainment, True Crime, Travel and Food, Music, Dance, Sports, Festival, Architecture, Magician’s TV Specials, Biographies and Observational Documentaries. ​ Over the years of working in diverse projects of varied budgets, scale and scope; I have mastered the technical and artistic ability to adapt and successfully execute all kinds of projects while preserving the creative integrity of the film. I possess extensive technical knowledge and professional experience in operating a wide range of cinema-grade high-end cameras, including those from Arri, Red, Sony, Canon, many other popular video cameras.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Line Producer / On-Location

and poetic visuals. Whether aerials, tracking shots, underwater or land, he will roll on the action. Pick a camera, he’s worked it. He’s the perfect balance between conceptual and technical. Steele’s passion for ideas and expression in motion picture and photography has propelled him through a 16 year career in video and photo production. Graduating with an honors in Motion Picture from the South African School of Motion Picture and Live Performance Arts, Steele found himself immersed in the fast paced, ever changing world of film, commercials, reality television and travel documentaries. Steele was trained to shoot on film, but was an early adopter of digital video technology, which has become so prevalent today. He took advantage of cinema camera and developed a unique style that he incorporates into his cinematography. Steele serves the vision as he shapes and discovers light, composition and movement.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP

My name is Raz, I am a director, DOP and editor with 10 years experience. I started out as an event videographer, and only in the recent years realized my passion for storytelling so I've switched my career to Documentary filmmaking and creating creative social media content for my clients. I work with my clients from concept and structure, all the way to post production. Being a musician, and having graduated from Sound Engineering, audio and music play a BIG part in all my films to convey the emotion and keeping viewers engaged. My most notable work includes: *Arzaq Location: Egypt Client: Personal Role: Concept, director, DOP, editor. A short, docu-style, film about an organization in Cairo that empowers women from lower classes to earn income, learn about parenting, and their value in society. They created a fashion workshop to unite all these women. *What are we doing Today for Tomorrow? Location: Seychelles Client: Expo2020 Dubai Role: Concept, director, DOP, editor. A documentary about the efforts Seychelles is taking to preserve their nature for the generations to come. *Opportunity Location: Cuba Client: Expo2020 Dubai Role: Concept, director, DOP, editor. Not everything is only one thing. A documentary about the opportunities Cuba provides its citizens, from free education, to be able to achieve the bio medical advancements they have so far.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

SHOOTER, EDITOR, DIRECTOR! am a passionate independent film maker based in Dubai, UAE. I have been working as Shooter/videographer and Editor for more than 8 years, during this time I have worked on several social media promotional videos, commercial videos, documentary films, educational videos, timelapse projects, short films and event coverages. I have also done several timelapse projects including 6-8 months construction timelapse for number of government clients including Dubai and Abu Dhabi government. For examples of my work, https://vimeo.com/abdulmajidabbasi. All the videos are filmed and edited by me. I have full command over editing softwares like Adobe Premier, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Audition. Some of my clients include Boehringer Ingelheim, Project Partners, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs Abu Dhabi, Al Batha, Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority, Cambridge Middle East Interiors, GECO MnE, Purple Media, Shaukat Khanam Memorial, VIP Room, Brown Consultancy, Taylormade, Mind Bridge NLP, Central Trading Company, Mediclinic, HTS Interior Architects & Engineers and Knowledge E.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer
• Colorist

Haytham Saqr Film and TV Director and Producer.? Haytham Saqr, born in Ismailia - Egypt, in 1979, he majored in English Language and Literature at Cairo University in 2000. A veteran Film and TV Producer, Haytham held several positions that stretch over 12 years of experience in local as well as regional markets. His experience in the media industry varies from audio production and direction to TV programs, documentaries, commercials & films. Started in the year 2000 as an Assistant Production Manager in one of the major production houses in Cairo, he has been producing film and TV content ever since. He held different positions in a variety of high profile production houses, advertising agencies and TV stations both in Egypt and the UAE. Recently, Haytham has decided to venture into directing where he went in 2010 to study filmmaking in the US and experimenting with short films and fillers, while retaining his status as a veteran producer in the Middle East. Since early 2007, he has been operating from Dubai, UAE, where he lives and works.

• Documentary DP

In my twelve years in broadcasting, I have worked both on air and in the production of television and radio on : Election roadshows, xenophobia discussion programmes, Jobs and Economy feature shows, Parliamentary debates, Mumbai Terror Attacks and more recently the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela. I love this craft. Putting together something unique, creative and memorable is what journalism is all about. I have interviewed South African President Jacob Zuma, former President Thabo Mbeki , former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda as well as ministers, leading economists, philanthropists .and mostly importantly Joe Soap, to tell tales not yet known and give a voice to those not fully exposed to this sometimes monster, the media. I am a Journalist. Love the job. I cover all types of stories but have an keen interest in covering Political stories of any nature. From Party politics, Dirty Politics !, Policy matters, Parliament and most importantly - how people are affected and influenced by it. Most of all, creative storytelling is my life passion. I am a world traveller..adventurer but usually, comfortably in front of the unblinking eye of the lens.

