UAE Production

Film production across the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, backed by an international filmmaking practice.

Film Focus is an Australian-founded independent film company, led by Australian director Jacob Richardson. Now based between Australia and the UAE, we provide cinematic production and filming services for brands, agencies, organisations and international production partners working across the Emirates.

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A LOCAL PRODUCTION PARTNER, WITH A FILMMAKER’S PERSPECTIVE

Based in Dubai, Film Focus works with clients and production partners across the UAE, bringing together local knowledge, experienced crew and the creative approach of a company that has done this all over the world.

From a single-day shoot to larger commercial productions and even feature films, we can help manage the production on the ground while maintaining a clear focus on the finished film.

WHAT WE CAN PROVIDE

  • Commercial Production

    Production support for advertising, brand films, corporate films and campaign content, from initial planning through to delivery.

  • Film & Documentary

    Production support for independent films, documentaries and international projects filming in the UAE.

  • Crew & Production

    Access to trusted local and international crews across cinematography, sound, lighting, grip, production and post-production.

  • Cinematography

    Cinematography, direction and camera operation for productions looking for an experienced filmmaker behind the camera

  • Locations

    Support with locations, permits, logistics, scheduling and the practical requirements of filming across the Emirates.

  • Post-Production

    Editing, colour, sound and finishing, with projects able to move seamlessly from UAE production into post-production.

WHY FILM FOCUS

Film Focus was built around bold, original filmmaking; not simply commercial video production. Our work spans feature films, documentaries and commercial projects for major brands and organisations.

That experience informs how we approach productions of every size - with an understanding of the entire process, from story, cinematography, performance, and sound through post and beyond. We know the practical realities of getting projects made, we’ve navigated the hurdles ourselves, and we understand the multitude of pressures you are facing.

  • Projects are led by experienced filmmakers, with a focus on the finished film and the eventual audience, rather than simply on the shoot itself.

  • We build the right team around each project; from lean single-camera productions to large commercial crews. We are tapped into emerging AND established talent, and we can bring exciting new voices to projects, as well as seasoned hands.

  • With operations spanning Australia and the UAE, we can support projects locally or work across markets as part of a broader production.

PRODUCTION PARTNERS

WORKING WITH INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS

Shooting in the UAE doesn’t always mean you’re looking for a traditional local production company.

Film Focus can work as a local production partner for international filmmakers, agencies and production companies bringing projects into the UAE. We support planning, crew, locations, filming and post-production while working within the creative framework of the wider production.

INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION SUPPORT

From Dubai to Abu Dhabi to locations across the Emirates, we can help international teams navigate the practicalities of filming locally while maintaining a consistent creative and production standard.

The UAE

FILMING ACROSS THE EMIRATES

The UAE offers a remarkably diverse production environment. From contemporary architecture and luxury hospitality (try taking a trip to Abu Dhabi and them not pointing out the iconic buildings from that Fast and Furious jump sequence), through to desert landscapes (think Dune), coastlines and modern urban settings.

Film Focus can support productions across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider Emirates. We work with local crew and suppliers to build a production around the requirements for each project.

LET’S TALK

HAVE A PROJECT IN THE UAE?

Whether you’re a UAE-based brand, an international agency shooting locally, or a production company bringing a project to the Emirates, we’d be happy to discuss what you need.

Tell us a little about the project, where you’re shooting and what you’re looking to achieve, and we’ll take it from there.

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