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I’m Rhys Hopkins, a producer and director based in Ras Al Khaimah with 15+ years of experience creating documentary, corporate, government, destination and branded content across the UK, UAE and the wider Middle East. I lead projects end-to-end—from story development and planning through filming, editing and delivery—and I work confidently as a self-shooting director, interviewer, and editor, whether independently or while coordinating crews and talent. I’m passionate about culture and real-world storytelling, and my work has taken me to more than 40 countries, with contributions to cultural development in the UAE recognized through Golden Visa status. I’m also currently building on my media experience through an MA in International Affairs, and I’m especially interested in live news, documentary and factual storytelling, as well as opportunities where media supports NGO, advocacy, government and international-organisational impact.…I’m Rhys Hopkins, a producer and director based in Ras Al Khaimah with 15+ years of experience creating documentary, corporate, government, destination and branded content across the UK, UAE and the wider Middle East. I lead projects end-to-end—from story development and planning through filming, editing and delivery—and I work confidently as a self-shooting director, interviewer, and editor, whether independently or while coordinating crews and talent. I’m passionate about culture and real-world storytelling, and my work has taken me to more than 40 countries, with contributions to cultural development in the UAE recognized through Golden Visa status. I’m also currently building on my media experience through an MA in International Affairs, and I’m especially interested in live news, documentary and factual storytelling, as well as opportunities where media supports NGO, advocacy, government and international-organisational impact.

Rhys Hopkins

Director of Photography, Photographer, Video Editor, +5

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I’m Rhys Hopkins, a producer and director based in Ras Al Khaimah with 15+ years of experience creating documentary, corporate, government, destination and branded content across the UK, UAE and the wider Middle East. I lead projects end-to-end—from story development and planning through filming, editing and delivery—and I work confidently as a self-shooting director, interviewer, and editor, whether independently or while coordinating crews and talent. I’m passionate about culture and real-world storytelling, and my work has taken me to more than 40 countries, with contributions to cultural development in the UAE recognized through Golden Visa status. I’m also currently building on my media experience through an MA in International Affairs, and I’m especially interested in live news, documentary and factual storytelling, as well as opportunities where media supports NGO, advocacy, government and international-organisational impact.…I’m Rhys Hopkins, a producer and director based in Ras Al Khaimah with 15+ years of experience creating documentary, corporate, government, destination and branded content across the UK, UAE and the wider Middle East. I lead projects end-to-end—from story development and planning through filming, editing and delivery—and I work confidently as a self-shooting director, interviewer, and editor, whether independently or while coordinating crews and talent. I’m passionate about culture and real-world storytelling, and my work has taken me to more than 40 countries, with contributions to cultural development in the UAE recognized through Golden Visa status. I’m also currently building on my media experience through an MA in International Affairs, and I’m especially interested in live news, documentary and factual storytelling, as well as opportunities where media supports NGO, advocacy, government and international-organisational impact.

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I’m Rhys Hopkins, a producer and director based in Ras Al Khaimah with 15+ years of experience creating documentary, corporate, government, destination and branded content across the UK, UAE and the wider Middle East. I lead projects end-to-end—from story development and planning through filming, editing and delivery—and I work confidently as a self-shooting director, interviewer, and editor, whether independently or while coordinating crews and talent.

I’m passionate about culture and real-world storytelling, and my work has taken me to more than 40 countries, with contributions to cultural development in the UAE recognized through Golden Visa status. I’m also currently building on my media experience through an MA in International Affairs, and I’m especially interested in live news, documentary and factual storytelling, as well as opportunities where media supports NGO, advocacy, government and international-organisational impact.

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Content Producer at Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office

January 1, 2026 - Present

Part-time role supporting the Heart of RAK project by capturing and editing polished content packages aligned with strategic emirate objectives to increase digital engagement. Delivered 60 shoots and 30+ edits in the first six months, covering events, interviews, b-roll, news and lifestyle content. Regularly conducts on-camera interviews and develops follow-up questioning, collaborating with the team to shape stories and execute creative concepts.

