Hi, I’m Ahmad Zaraket, an award-winning filmmaker and creative director with 8+ years of experience producing documentaries, music videos, commercials, and short films across the Middle East, Europe, and the UK. I’ve led end-to-end production—from scriptwriting and directing to post-production and AI-driven content creation—and collaborated with global brands such as Rotana, Universal Music MENA, Bloomberg, MTV Lebanon, Porsche, Galadari, SBA, KAFD, AL Kass, and many others. I’ve worked with leading artists including Elissa, Haifa Wehbi, Nawal El Zoghbi, and Lotfi Bouchnak, and I’m fluent in Arabic and English. My work has earned multiple international festival awards for storytelling and visual innovation. I’ve produced music videos and campaigns for Universal Music - MENA, created AI-assisted film content for the Government of Sharjah, and collaborated on high-profile projects like Hel Aan Semaya and Mashi Hob, among others. I’m passionate about blending traditional storytelling with cutting-edge technology and AI to push the boundaries of how stories are told on screen. I’m currently involved in AI filmmaking for the Government of Sharjah and other international productions, and I’m working on a major international feature inspired by the life and message of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).…

Ahmad Zaraket

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Hi, I’m Ahmad Zaraket, an award-winning filmmaker and creative director with 8+ years of experience producing documentaries, music videos, commercials, and short films across the Middle East, Europe, and the UK. I’ve led end-to-end production—from scriptwriting and directing to post-production and AI-driven content creation—and collaborated with global brands such as Rotana, Universal Music MENA, Bloomberg, MTV Lebanon, Porsche, Galadari, SBA, KAFD, AL Kass, and many others. I’ve worked with leading artists including Elissa, Haifa Wehbi, Nawal El Zoghbi, and Lotfi Bouchnak, and I’m fluent in Arabic and English. My work has earned multiple international festival awards for storytelling and visual innovation. I’ve produced music videos and campaigns for Universal Music - MENA, created AI-assisted film content for the Government of Sharjah, and collaborated on high-profile projects like Hel Aan Semaya and Mashi Hob, among others. I’m passionate about blending traditional storytelling with cutting-edge technology and AI to push the boundaries of how stories are told on screen. I’m currently involved in AI filmmaking for the Government of Sharjah and other international productions, and I’m working on a major international feature inspired by the life and message of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).…

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Hi, I’m Ahmad Zaraket, an award-winning filmmaker and creative director with 8+ years of experience producing documentaries, music videos, commercials, and short films across the Middle East, Europe, and the UK. I’ve led end-to-end production—from scriptwriting and directing to post-production and AI-driven content creation—and collaborated with global brands such as Rotana, Universal Music MENA, Bloomberg, MTV Lebanon, Porsche, Galadari, SBA, KAFD, AL Kass, and many others. I’ve worked with leading artists including Elissa, Haifa Wehbi, Nawal El Zoghbi, and Lotfi Bouchnak, and I’m fluent in Arabic and English.

