Film Production in Dubai
A film production company in Dubai for brand films, short films and branded series. Story, script, casting, locations, cinema crew and post-production, made by one team for screens of every size.
- Story-led filmsDeveloped with you
- Cinema crew and kitSized to the story
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Our work
Films shot and finished by our crew.
A selection of our work from across the UAE. Press play to watch.
What we make
Films for brands, agencies and storytellers.
Every film starts with a story worth telling. These are the kinds of films we develop and produce in Dubai and across the UAE.
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Brand films
Story-led films about what a brand believes and why it exists, made to be watched by choice rather than skipped as an ad.
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Short films
Narrative shorts with a script, cast and director, for brands, creators and filmmakers developing their own projects.
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Branded content series
Episodic films for YouTube, social channels and websites that keep an audience coming back.
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Launch and opening films
Films premiered at a launch, inauguration or gala, often shown on a large screen to a live audience.
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Films for screenings and festivals
Shorts and brand films finished to the formats festivals and screening venues ask for.
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Support for features and series
Local crew, locations and production management for longer projects shooting part of their schedule in the UAE.
Film or video?
When you need a film rather than a corporate video.
A corporate video explains what a business does. A film makes people feel something about it. Films lean on story, a director’s point of view, performances and cinematic craft, and they tend to stay relevant for longer.
If you need to explain services, introduce your team or cover an event, our corporate video production team is the better fit. For short ad-led videos for paid media, see promotional video production.
- i.A story with characters, not a list of features
- ii.A director with a clear visual approach
- iii.Performances by cast, not only interviews
- iv.Cinematic lighting, lenses and sound
- v.Made to be watched in full
From story to screen
How we produce a film in Dubai.
Films take shape on paper long before the shoot. You review and approve each stage, so the story on screen is the one you signed off.
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Story development
We find the story inside the brief: the character, the conflict and the feeling the audience should leave with.
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Script
A full script with scenes, dialogue or voice-over, written and revised with you until it is approved.
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Director’s treatment
The director sets out the look, tone, music references, casting ideas and locations in a visual document.
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Casting and recce
Auditions or callbacks for the cast, and location visits to check light, sound, access and permits.
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Shoot
A cinema crew on set, working to a shot list and schedule built from the approved script and treatment.
- Ready?
Have a story to tell?
Send us the idea, even if it is only a paragraph. We will help shape it into a film.
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Crew and equipment
Cinema crews sized to the story.
A short brand film may need a lean crew of six; a narrative short with dialogue, period wardrobe and night exteriors may need forty. We build the crew around what the script asks for, not a fixed package.
Camera, lens and lighting choices are agreed with the director and director of photography during pre-production, so the kit matches the look in the treatment.
- i.Director and producer
- ii.Director of photography and camera team
- iii.Gaffer, lighting and grip
- iv.Production designer and art department
- v.Sound recordist and boom operator
- vi.Hair, make-up and wardrobe
Delivery
Where your film premieres, and what we deliver.
Each screen needs its own master. We confirm the premiere and the platforms early, so the grade, sound mix and files are right for each one.
| Where it shows | What you receive | What we check |
|---|---|---|
| Website and YouTube | Web master in 16:9, with subtitles | Thumbnail frames and chapter points planned in the edit |
| Launch or event screening | High-resolution master for large LED or projection screens | Tested on the venue screen before the night |
| Film festivals | Festival-format master with burnt-in or separate subtitles | Formats checked against each festival’s submission rules |
| Streaming and OTT platforms | Master and deliverables to the platform’s technical specs | Audio stems and textless versions supplied |
| Social media | Short vertical and square versions | Cut from the film with captions for silent viewing |
Budget
What shapes a film budget.
Film budgets follow the script. Every scene, location, cast member and shoot day adds to the scope, so we price from the approved script or a detailed outline rather than from the running time.
Once the script is agreed, you receive a fixed quote before any money is committed. For the factors behind production pricing in the UAE, read our video production cost guide.
- i.Script length and number of scenes
- ii.Cast size, rehearsals and usage rights
- iii.Locations, set build and permits
- iv.Shoot days, crew size and equipment
- v.Music composition or licensing
- vi.Grade, sound design and visual effects
FAQs
Film production FAQs.
i.What does a film production company in Dubai do?
A film production company develops, produces and finishes films. That covers the story and script, the director and crew, casting, locations and permits, the shoot, and post-production through to the final master. We handle these stages for brand films, short films and branded series made in Dubai and across the UAE.
ii.How is a brand film different from a TV commercial?
A commercial sells one message in 15 to 60 seconds and runs as paid media. A brand film is usually longer, tells a story and is watched by choice on a website, YouTube or at an event. For broadcast spots, see our TV commercial production page.
iii.Can you help develop the story and script?
Yes. Many films start with a short brief or an idea. We work with you on the story, then write and revise the script until you approve it, before any production costs are committed.
iv.Can you film in the desert, mountains or heritage areas?
Yes. The UAE offers desert, mountain, coastal and heritage locations within a few hours of Dubai. Many of these need permits or landowner approval, which we plan during pre-production.
v.Can you deliver a film for festival submission?
Yes. We finish films to the formats festivals ask for, including subtitled versions, and check the technical requirements of each festival you plan to enter.
vi.Who owns the film after production?
Ownership of the finished film and the usage terms for cast and music are agreed in writing before production starts, so you know what you can use, where and for how long.
Get in touch
Have a film in mind?
Tell us the story, the audience and where the film will premiere. We reply within one working day with ideas, questions or a quote.