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Resume 

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

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