Photographer / Videographer / DOP / Editor at RAS AL KHAIMAH GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE

January 1, 2026 - Present

In this part-time role, I capture and edit content for the Heart of RAK brand, delivering polished content packages aligned with the Emirate’s strategic brand narrative, contributing to increased digital engagement. This includes events, interviews, b-roll, news and day-to-day living. I also work with the team to creatively plan and execute projects.

Studio Director/Producer at Global Creative Video

October 1, 2023 - Present

Part of a technical production crew operating multi-day live studio builds for major international events, including Munich Security Conference, Global Cybersecurity Forum (Riyadh) and ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi). Help build and operate a full TV studio supporting hundreds of live interviews, discussions and programmes with high-profile guests (including heads of state, politicians, diplomats and VIPs), broadcast and streamed to global networks such as BBC, CNN, Sky, Bloomberg, CNA and France 24. Coordinate live studio operations and interview programming for international broadcasters and global stakeholders.

Producer / Stage Manager / Studio Director at Global Creative Video

October 1, 2023 - Present

Working under Global Creative Video on a multi-day project basis, I am part of a technical production crew that travels to global events, including the Munich Security Conference, Global Cybersecurity Forum (Riyadh), and ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi). On site, we build and operate a full TV studio to facilitate hundreds of live interviews, discussions and programmes with high-profile guests—including heads of state, politicians, diplomats and VIPs—broadcasting and streaming to major global networks, such as BBC, CNN, Sky, Bloomberg, CNA and France 24. After two years in the role of Producer/Stage Manager, I transitioned in September 2025 to my current position as Studio Director and Vision Mixer.

Founder & Director at Imagination Photography

September 1, 2012 - Present

Founder and director of a UAE-based media production business delivering documentary, corporate, government, destination and branded storytelling for government entities, global brands, agencies and media organisations across the Middle East. Lead projects from concept through delivery, working as producer, self-shooting director, interviewer and editor across documentary, commercial, corporate and branded content. Provide lifestyle, portrait and travel photography used in award-winning brand campaigns, magazine covers/editorials and large-format advertising including billboards and public transport. Clients include ADQ, ADNOC, Yas Holding, Yas Island, Emirates and Veolia.

Founder / Lead Photographer, DOP, Editor at Imagination Photography

September 1, 2012 - Present

Founded Imagination Photography to produce content used in national campaigns for major brands and government and corporate clients, reaching audiences across the UAE and wider MENA region. Roles include stills photographer, DOP, videographer, self-shooting director, studio director, stage manager, producer and editor. My lifestyle, portrait and travel photography has been part of award-winning brand campaigns, published on magazine covers and in editorials, and has appeared across billboards and public transport. Clients include: ADQ, ADNOC, Yas Holding, Yas Island, Emirates, and Veolia. An additional list can be provided on request, or portfolio viewed at www.imagination-photography.com.

Teaching Head of Department at RAK Academy

August 1, 2008 - July 1, 2012

Taught in Key Stage 2 before becoming Head of Year 1 and leading the school’s largest student department. Oversaw 15+ teaching staff and more than 200 pupils, and worked with the parent community. Helped design and implement a more locally relevant curriculum, coordinated planning, assessment, trips and extra-curricular activities, and supported the Senior Leadership Team in driving the school-wide action plan.

Head of Department at RAK Academy Ras Al Khaimah

August 1, 2008 - July 31, 2012

Taught in Key Stage 2 before earning the role of Head of Year 1, the school’s largest student department, overseeing 15+ teaching staff, over 200 pupils and the parent community. I helped design and implement a more locally relevant teaching curriculum, coordinated planning, assessment, trips and extra-curricular activities. I worked with the Senior Leadership Teams to drive forward the school-wide action plan.

General Manager (Licensee) at Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries

January 1, 2002 - July 1, 2003

After A Levels, entered hospitality full-time as a restaurant assistant manager, then gained additional experience across the UK and Australia before joining the management programme. Became General Manager and Licensee responsible for staff recruitment and training, health and safety, day-to-day front- and back-of-house operations, accounts, conflict resolution, stock management and kitchen operation.

General Manager at Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries

January 1, 2002 - July 31, 2003

Restaurant assistant manager turning into a General Manager and Licensee. Responsibilities included staff recruitment and training, health and safety, day-to-day running of front and back of house, accounts, conflict resolution, stock management and kitchen operation.