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I’m a Dubai-based writer-director, creative producer and production coordinator with hands-on experience across scripted film production, branded content, casting support, crew coordination, shoot logistics, editing, and creative development. I founded Dubai Creatives Community and serve as Stage 32 Brand Ambassador for Dubai, connecting local talent with international opportunities and collaboration. I thrive on building collaborative networks of actors, filmmakers, and crew to bring narrative projects to life in Dubai. I excel at developing concepts into deliverable productions, coordinating cast, crew, schedules, locations, and creative execution across short films, theatre, social-first content, and community-led productions. My focus is on sustainable, low-budget storytelling and community building, delivering projects from concept to delivery while fostering partnerships and opportunities for local creatives.…I’m a Dubai-based writer-director, creative producer and production coordinator with hands-on experience across scripted film production, branded content, casting support, crew coordination, shoot logistics, editing, and creative development. I founded Dubai Creatives Community and serve as Stage 32 Brand Ambassador for Dubai, connecting local talent with international opportunities and collaboration. I thrive on building collaborative networks of actors, filmmakers, and crew to bring narrative projects to life in Dubai. I excel at developing concepts into deliverable productions, coordinating cast, crew, schedules, locations, and creative execution across short films, theatre, social-first content, and community-led productions. My focus is on sustainable, low-budget storytelling and community building, delivering projects from concept to delivery while fostering partnerships and opportunities for local creatives.

Ashraf Nahlaoush

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I’m a Dubai-based writer-director, creative producer and production coordinator with hands-on experience across scripted film production, branded content, casting support, crew coordination, shoot logistics, editing, and creative development. I founded Dubai Creatives Community and serve as Stage 32 Brand Ambassador for Dubai, connecting local talent with international opportunities and collaboration. I thrive on building collaborative networks of actors, filmmakers, and crew to bring narrative projects to life in Dubai. I excel at developing concepts into deliverable productions, coordinating cast, crew, schedules, locations, and creative execution across short films, theatre, social-first content, and community-led productions. My focus is on sustainable, low-budget storytelling and community building, delivering projects from concept to delivery while fostering partnerships and opportunities for local creatives.…I’m a Dubai-based writer-director, creative producer and production coordinator with hands-on experience across scripted film production, branded content, casting support, crew coordination, shoot logistics, editing, and creative development. I founded Dubai Creatives Community and serve as Stage 32 Brand Ambassador for Dubai, connecting local talent with international opportunities and collaboration. I thrive on building collaborative networks of actors, filmmakers, and crew to bring narrative projects to life in Dubai. I excel at developing concepts into deliverable productions, coordinating cast, crew, schedules, locations, and creative execution across short films, theatre, social-first content, and community-led productions. My focus is on sustainable, low-budget storytelling and community building, delivering projects from concept to delivery while fostering partnerships and opportunities for local creatives.

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I’m a Dubai-based writer-director, creative producer and production coordinator with hands-on experience across scripted film production, branded content, casting support, crew coordination, shoot logistics, editing, and creative development. I founded Dubai Creatives Community and serve as Stage 32 Brand Ambassador for Dubai, connecting local talent with international opportunities and collaboration. I thrive on building collaborative networks of actors, filmmakers, and crew to bring narrative projects to life in Dubai.

I excel at developing concepts into deliverable productions, coordinating cast, crew, schedules, locations, and creative execution across short films, theatre, social-first content, and community-led productions. My focus is on sustainable, low-budget storytelling and community building, delivering projects from concept to delivery while fostering partnerships and opportunities for local creatives.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Fluent

Russian

Beginner

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Lead at Dubai Creatives Community

January 1, 2025 - Present

Founded and currently lead a grassroots film-making community focused on developing and producing narrative projects in Dubai. Built a community of 300+ members, creating a collaborative network for actors, filmmakers, and crew. Led development and execution of multiple short-form productions, managing concept development, team building, casting coordination, scheduling, and on-set leadership. Created a fast-moving production pipeline enabling six productions in two months. Managed partnerships, outreach, and location collaborations to support independent, low-budget narrative production.

Stage 32 Brand Ambassador – Dubai at Stage 32

January 1, 2025 - Present

Represented Stage 32 within Dubai’s creative community, helping connect local filmmakers and creatives with international education, networking, and industry opportunities. Supported outreach, visibility, and industry engagement initiatives in the regional market.

Writer, Director & Producer at Independent Projects (The Problem of Free Will)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Wrote, directed, and produced a short film project, overseeing development from script to live performance and on-set production across an 18-person crew.

Writer, Director & Producer at Independent Projects (Gardái)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Led narrative development, production planning, and on-set execution for a narrative short film, coordinating 19 on-set personnel including cast and crew.

Writer, Producer & 1st AD at Independent Projects (It’s Just Business)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Oversaw script development, production coordination, cast and crew organization, and shoot execution for a contained narrative drama set in Dubai. Led on-set leadership across a 24-person production team.

Writer, Director & Producer at Independent Projects (Woman Refeller)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Wrote, directed, produced and edited a short comedy piece as part of Dubai Creatives Community’s rapid production slate, managing creative execution from concept through post-production delivery across a 16-person set.

Narrative Writer at Independent Projects (The Dubai Tapes)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Led story development, production planning, and on-set execution of a cinematic branded content series featuring seven scripted skits across a two-day shoot.

Narrative Writer at Independent Projects (Ocean Quest VR)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Wrote the narrative for an immersive VR experience commissioned by the University of Salford, contributing to the project’s narrative structure and immersive storytelling.