• Documentary DP

Acen Razvi is a British cinematographer, director, and editor, working out of Dubai and London. His creative journey began in London during the 90s, where his deep roots in music production and sound design naturally evolved into a successful career in cinematography and post-production. Acen’s broad experience in the film industry has led him to collaborate with some of the world’s most prestigious brands and agencies across fashion, music, corporate, and government sectors. His documentary work, both Director/Dp has solidified his standing as an expert in the field both live action and in post production. Clients: BBC, Conde Nast, Diageo, Lexus, Emirates Global Aluminium, Dubai Tourism, African + Eastern, Abu Dhabi Ports, Kizad, Mini BMW, Skoda, Memac Ogilvy, M&C Saatchi, Dubai Government, Dubai Police, ZUMA, Fit Republik, Emaar, Jumeirah Hotels, Peroni, Dmcc,Marriott Hotels, Jotun Paints, DFTC, PopArabia, Infiniti, Maine F&B, Jumeriah Group, Emaar, Arabian Automobiles, Isuzu, Zyed

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Being natively fluent in both Arabic and English has allowed me to expand my experience beyond my local and regional culture. With a diverse portfolio that includes more than just local productions, I've had the opportunity to service international productions from around the world and lead productions outside the UAE in Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, Lebanon, South Africa, and Zanzibar. As a producer and production manager, I have been engrossed in all aspects of putting a production together, working as a central hub for all elements of projects. This has included liaising and working closely with both private and government entities in regard to policies, procedures and processes to ensure a smooth workflow between the production and the third party suppliers. Having worked on a wide range of projects has also put me in a position to work internationally on multiple occasions. Through these projects I have gotten a better understanding of the various approaches to film production in differen

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

I'm an award-winning a multimedia producer and director who specialises in developing, filming, producing and directing factual documentaries, multimedia news and social video content creation. Recently named UK's Young Journalist of the year 2023, my original stories have gone on to influence legislation changes in the UK, engage new under 35 audiences and lead to noteworthy national coverage. I have 8 years of experience producing and filming original documentary, social media video and news content for national broadcast platforms such as the BBC and Bloomberg, making some off the BBC's most viral stories for under-35 audiences in the past year. I work as a one-woman team developing stories and briefs that utilise my thorough journalism techniques, after which I will film, produce, direct and edit the content myself. This can be for a bespoke short social media, in-depth news package or a 30minute documentary.

• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Audio Storyteller
• Digital Content Creator
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Fixer
• TV News Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer
• Executive Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Social Media Producer
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Content Strategist

Adnan Kandhar is a highly accomplished individual in the field of entertainment, known for his roles as a director, concept writer, and content creator. He holds a prominent position among Pakistan's top 10 music directors, showcasing his exceptional talents in the industry. His dedication and creativity have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Lux Style Award and the Hum TV Award in Pakistan, along with accolades from international festivals. With an impressive portfolio, Adnan Kandhar has successfully crafted over 200 music videos for some of the most renowned singers in Pakistan, while also contributing his expertise to television commercials. He graduated from the esteemed National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore, Pakistan, showcasing his commitment to education and excellence. With a rich experience spanning 11 years, Adnan Kandhar continues to make significant contributions to the world of entertainment, leaving a lasting impact on the creative landscape.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Event Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Executive Producer
• Production Company
• Digital Content Creator
• Commercial DP
• Art Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Storyboard Artist

freelance journalist in the UAE, TV presenter and creative producer. I work with with different international TV channels. I do all formats of shooting in the UAE and Middle Easte for news filming of events, live broadcasts, reports, exclusive interviews, expert news comments, documentaries I work as a presenter, journalist, producer and filming organizer organization support for film crews producing locations and characters for shooting Over 10 years of TV experience Formerly: Russia-1, Russia-24 (more than 6 years) news economics, prime time economic program producer, exclusive news producer, journalist and story writer. Correspondent from America for the Russian channel Russia 24, economics. Projects international: MBC Group Middle East (main producer at the World Cup), CNBC America (creation of an exclusive documentary film). CGTN - news design work. The international TV channel RTVI is the host and creator of the author's program about business and the economy.