My work has earned multiple international festival awards for storytelling and visual innovation. I’ve produced music videos and campaigns for Universal Music - MENA, created AI-assisted film content for the Government of Sharjah, and collaborated on high-profile projects like Hel Aan Semaya and Mashi Hob, among others. I’m passionate about blending traditional storytelling with cutting-edge technology and AI to push the boundaries of how stories are told on screen. I’m currently involved in AI filmmaking for the Government of Sharjah and other international productions, and I’m working on a major international feature inspired by the life and message of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at AZ Direction
January 1, 2016 - Present
Led and produced award-winning short films, documentaries, commercials, music videos, and social media content for top Arab and international brands. Managed creative and post-production for diverse campaigns involving automotive, telecommunications, cultural, and sports sectors. Delivered multidisciplinary leadership combining creative direction, production, project management, and post-production. Collaborated with high-profile clients and delivered content for TV stations and cultural events across Lebanon, UAE, KSA, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, and Europe.
Founder & Creative Director at AZ Direction
January 1, 2016 - Present
Led the production and direction of award-winning short films, documentaries, commercials, music videos, and social media content for top Arab and international brands across Lebanon, UAE, KSA, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, and Europe. Managed creative and post-production for major campaigns, collaborating with notable clients such as Rapyd, Atlantis Dubai, Ooredoo, Porsche, Mercedes Maybach, and others. Produced content for TV stations and cultural events, pioneering AI-driven film and music production. Delivered projects from concept to final delivery while combining creative vision with execution and management excellence.
Post Producer at Camera Initiative / Ministry of Information Bahrainouna project
March 1, 2023 - Present
Post producer overseeing post-production for a Bahrain-based initiative commissioned by the Ministry of Information.
Digital Compositor at Elissa & Saad Lmjarrad – Min Awel Dekika
May 4, 2022 - Present
Digital compositor on the Elissa and Saad Lmjarrad hit ‘Min Awel Dekika’ (393M views).
Post-Producer at Haifa Wehbi – ‘Tegi’
July 7, 2022 - Present
Post-producer for Haifa Wehbi’s hit ‘Tegi’ (29M views).
Creative Director / Director / Senior Producer / Post-Producer at Mohamed Rifai’s music videos – Hel Aan Semaya & Mashi Hob
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creative Director, Director, Senior Producer, and Post-Producer for Mohamed Rifai’s music videos produced by Universal Music - MENA and SS Heliodor across UAE, KSA, USA, and Australia. Hel Aan Semaya won multiple awards globally.
Post Producer at Joe Ashkar – ‘Ana Maghroum’
July 5, 2022 - Present
Post-producer for Joe Ashkar’s summer hit ‘Ana Maghroum’.
Editor & Digital Composer at Nawal El Zoghbi – ‘Keda Bye’ & Maya Diab – ‘Yaba Yaba’
January 1, 2019 - Present
Editor and digital compositor on Nawal El Zoghbi’s album project ‘Keda Bye’ and Maya Diab’s ‘Yaba Yaba’.
Senior Producer / Creative Director / Director / Post Producer at Lotfi Bouchnak & Abd el-Majzoub – Gabriel Yammine project
April 1, 2021 - Present
Senior Producer, Creative Director, Director, and Post Producer for Lotfi Bouchnak’s and Abd el-Majzoub’s song starring Gabriel Yammine.
Post Producer at Elissa – TVC for Children’s Cancer Hospital Foundation
April 1, 2021 - Present
Post Producer for Elissa’s musical TVC for Children’s Cancer Hospital Foundation directed by Salim El Turk.
Post Producer at American Hospital Cinema Campaign
April 1, 2023 - Present
Post Producer for the American Hospital Campaign in Dubai.
Post-Producer at Parmigiano Reggiano TVC (Lebanon)
June 1, 2020 - Present
Post-Producer for Parmigiano Reggiano TVC directed by Salim El Turk.
Post Producer at KAFD – King Abdullah Financial District
January 1, 2020 - Present
Post Producer for KAFD project in Saudi Arabia.
Director / Editor / Post Producer at OLN TV – Lebanon
December 1, 2018 - Present
Director, Cinematographer, and Post-Producer for OLN TV projects.
Director / Cinematographer / Post-Producer at Fashion Tips – Snapchat program
December 1, 2019 - Present
Cinematographer and Post-Producer for the Fashion Tips Snapchat program (millions of views).
Creative Director / Director / Producer / Post Producer at Flick – Dubai
November 1, 2021 - Present
Creative Director, Director, Producer, and Post Producer for Flick campaigns.
Director / Producer / Post Producer at UAE 50’s National Day – Mohammad Kheir Jarrah
December 1, 2021 - Present
Director, Producer, and Post Producer for UAE 50’s National Day campaign.
Producer / Editor at Rapyd TVC – The World's Largest Local Payments Network
December 1, 2021 - Present
Producer and editor for Rapyd TVC campaign.
Senior Producer / Content Producer / Cinematographer / Post Producer at Murex D’or International
March 20, 2022 - Present
Senior Producer, content Producer, cinematographer, and post producer for Murex D’or International campaigns.
Post Producer at Emigala
March 16, 2022 - Present
Post Producer for Emigala campaigns.
Creative Director / Film Director / Post Producer at Al Kass sports channel – AFC & FINA coverage
February 28, 2024 - October 26, 2025
Creative Director, Film Director, and Post Producer for Al Kass sports channel covering AFC and FINA events.
Creative Director / Film Director / Post Producer at Msheireb TVC ft AFC
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creative Director, Film Director, and Post Producer for Msheireb TVC featuring AFC.
Creative Director / Film Director / Post Producer at National Sports Day TVC – Qatar Sports for All Federation
February 13, 2024 - Present
Creative Director, Film Director, and Post Producer for Qatar’s National Sports Day campaign.
Post Producer at Galadari TVC – UAE and Bloomberg
June 1, 2024 - Present
Post Producer for Galadari TVC and Bloomberg campaigns.
Content Creator at Media Office of the General Command – Libyan Armed Forces
May 1, 2025 - Present
Content creator for the Libyan Armed Forces media office.
AI Filmmaker at Government of Sharjah & Multiple Productions
October 1, 2025 - Present
AI filmmaker for government and multiple productions across UAE & Canada; exploring AI-driven storytelling.

Education

Master’s Degree, Cinema Directing at Lebanese University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
BA, Cinema & Television (High Distinction) at Lebanese University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
English Literature at Lebanese University, Fifth Branch
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Google AI for Business Course
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Workshops with Tale Box and European Union National Institutes for Culture (Jordan)
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Google AI for Business Course
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Google AI for Business Course (in partnership with Google.org University of Helsinki)
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
The Writer’s Room Workshop – Tale Box & EU Culture (Profiling, Casting Coordinating, Content Production, Script Writing, Story Editing, Segment Directing)
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Government, Professional Services, Education
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