Career Summary
Award-winning filmmaker and creative leader with 18+ years of experience in high-impact films, documentaries, corporate media, and immersive productions. Collaborated with global brands and cultural institutions, including Aramco, DHL, MBC, VICE, and Netflix, producing content for high-profile events and audiences. Recognized for combining artistic vision with operational excellence, building streamlined production workflows, and mentoring emerging filmmakers to achieve quality results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Radio, TV & Film, California State University, Fullerton, USA 2006.
Associate Diploma in Computer Programming, Alalamiah Institute, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2001.
Languages
Arabic (Fluent), English (Fluent), German (Proficient).
Workshops Conducted
Creative Partnership between Producers & Directors
The Film Producer's Course
It Takes a Village to Make a Film
The Film Producer's Course
Moving Image Studios, Film Jury
Interactive Cinema & Evolution of Film
Immersive and Interactive Films
Moving Image Studios, FilmsJury
Fundamentals of Filmmaking (Online Class)
Roles & Responsibilities of a Producer
Youth Filmmaking Camp (Arizona)
Youth Editing Camp (Inland Empire)
Youth Filmmaking Camp (Bay Area)
Youth Filmmaking Camp (Inland Empire)
How Muslims Can Influence Hollywood (Lectures)
Ignite the Sene, Riyadh Mar 2023
Al-Hasa Cinema Club Jul 2023
Creative Mornings, Khobar Oct 2022
Cultural Center in Dammam Dec 2021
Imam Abdulrahman University Dec 2021
Cinema Builders KSA Feb 2021
Al-Hasa Cinema Club Dec 2020
Imam Abdulrahman University Dec 2020
Osarh Academy Aug 2020
Ithra Cinema Club Sep 2018
MAS Media Foundation July 2008
MAS Media Foundation May 2008
MAS Media Foundation May 2008
MAS Media Foundation Nov 2007
MAS Media Foundation 2007 - 2008
Addtional Training
Line Producing & Production Management
Production Design Essentials Creative
The Producers Course
Knowledge Management Essentials
Effective Communication
Screenwriting Workshop
Project Management Essentials
Executive Presentations
Speaking with Impact
Fostering Effective Comm
Communicating for Results
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Creative Media Skills Institute
Creative Media Skills Institute
British Film Institute / Saudi Film Authority
Saudi Aramco Leadership Center
Saudi Aramco Leadership Center
Film Independent / Saudi Film Authority
Saudi Aramco Leadership Center
Saudi Aramco Leadership Center
Saudi Aramco Leadership Center
Saudi Aramco Leadership Center
Saudi Aramco Leadership Center
Saudi Aramco Leadership Center
Jun 2021
Jun 2021
Apr 2021
Jul 2019
Jun 2019
Aug 2018
Nov 2018
Jul 2018
Dec 2017
Nov 2015
Oct 2015
May 2014
Career Highlights
2026 Appointed as Board Member of the Saudi Film Association.
2025 Hired to produce and direct Al Ahli Football Club's summer training content.
2022 Yajuj Feature film Script selected to participate in the Red Sea Film Lodge.
2021 Nominated for the Global Media Maker Fellowship and residency.
2020 Produced a live immersive online play and film with audience participation, Yajuj: Curse of Iram.
2019 Rules of the Game reached over 20 festivals with 4 Global Awards.
2019 Produced Aramco’s Board of Directors Promotional Video, The moment is now.
2018 Selected to be part of the Saudi delegation at the Berlin Film Festival.
2018 The Wedding Dress nominated for Best Short Film at the Arabian Cinema Awards, Cairo.
2017 God's Little Gift wins Best Short Film at the King Fahad Special Needs Festival.
2017 Directed and Produced Saudi Aramco's Official Saudi National Day Film.
2016 Journey of Discovery won Best Documentary at The Riyadh Film Competition
2016 Producer on a Ramadan Travel Show for Rotana Khalijiah titled Road Trip Europe 2.
2016 Invited to speak at Harvard Arab Weekend about the development of Saudi Cinema.
2015 Competed in the MBC TV show Through Saudi Eyes (بعيون سعودية) hosted by Nasser Alqasabi.
2014 Directed and produced content for the inauguration of King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.
2012 Served as Local Producer for a VICE Production titled Saudi Arabian Women Unveiled
2011 A Night to Remember wins 3rd Place Best Documentary at Abu Dhabi Film Festival.
2011 Where R U? wins best Arab Short film at the Doha-Tribeca Film Festival.
2010 Directed the award-winning DHL / Manchester United Cup Tour Riyadh Video.
2010 Served as the 1st AD / Editor on the award-winning feature film Three Veils.
2008 A Father Taken won the Audience Choice Award at Newport Beach Film Festival.
2008 Directed live US Nationwide concerts tour for international artist Outlandish.
2006 Completed 1st feature-length documentary, titled Saudis in America.