• TV News Producer
• Art Director
• Full-Service Live Production
• Creative Director
• Executive Producer
• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist

Shehzad Hameed Ahmad is a Pakistani freelance journalist and documentary filmmaker with experience that spans over 18 years, directing over 50 documentary films across Brazil, Bangladesh, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Pakistan, Philippines, Cambodia, Afghanistan, India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Malaysia, Indonesia and Nepal. His work has ranged from filming with the III Percent white militia in the US, investigating Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed’s Lashkar-e-Taiba and ISIS recruiters in Marawi, exposing Nepali child marriages, illegal gold mining in Brazil's Amazon forests, filming underwater to investigate the Great Barrier Reef's bleaching to filming human rights violations in Afghanistan, Indonesia and Philippines. His work has broadcast on Al Jazeera, TVF International, Toggle, Dawn News, National Geographic, TV Ontario, Deutsche Welle, CNA and Crime & Investigation Channel. Ahmad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Documentary Filmmaking from NYU.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer

Dynamic Video Production Lead with a proven ability to conceptualize, execute, and deliver high-impact video content across diverse industries. Adept at managing the entire production lifecycle, from client collaboration and creative direction to post-production and final delivery. Demonstrated success in driving business growth, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring financial accountability. Production: Full Project Lifecycle Management | Creative Direction | Technical Proficiency| Post-Production Oversight | Social Media Video Strategy | Podcast Production Business: Business Development | Client Collaboration | Team Leadership | Financial Management | Logistical Production Management | Creative problem solving Technical: Adobe Premier | After Effect (AE) Photoshop, Avid, Final Cut Pro Photography | Videography Editing |Basic color correction & grading | AI video production

• Creative Director
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Podcast Producer
• Storyboard Artist
• Digital Content Creator
• Content Strategist
• Non-Fiction Film Director

"Multi Award winner Emirati filmmaker, after his recent debut Marwan the boxer at Abu Dhabi film festival which picked up first prize, this time debuts his latest project Zaabil Interactive Film at Dubai International Film Festival as UAE’s first interactive film." - DIFF I have been involved in the industry for 10 years starting out by competing in the Emirates Film Competition and has accomplished many unique film projects from telephoni ( film made totally with iPhone ) to 6 second film with vine which was participated at Tribeca Film festival and received much recognition worldwide and on the web, tweeted by twitter founder Jack dorsi at the time. I run my own production house Kiyany® media which focuses on cinematic non fictional storytelling from region.  More about me and work I have done visit our site.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Commercial DP
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Diane Farah is an award winning Lebanese-Canadian Director, Screenwriter and Editor specializing in branded and online content. After completing her higher film studies between Beirut and Montreal, she hoped around a few more cities exploring the many facets of the world of film - she now calls Dubai home. While working across different platforms such as documentary, web-series, fiction and video art she has a soft spot for social issues and telling people's stories throughout. Her online content has amassed over 5 million in views. Her clients include: Pepsi, Hermes, Cartier, Bobby Brown, Dove, l’Oreal, Intel, Dubai Expo 2020, Dubai Summer Surprises, Al Madar Finance & Investment, First Gulf Bank, Maggi and Imagenation etc...

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Director / Creative Director intrigued by visual storytelling. Dirk is an award winning director and creative director intrigued by visual storytelling. His work is a combination of sophisticated visuals, considered composition, and nuanced storytelling. A Longstanding experience as visual effects supervisor completes his intimate knowledge of the the whole filmmaking pipeline. Dirk works on a wide variety of projects developed in live action or CG - or as a combination of both, with a particular attention to visual storytelling. Developing concepts, finding the right way to elaborate a communications strategy and transforming it into compelling visual content for a variety of platforms is what he loves.

• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist

11vent Media Art Production, established in Dubai in 2024, specializes in high-end media production, from commercials to documentaries, short films, and event organizing. We transform brands into legends by fusing creativity with innovation, creating unforgettable visual narratives that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our services span commercial and documentary production, post-production, color grading, and event planning, all tailored to meet the distinct needs of UAE-based companies. Partner with us to craft compelling, cinematic content that captures and captivates. At 11vent, we don’t just tell stories; we bring visions to life. Unleash your story today—contact us to set it in motion. #StrengthInVision #ArtInMotion

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Digital Content Creator
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist

Pravda has been a renowned establishment since 2003. Being in the industry for more than 15 years now, we have already mastered the art of photography and film making. Aside from photography and film making, Pravda also specializes in producing Digital Content, Graphic Design, Animation, Professional Audio Recording as well as Lights and Sounds. The long years of experience and continuous development of our work have made us one of the most renowned establishments in UAE. Our clients hail from various sectors such as government, private and public sectors. To name a few, Zayed University, St Regis, Solida Fashion, Rose London, Abu Dhabi Municipality Authority, Abu Dhabi Education Council, Masdar and many more.

• Corporate Videographer
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Production Company
• Fixer